The NFL says the Saints and Steelers are still set to take the field in Paris, even as protests continue to swell across France.
Sunday’s Week 7 game is scheduled for Oct. 25 at Stade de France, with kickoff set for 9:30 a.m. ET. The league’s message, delivered Sunday and reported by Front Office Sports, was straightforward: the event is moving ahead as planned while security planning remains ongoing.
“We continue to work closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters,” the league said.
The NFL also said both clubs are getting regular updates and that its sites have not been disrupted. At this point, the league has not announced any adjustments to the game or the surrounding events.
The statement came after another weekend of major demonstrations in France. BBC reported that about 550,000 people took part in Saturday’s protest, and authorities made at least 1,200 arrests as violence escalated. Protesters have been voicing concerns about rising living costs and proposed cuts to education spending.
Videos out of Paris showed police using tear gas and water cannons as clashes intensified.
Even with those scenes unfolding, the NFL’s stance has not changed. The Saints and Steelers are continuing their normal preparations while waiting on further security updates, and the league is still treating the Paris game as the first regular-season contest in the country.
The matchup is another step in the NFL’s international push, and it will be the sixth of nine international games on the 2026 schedule.
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