The New Orleans Saints are packing their bags for Paris this season - and that means a few changes are coming for fans back home.
The Saints will face off against the Cleveland Browns in France on October 25, marking the first-ever NFL game played in the country. While it’s a historic moment for the league and a global spotlight for the team, it also comes with a trade-off: one fewer game at the Caesars Superdome in 2026.
As a result, the Saints announced a 10% adjustment to season ticket and parking package prices. The move reflects the shift from the standard nine-game home slate to eight, aligning with the NFL’s international scheduling. For fans who haven’t paid in full yet, the team is applying the adjustment automatically to remaining balances and updated payment plans.
To put it in perspective, Saints tickets have remained among the most affordable in the league. According to Statista’s December 2025 report, the average price of a Saints ticket last season was $210.72 - the fifth-lowest in the NFL and more than $100 below the league average of $312.11. That affordability, paired with the team’s recent momentum, has helped keep the Dome buzzing even in years of transition.
And speaking of momentum - the Saints ended the 2025 campaign on a high note. They closed the season with a 4-1 run, going undefeated in December.
That late-season surge was fueled in large part by quarterback Tyler Shough, who quickly turned heads in his rookie year. Shough’s performance earned him a spot as a finalist for the 2025 NFL Rookie of the Year award, and his development will be one of the biggest storylines to watch heading into 2026.
The Saints also hold the No. 8 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, which takes place April 23 in Pittsburgh. With a young quarterback showing promise and a top-10 pick in their pocket, New Orleans is in a position to build something special - even if it means taking their show on the road, or in this case, across the Atlantic.
So while fans lose a game at the Superdome this year, they gain a front-row seat to a franchise stepping onto the international stage - and potentially into a new era.