The NFL’s first regular-season game in Paris is still on the schedule for Sunday, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have already pulled the plug on one part of their trip.
The Steelers announced that their planned “Steelers House” fan event in Paris has been canceled as civil unrest continues across France. The team is set to face the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, with the league moving ahead despite protests, rioting and looting that have spread through the country over the past week.
NFL vice president of club business, international and league events, Peter O’Reilly, said the league intends to go forward with the game. The unrest has reportedly included disruptions around Paris, including the closure of the Louvre Museum.
In a statement, the Steelers explained why they made the call to cancel the fan event: “We’re looking forward to welcoming fans to France for the first-ever regular season NFL game, as the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New Orleans Saints this Sunday. Following recent events in the Bastille neighborhood, and after careful consideration, we felt it appropriate not to move forward with the planned Steelers House fan event in Paris,” the Steelers announced via a statement.
“Preparations for Sunday’s NFL Paris game at Stade de France continue as planned, with the NFL working closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters. Fans can find the latest information on NFL events taking place across Paris throughout the week via the NFL OnePass app.
“Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to Paris and Stade de France for Sunday’s game.”
For now, the game remains scheduled. But with unrest still hanging over Paris, the Steelers’ cancellation could be the first of several changes around the league’s plans for Sunday.
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