The NFL is coming to France, with the Pittsburgh Steelers playing against the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France on Sunday, October 25th. Here's how to get tickets and watch the game on French television.
American football fans in France will have a chance to see the National Football League (NFL) in action this autumn, as the Stade de France hosts its first-ever regular-season NFL game.
The match, known as the NFL Paris Game 2026, will see the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints at the stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on Sunday, October 25th.
Nigerian singer Burna Boy will also perform during the half-time show.
The game marks France's entry into the NFL's International Games calendar, joining cities including London, Munich and Madrid that host regular-season matches outside the United States.
Can you still buy tickets for the NFL Paris Game?
Yes, tickets are still available. You can check availability and purchase tickets through the official NFL website or the Stade de France website.
Fans who miss out on the match can still get a taste of American football in Paris. The NFL House Paris, organised in partnership with Adobe, will open to the public at the Pavillon Cambon Capucines on Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th.
The two-day event will offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in NFL culture in the run-up to the game. Admission is free, but visitors must reserve a ticket through the NFL OnePass app.
Where can you watch the NFL game on French television?
The match will also be available to watch in France without a paid subscription.
France Télévisions has announced that the Steelers-Saints game will be broadcast, although the exact channel has not yet been confirmed. Viewers should check france.tv for broadcast details.
Paid-for sports channel L'Équipe will also show the Paris Game on a delayed broadcast at 9pm on Sunday, October 25th. The broadcaster is also returning to NFL coverage after a three-year break. It plans to show one game every Sunday during the regular season, in the 10pm time slot, as well as one free-to-air game during each round of the playoffs.
The channel will also broadcast Super Bowl LXI, scheduled for February 2027.