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NFL Confirms First Regular-Season Game in Paris for 2026, Saints Named Home Team

The league set a multiyear return to Madrid, signaling a broader expansion of its 2026 international slate.

Overview

  • The game will be played at Stade de France with the New Orleans Saints designated as the home team, the NFL announced.
  • The opponent, exact date and kickoff will be revealed with the 2026 schedule this spring, though French outlet RMC Sport reports a Saints–Browns matchup on Oct. 25 that remains unconfirmed.
  • The NFL also finalized a multiyear agreement to stage regular-season games at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu beginning in 2026.
  • Additional 2026 international sites include Melbourne with the Rams as a participating team, Rio de Janeiro, Munich and three games in London.
  • The Saints hold French marketing rights under the NFL’s Global Markets Program, and the team will reduce 2026 season-ticket and parking packages by 10% to account for one fewer home date.