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NFL Greenlights Paris Game With Heightened Security

Close coordination with French authorities plus the U.S. State Department aims to protect players and fans.

French riot police secure the area near the National Assembly amid clashes with protesters during a day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement, joined by French high school and university students, teachers and parents demanding better school conditions and government action, as well as labour unions, workers, farmers and retirees, France, October 17, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq 
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 17: A shop is set on fire during demonstrations on October 17, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
Mar 31, 2025; Palm Beach, FL, USA; Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business, International & League Events gives an update on international growth during the NFL Annual League Meeting at The Breakers. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The league confirmed on Tuesday that the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints will play at Stade de France on Sunday with ramped-up security.
  • NFL security leaders including Cathy Lanier and operations staff are on the ground in Paris and say they are working hour-by-hour with local, national and U.S. officials on layered safety plans.
  • French authorities have announced a reinforced security deployment that will include troops to support police for planned demonstrations after violent protests and looting that flared on Oct. 17.
  • The Saints have already arrived and are practicing in Paris while the Steelers plan to travel later this week, and some players and family members have publicly voiced concerns about safety.
  • The game is part of the NFL’s record nine-game international slate this season and league officials say contingency options exist while they consider adding a 10th international game in 2027.