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NFL Keeps Paris Game On Schedule Despite Protests and Storm

Officials say security measures and close coordination with French and U.S. authorities allow Sunday’s kickoff to proceed even as planned protests and an orange weather alert complicate operations

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Passersby walk past a boarded-up store on the eve of a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa Suarez)
Protesters hold a banner reading : "High school students target the Bac. The Bac (Anti-Crime Brigade) target the head " as they gather against poor education school conditions in Paris, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa Suarez)

Overview

  • League officials, the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints confirmed on Friday that the Oct. 25 game at Stade de France will go ahead while retaining relocation or cancellation as a last resort.
  • The U.S. State Department issued a security alert warning Americans to avoid demonstrations and stay aware of changing protest routes ahead of weekend marches in Paris.
  • Teams have altered their build-up: the Saints arrived earlier and practiced in Versailles, the Steelers arrived Friday and scrapped an outdoor practice because of Storm Austen’s high winds.
  • Organizers canceled multiple fan events and closed parts of the NFL Experience because of security concerns and weather, and the league limited media access to team practices under local authority guidance.
  • The decision tests the NFL’s international strategy: the league is pressing forward with its first regular‑season game in France while facing political criticism, logistical risks for fans and broadcasters, and scrutiny of on‑the‑ground safety plans.