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Saints Signal Paris NFL Game in 2026 as Talks Advance

Holding marketing rights in France, the Saints have built local ties that make them the logical choice for the NFL’s next new market.

Overview

  • Team president Dennis Lauscha said a Paris regular-season game could be announced within weeks, with 2026 under consideration.
  • NFL and Stade de France officials are negotiating an agreement to stage what would be the league’s first regular-season game in France.
  • The Saints hold the NFL’s international marketing rights for France and Monaco, positioning the club to lead a Paris event.
  • New Orleans has invested in the market through a summer visit by owner Gayle Benson and DeMario Davis and a partnership with the Paris Musketeers.
  • The push aligns with the NFL’s broader expansion, with 2026 games already confirmed for Australia and a return to Mexico City and reports indicating the league seeks additional overseas dates.