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NFL confirms Saints-Steelers Paris game Oct. 25 despite unrest

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 2:39 AM UTC · How we work

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Saints Play Paris

The NFL confirmed the New Orleans Saints will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris on Oct. 25 despite French unrest.
Saints senior vice president Greg Bensel said the team will travel to Paris within 24 hours.
Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops.
President Emmanuel Macron called an emergency meeting Sunday and scheduled a national address for 8 p.m. local time.

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Saints Play Paris

The NFL confirmed the New Orleans Saints will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris on Oct. 25 despite French unrest.
Saints senior vice president Greg Bensel said the team will travel to Paris within 24 hours.
Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops.
President Emmanuel Macron called an emergency meeting Sunday and scheduled a national address for 8 p.m. local time.

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