Steelers Set to Face Saints in First-Ever NFL Paris Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are once again set to play overseas in 2026.

Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images | Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Steelers are once again heading overseas during the 2026 season.

The Athletic's Mike DeFabo has confirmed the report that the Steelers will face off against the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in Week 7 on October 25.

Hearing this is accurate. The Steelers are headed to Paris this season. https://t.co/SxwcYYCteN

— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) May 12, 2026

The news comes after Pittsburgh played in the NFL's first-ever game in Dublin, Ireland last season against the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park, where the former won by a score of 24-21 in Week 4.

New Orleans will act as the home team for the contest, meaning the Steelers will play eight true road games instead of nine this upcoming season.

Pittsburgh is 1-1 all-time in international games, with its loss coming to the Vikings at Wembley Stadium in London, England by a score of 34-27 on September 29, 2013.

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac, the Jacksonville Jaguars "blocked" the Steelers from playing against them in their London game this year.

"According to multiple sources, the Jaguars 'protected' their home game against the Steelers, meaning it will likely be played in Jacksonville and not in the capital of England," Dulac reported.

"They don't want to give up a game against the Steelers because they know it is guaranteed to be a sellout, based on the way Steelers fans gobble up seats in opposing stadium," he wrote.

Jan 14, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II speaks at a press conference at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Steelers, NFL Speak on Paris Game

"We're honored to represent the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL in the League's first-ever game in Paris this upcoming season," Steelers President Art Rooney II said, per a statement released by the team. "Playing the New Orleans Saints in such a historic setting is a great opportunity to showcase the NFL's global growth and to connect with fans around the world. It's an exciting moment for our organization and for Steelers Nation everywhere."

"The highly anticipated 2026 NFL Paris game is an exciting new chapter in the league's global growth efforts," NFL Head of Europe & Asia Pacific Brett Gosper said. "We look forward to welcoming the Steelers alongside the Saints to the Stade de France on Sunday Oct. 25 to create NFL history together. Paris is a global city synonymous with some of the world's greatest sporting and cultural moments, and we can't wait to bring the excitement of an NFL gameday to fans from France and around the world this fall."

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