NFL's first Paris game draws 76,000 despite recent protests
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 15:31 · Archive
The Pittsburgh Steelers played the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France before 76,000 fans on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers played the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France near Paris on Sunday, 25 October 2026, in the NFL's first game held in France. About 76,000 fans attended the sold-out match, with a visible but discreet police presence at the national stadium.
The game occurred a day after mass protests and clashes in Paris. Despite recent security concerns that have dominated media coverage in France, fans reported a jovial and upbeat atmosphere around the stadium. The Moore family, attending their first trip to Paris, were celebrating Billy Moore's 70th birthday. Alicia Moore told the Associated Press: 'I think it's amazing that we're bringing our culture over here.' She expressed hope that more NFL games would be held in France in future.
Other supporters had travelled significant distances. Clint and Rachel Rushing, from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, wore matching black, gold and white Christmas-themed outfits to the match. While some fans acknowledged security concerns in the city itself, the atmosphere at the stadium was not dominated by such worries.
How it is being reported
- Good mood among fans attending the first NFL game in Paris, a day after protests and clashesA day after more mass protests and clashes in Paris, the atmosphere was jovial and upbeat among American football fans attending the NFL’s first game in France.News4Jax · 25 Oct, 14:49
- Good mood among fans attending the first NFL game in Paris, a day after protests and clashesA day after more mass protests and clashes in Paris, the atmosphere was jovial and upbeat among American football fans attending the NFL’s first game in France.Clickorlando · 25 Oct, 14:49
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