New Orleans Saints to Take Part in Inaugural NFL Paris Game in 2026

It will be the ninth regular season NFL game to take place on foreign soil. The Saints’ opponent has not been announced.
New Orleans Saints to Take Part in Inaugural NFL Paris Game in 2026
Tyler Shough of the New Orleans Saints runs in a touchdown against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Dec. 7, 2025. Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
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The National Football League’s international footprint will expand to Paris next season, with the New Orleans Saints taking part in a regular-season game.

The league made the announcement on Monday and said that Stade de France, the national stadium, will host the contest. An opponent for the Saints will be announced later.

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