NFL: first regular season game to be played in France in 2026, at Stade de France

The National Football League will stage a 2026 regular season game at Stade de France (80,000 capacity, Saint-Denis), announced the North American league on 02/02/2026. This will be the first NFL regular season game ever played in France.

The game will be organised in partnership with GL events, the event services group that signed a 30-year concession agreement (from 05/08/2025 to 04/08/2055) with the French State, owner of the stadium, for the operation of Stade de France, on 12/06/2025. The event will also be supported by the French Ministry of Sports, the French Federation of American Football (FFFA), and local authorities.

The New Orleans Saints franchise will take part in the game. The opponent, date and kick-off time will be announced "when the NFL releases its 2026 schedule in the spring".

The New Orleans Saints hold international marketing rights in France as part of the NFL’s Global Markets Program, an initiative that allows franchises to develop their brand awareness and fan base outside the United States. All 32 NFL teams participate in the programme, which currently…