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This is a historic first for American football in France. the NFL (the American football league) formalized this Monday, February 2, the institution of the first regular season match in its history in France: this will be played in the fall of 2026 at the Stade de France. The meeting will pit the
New Orleans Saints against the Cleveland Browns within the grounds of Saint-denis, capable of accommodating nearly 80,000 spectators.
The precise date,the kick-off time and the complete poster were intended too be revealed when the calendar was revealed NFL 2026 in spring. However, multiple sources, including RMC Sport and The Team,confirm the match will be held on October 25,2026.
Long mentioned, the arrival of the NFL in France had been awaited for years by fans. According to the League, France now represents the third European market for American football, behind Germany and the United Kingdom. Brett Gosper, NFL Head of Europe and UK, speaks to theAFP of “around 14 million fans” in France.
The success of the games relocated elsewhere in Europe served as a trigger. The “success” of games in London, Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt constituted “the spark we needed” to expand to new countries, he explains. And to insist: ” For many criteria, it would have been good to come earlier, but we are coming now for good reasons. Our intention is not to have a match and leave. This is an important market for us. »
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