NFL Paris Game: Steelers vs Saints at Stade de France

Stade de France Hosts First NFL Game in Paris

The Stade de France hosts its first NFL game on Sunday, October 25, 2026, featuring a matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints. Kickoff is scheduled for 14:30 local time. The fixture marks a milestone for professional American football in France, bringing a contest to the Paris venue for the first time.

Broadcast Schedule and Channel Lineups Across France

Three television networks have secured broadcasting rights for the historic fixture, each deploying dedicated on-site teams for extensive coverage. beIN Sports, a partner of the NFL since 2012, takes the air at 13:30 with presenters Rémi Reverchon and Benjamin Bernard reporting live from the stadium alongside consultants Laurent Marceline and Nikola Karabatic. Lionel Buton and Marc-Angelo Soumah handle the commentary, with Peter Anderson reporting from the sideline.

France 2 begins its live coverage at 14:10, featuring pitchside reporter Olivia Leray and commentators Matthieu Lartot and Samyr Hamoudi, supported by consultant Philippe Gardent. Later in the evening at 21:10, La chaîne L’Équipe airs a prime-time replay hosted by Grégory Ascher, with commentary from Sacha Allix and Anthony Mahoungou, a two-time European League of Football champion and former Philadelphia Eagles player, alongside stadium reporter Timothée Maymon.

Halftime Entertainment Features Burna Boy and Yseult

The entertainment lineup features Nigerian singer Burna Boy alongside French artist Yseult during the halftime show. The performance marks the first time a French artist takes part in an official NFL halftime show. Throughout the broadcast’s four-hour window, France 2 will integrate American-produced analytical segments and behind-the-scenes features during timeouts to assist viewers new to the sport.

Historical Context of the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints

On the field, the matchup pairs two NFL franchises. The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the contest holding six Super Bowl titles, while the New Orleans Saints captured the trophy in 2010. For the broadcasting teams, the primary objective remains audience education. Lartot noted that the broadcast aims to guide viewers through the fundamental rules of American football, where an offense has four downs to gain 10 yards and advance toward a touchdown.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Paris NFL Game

Which teams are playing in the first NFL game in Paris?

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Where can viewers watch the match live on television in France?

The game is broadcast live on beIN Sports starting at 13:30 and on France 2 starting at 14:10, with a prime-time replay scheduled on La chaîne L’Équipe at 21:10.

Who is performing at the halftime show?

Nigerian singer Burna Boy and French artist Yseult perform during the halftime entertainment break.

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