he NFL keeps adding international stops, and the league isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Games have already been played in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.
American fans complain about losing home games or dealing with early kickoffs, but the league sees growth potential overseas.
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Paris just got added to the list. RMC Sport reported that the NFL will play its first regular-season game in France on October 25, 2026.
The New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns will face off at Stade de France.
The venue choice was expected. Stade de France holds about 80,000 fans and it’s the biggest stadium in the country. It was the obvious landing spot for the league’s France debut.
New Orleans has wanted a game in France for years. The league finally made it happen.
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Nov 16, 2025; Madrid, Spain; An advertisement for the 2025 NFL Madrid Game between the Washington Commanders and the Miami Dolphins on the Cines Callao facade. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
RMC Sport also noted that France views this as a significant moment. The country has fallen behind other European nations in American football exposure. The French American Football Federation will get the chance to organize a major event it hasn’t experienced before.
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Fan activities are being planned around the stadium to build out a full-day experience around the game.
The NFL’s international push continues. Paris joining cities like London and Munich fits the direction the league has been moving, even with pushback from some fans in the States.
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