Saints to play NFL's 1st regular-season game in Paris

The NFL announced Monday that the New Orleans Saints will play in the league's first-ever regular-season game in Paris next season.

"We are excited to be selected to play in the first regular-season game to be held in France," said Saints owner Gayle Benson in a statement posted to NFL.com. "This moment is special not only because of the strong cultural connection between Louisiana and France but also because we will compete before a growing Saints fan base in Paris."

The Saints' opponent and the date of the game, which will be held at Stade de France, are expected to be named when the league releases its full schedule this spring.

"Bringing a regular-season game to Paris in 2026 marks an exciting next step in the continued expansion of the league's global footprint," said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. "Paris is one of the world's greatest sporting and cultural cities with tremendous success in hosting global events that unite fans on the biggest stages."

Paris joins a growing list of cities that will host NFL games in 2026, including London, Melbourne, Rio De Janeiro, and Munich. The league also announced Monday that it signed a multi-year deal to play regular-season games at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.