Steelers Beat Saints 16-10 As NFL Brings Regular-Season Football To Paris Amid Protests

PARIS, France (UK Reader) — The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-10 on Sunday in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Paris, as the league’s international expansion continued against a backdrop of public demonstrations and unrest across France.

The matchup at Stade de France in Saint-Denis went ahead as scheduled despite protests over rising living costs, education conditions and public services. Demonstrations the previous day had drawn large crowds and were followed by clashes in parts of the country, prompting heightened security planning around the NFL event.

The concerns had already affected the week’s activities. The Steelers canceled a planned fan gathering, while the league worked with French and U.S. authorities on arrangements to protect players, staff and spectators.

On game day, the atmosphere around the stadium was described as peaceful and festive, with no major disruption reported. Fans watched Pittsburgh edge New Orleans by six points in a contest that marked a significant step in the NFL’s efforts to expand its presence in Europe.

The game also highlighted the challenges of staging major international sporting events amid local political and social tensions. Organisers had to balance the league’s commercial ambitions with safety concerns and the wider circumstances facing the host city.

Despite the protests dominating headlines in the run-up to kickoff, the game was completed as planned. Pittsburgh departed with the victory, while Paris hosted a landmark event in the NFL’s international calendar.

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