NFL Plays Its Paris Game Without Delay or Incident
The Steelers beat the Saints at the Stade de France.
The NFL successfully played a Sunday game in Paris without any delays or incidents, following a week of public discussion about civil unrest in France. The game took place at the Stade de France between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints, resulting in a 16-10 victory for the Steelers. The NFL Network broadcast the event, which drew an announced crowd of 78,488 fans.
During the week leading up to the game, discussions centered on potential complications, although these concerns were largely unfounded on game day. The Steelers' players, coaches, and front office staff arrived at the stadium dressed in suits and Peaky Blinders-inspired hats. French protests, centered on school funding and the cost of living, saw nearly 1,000 arrests across the country on Saturday, though they did not affect the city center where the game took place.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visited France following an owners meeting in New York, where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron. Goodell emphasized that the league intended to proceed with the game as planned. Security measures were heightened around the stadium and related events. Despite the protests, many media members and attendees reported feeling safe and noted that the only voices opposing the game came from those outside of France.
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