Steelers-Saints in Paris part of record int'l slat...
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- NFL announced a nine‑game international slate for the 2026 season, the most outside‑U.S. games in league history, with a goal of expanding to 16 international games per season.
- Steelers will host the Saints at Stade de France in Paris on Oct. 25 (Week 7), marking the NFL’s first regular‑season game in France.
- Aaron Rodgers, 42, has not yet confirmed his return to the Steelers for the 2026 season, though the team expects the four‑time MVP to play a second season in Pittsburgh.
- International matchups include the 49ers vs Rams in Melbourne (Sept 10), Ravens vs Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro (Sept 27), and three London games featuring the Colts, Eagles, and Texans in Oct.
Why it matters: European fans will see their first NFL regular‑season game live, while the league and its broadcast partners gain new market exposure as they work toward the 16‑game international target for 2026.
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