The NFL closed its "NFL House" fan site in Paris on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, as the city prepared for street protests. The league announced the closure on Saturday morning through its "OnePass" app, citing "potential accessibility issues." This followed the closure of a pop-up NFL shop on Friday for similar reasons.
The security measures coincide with the NFL's first regular-season game in France, featuring the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Stade de France. In addition to the NFL's official sites, the New Orleans Saints announced that the "Saints House" event scheduled for Saturday would be postponed until Sunday. A separate event for Pittsburgh Steelers fans was canceled on Thursday due to security concerns.
Preparations for the game involved coordination between the NFL and both U.S. and French authorities. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with French President Emmanuel Macron, Saints owner Gayle Benson, and Steelers owners Art Rooney II at the Élysée Palace on Friday to discuss the game and the league's future in Paris. Goodell stated that street protests are "not unusual in France" and that preparations had been made.
The closures and security alerts affect fans traveling to Paris and local residents planning to attend league-sponsored events. The U.S. State Department issued a security alert this week for Americans in the city for the game, advising travelers to exercise caution and remain aware of their surroundings. Major cultural institutions, including the Louvre and Orsay Museum, also closed Saturday.
Scheduled events like "French Athletes in Football" and "From the Field to the Community" were among those disrupted. Fans seeking merchandise were redirected from the city center pop-up shop to an alternative location at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
The New Orleans Saints vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game remains scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, at 9:30 a.m. ET.