May 13, 2026, 11:23 a.m. ET
Following the NFL’s official announcement of the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ 2026 international game against the New Orleans Saints in Paris, team president Art Rooney II has since released a statement.
According to Rooney, whose statement was made available via the Steelers’ digital and social media accounts, the team is honored to make history in the first-ever game in Paris, France.
“We’re honored to represent the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL in the league’s first-ever game in Paris this upcoming season,” Rooney said. “Playing the New Orleans Saints in such a historic setting is a great opportunity to showcase the NFL’s global growth and to connect with fans around the world. It’s an exciting moment for our organization and for Steelers Nation everywhere.”
Looking back at the team’s history, the Steelers have played in two international games — vs. the Minnesota Vikings in London (2013) and vs. the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland (2024).
Despite a long absence from out-of-country games from 2014-2023, the Steelers will now play internationally in consecutive seasons, with the 2026 trip to Paris highlighting the NFL’s global expansion efforts.
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