May 15, 2026, 4:55 a.m. CT

The New Orleans Saints will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in late October, marking the first-ever game played in France. Since their first meeting in 1967, the series has been incredibly balanced, with the Saints holding a slight edge. While the game will lack the divisional-rivalry feel of a Falcons or Ravens matchup, the two teams are storied franchises expected to have a winning pedigree in 2026.

The most memorable recent matchup came just two days before Christmas in 2023, when Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger combined for 706 yards passing in a thrilling 31-28 Saints victory. For the Saints, the game in France is a nod to Louisiana’s deep French heritage. It’ll be an exciting game with potential to be a high-scoring affair.

Upcoming game in Saints vs. SteelersWhen: Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8:30 a.m. CTWhere: Stade de France, Saint-Denis, FranceRecord: Saints lead 9-8Last meeting in Saints vs. SteelersSteelers won 20-10 on Nov. 13, 2022Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.

The Andy Dalton-led Saints fell short to Kenny Pickett and the Steelers. The two teams entered halftime knotted at 10 before Pittsburgh scored 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Dalton’s two interceptions appeared to be the difference maker between the two teams, which combined to have five total wins.

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Longtime Saints offensive guard Jahri Evans is the Steelers’ assistant offensive line coach. Former Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop signed a futures contract with the Saints this offseason, and former Saints sixth-round wide receiver A.T. Perry signed a futures contract with the Steelers this offseason. They didn’t work together in New Orleans, but Saints head coach Kellen Moore called plays under then-Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, who the Steelers hired this offseason.

Notable changes since the last meeting in Saints vs. SteelersThe Steelers enter 2026 under new leadership, having parted ways with longtime head coach Mike Tomlin and hiring Mike McCarthy as their new head man. Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation is still in limbo; Aaron Rodgers appears to be the likely option at the position in 2026, but he’s yet to re-sign with the team. Will Howard, rookie draft pick Drew Allar, and Mason Rudolph are the three main options behind Rodgers.Pittsburgh added a new running back to its backfield in free agency, signing former Panthers running back Rico Dowdle to a two-year, $12.25 million deal. They also bolstered their secondary by giving cornerback Jamel Dean a three-year, $36.75 million contract.

Containing the Steelers’ talented wide receivers will be a tall order for a young, relatively inexperienced defensive backfield. DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., and Germie Bernard are all new additions over the last two seasons — it’ll be interesting to see how Kool-Aid McKinstry, Quincy Riley, and the rest of the secondary hold up in France.