New Orleans Saints have been granted international marketing rights in Italy

This expansion represents the Saints’ second international territory within the initiative, following the designation of France in 2023.

DELUGE TODAY THOUGH. IT WAS A SUPER SOAKER THIS MORNING. IT’S GRAY AND GLOOMY OVER THE CITY RIGHT NOW, BUT NO REAL RAINFALL AT THE MOMENT. LET ME SHOW YOU THIS PICTURE THAT WE GOT EARLIER FROM ROBYN. LOOK AT THIS. THIS WAS CHAUVIN THAT WAS RUNNING 10 TO 15IN OF RAIN BELOW AVERAGE FOR THE YEAR TODAY. WE MADE UP FOR THAT DROUGHT AND GOT A TON OF RAINFALL DOWN THE BAYOU. HERE’S A LOOK AT SOME OF THE RAINFALL AMOUNTS THAT WE SAW. AND AGAIN IT WAS PRETTY LOCALIZED IN LOWER PARTS OF LAFOURCHE AND TERREBONNE PARISH, WHERE AGAIN, HOUMA AT THE REGIONAL AIRPORT ONLY SAW ABOUT AN INCH AND A HALF OF RAIN A FEW MILES TO THE SOUTH, THE BULL’S EYE OF 4 TO 7IN OF RAIN. GALLIANO TOWARDS LAROSE AND GOLDEN MEADOW, ANYWHERE BETWEEN 1 TO 3IN OF RAIN. VERY BENEFICIAL, BUT A LOT OF RAIN IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME DID CAUSE SOME LOCALIZED FLOODING ISSUES. RIGHT NOW, THE RADAR PICTURE IS NOT SHOWING A WIDESPREAD SMATTERING OF RAIN. IT’S KIND OF SPOTTY, HIT AND MISS ACROSS THE AREA. HEAVIEST RAIN AGAIN HAS BEEN IN PARTS OF LOWER TERREBONNE AND LAFOURCHE PARISH. MOST OF THAT IS NOW MOVING OVER COASTAL WATERS, SOME LIGHT SPRINKLES MOVING IN TO BARATARIA AND LAFITTE IN THE METRO AREA. NOT A WHOLE LOT RIGHT NOW, BUT JUST TO THE WEST OF THE AIRPORT IS WHERE WE’VE GOT A COUPLE OF DOWNPOURS. ALSO JUST SOUTH OF RIVER RIDGE AND WAGGAMAN. WE’VE GOT A LONE LITTLE SHOWER THAT’S LIFTING NORTH, SO THAT’S GOING TO BE THE TREND TODAY. KIND OF HIT AND MISS. MAYBE A FLICK ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FOR A MINUTE OR TWO AND THEN THE RAIN MOVES ON. THAT’S WHAT WE’VE GOT GOING ON ON THE NORTH SHORE, SOUTHERN PARTS OF TANGIPAHOA PARISH. PRETTY NICE THUNDERSTORM NOW FIRING UP RIGHT NEAR MIDDENDORF’S IN MANCHAC. THIS IS LIFTING NORTH, SO HEADS UP HAMMOND PONCHATOULA SOME LOCALIZED DOWNPOURS HEADED YOUR WAY THE REST OF THE AFTERNOON. MORE OF THE SAME. THIS IS OUR HIGH RES FUTURECAST MODEL AND YOU CAN SEE THAT NOT EVERYONE IS GOING TO SEE THE RAINFALL, BUT SOME LOCALIZED HEAVY DOWNPOURS POSSIBLE. MOST OF THE RAIN WILL COME TO AN END BY 8 TO 9 P.M., AND THEN WE DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN TOMORROW MORNING. SOME COASTAL SHOWERS AND STORMS BEFORE DAYBREAK, AND THEN THE RAIN BEGINS TO MOVE INLAND. THIS PARTICULAR FORECAST MODEL SHOWS SOME HEAVIER RAIN POSSIBLE IN THE METRO AREA. WOULDN’T BE SURPRISED THAT UNDERNEATH SOME OF THESE CELLS, WE COULD SEE A QUICK 1 TO 2 PLUS INCHES OF RAIN. SO HEADS UP, NOT WIDESPREAD, KIND OF ALL DAY RAIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS, BUT A PRETTY STAGNANT WEATHER PATTERN. WE’VE GOT HIGH PRESSURE TO THE EAST. THAT’S KEEPING US WITH THAT ONSHORE FLOW. SO IT FEELS WAY MORE MUGGY. AND THAT MUGGINESS IS GOING TO TRANSLATE TO RAIN CHANCES TOMORROW, CALLING FOR A 50 TO 60% CHANCE FOR RAIN. SIMILAR FORECAST. BASICALLY DAY IN AND DAY OUT AHEAD OF EASTER WEEKEND. SATURDAY LOOKS A BIT DRIER, BUT BY SUNDAY WE’VE GOT A FRONT THAT’S GOING TO GET NEARBY. THAT MAY GIVE US SOME MORE WIDESPREAD RAIN CHANCES. YOU CAN SEE AS WE GO THROUGH FRIDAY, KIND OF SOME SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS. BUT THERE COMES THE FRONT THAT RANDI COULD GIVE US A BUMP UP IN RAIN CHANCES, LOOKING AT 1 TO 3IN OF RAIN THROUGH EASTER SUNDAY. BUT YEAH, A LOT OF RAIN ICONS. WE LIKE TO SEE IT, BUT NOT WHEN WE HAVE SO MANY OUTDOOR PLANS. RANDI I KNOW, START PREPARING THE INDOOR EASTER HUNTS JUST AS

New Orleans Saints have been granted international marketing rights in Italy

This expansion represents the Saints’ second international territory within the initiative, following the designation of France in 2023.

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Updated: 2:47 PM CDT Mar 30, 2026

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The New Orleans Saints have been granted international marketing rights in Italy, marking the country as the newest addition to the NFL’s Global Markets Program. This expansion represents the Saints’ second international territory within the initiative, following the designation of France in 2023. The selection of Italy underscores the Saints’ growing leadership in global engagement and reflects the NFL’s recognition of the team’s commitment to expanding the sport’s international footprint.The National Football League has announced the continued growth of its Global Markets Program, with Italy joining as the latest territory. The program’s expansion reflects the league’s commitment to developing international fan bases, deepening club presence abroad, and creating new commercial and community opportunities in key global markets.“We are excited to be awarded Italy as our second NFL Global Markets Program territory,” said Saints Owner Gayle Benson. “Italy’s passion for sport and its vibrant communities make this an extraordinary opportunity for our organization. We look forward to connecting the Saints brand with fans in Italy, strengthening ties between our regions, and creating meaningful avenues for investment that support businesses throughout our city and state.”“The expansion of the Global Markets Program in its fifth year highlights the continued focus on global growth for the NFL and 32 teams,” said NFL Managing Director and Head of International Gerrit Meier. “The league-wide commitment to the Global Markets Program is helping to accelerate fandom of our league, clubs and players around the world, deepening our international footprint and bringing our game closer to fans globally.”Launched in 2022, the Global Markets Program awards NFL clubs international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom beyond the U.S., through fan engagement, events, commercial opportunities and NFL Flag development.

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The New Orleans Saints have been granted international marketing rights in Italy, marking the country as the newest addition to the NFL’s Global Markets Program. This expansion represents the Saints’ second international territory within the initiative, following the designation of France in 2023. The selection of Italy underscores the Saints’ growing leadership in global engagement and reflects the NFL’s recognition of the team’s commitment to expanding the sport’s international footprint.

The National Football League has announced the continued growth of its Global Markets Program, with Italy joining as the latest territory. The program’s expansion reflects the league’s commitment to developing international fan bases, deepening club presence abroad, and creating new commercial and community opportunities in key global markets.

“We are excited to be awarded Italy as our second NFL Global Markets Program territory,” said Saints Owner Gayle Benson. “Italy’s passion for sport and its vibrant communities make this an extraordinary opportunity for our organization. We look forward to connecting the Saints brand with fans in Italy, strengthening ties between our regions, and creating meaningful avenues for investment that support businesses throughout our city and state.”

“The expansion of the Global Markets Program in its fifth year highlights the continued focus on global growth for the NFL and 32 teams,” said NFL Managing Director and Head of International Gerrit Meier. “The league-wide commitment to the Global Markets Program is helping to accelerate fandom of our league, clubs and players around the world, deepening our international footprint and bringing our game closer to fans globally.”

Launched in 2022, the Global Markets Program awards NFL clubs international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom beyond the U.S., through fan engagement, events, commercial opportunities and NFL Flag development.