The game is set for Stade de France on October 25, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New Orleans Saints in Week 7. Kickoff is slated for 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
This event underscores the NFL’s ongoing push to expand its footprint abroad. The Paris matchup is one of nine international games slated for the 2026 season, spanning seven countries and four continents.
Burna Boy to headline NFL Paris Game halftime show
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline halftime festivities during the Paris game between the Steelers and Saints. The performance will take place at Stade de France as part of the league’s inaugural regular-season contest in France.
Tim Tubito, the NFL’s senior director of global game presentation, music and entertainment, noted Burna Boy’s prior connection to the venue and the significant influence of African music in Paris as key factors in the selection.
Steelers and Saints set for historic NFL Paris Game
In this international event, Pittsburgh will travel as the visiting team, while New Orleans will be designated as the home squad for the Paris game. The matchup is part of a broader plan to stage seven halftime performances across the NFL’s 2026 International Games. Other confirmed acts include Ayra Starr in London, Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio in Rio de Janeiro, Cage The Elephant in Munich, and The Warning in Mexico City.
Broadcast and surrounding details
Burna Boy’s halftime set will be broadcast live in France on France Télévisions and beIN Sports. Additional information about entertainment and fan events surrounding the Paris game will be released in the lead-up to kickoff.
This international showcase continues to reinforce the NFL’s strategy of bringing high-profile entertainment to fans around the world, elevating the profile of regular-season games held outside the United States. The 2026 slate highlights the league’s commitment to global engagement while delivering a premier athletic and entertainment experience for international audiences.
