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Steelers cancel Paris fan event over fears of unrest, the game still in play

Talk about bad timing: the NFL comes to Paris, France, just as the city is being rocked by violent protests, allegedly over rising fuel prices and the cost of living.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Stade de France, the game coming as Paris has arrested thousands, extended its curfew, and restricted protests — the international game is part of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s quest for foreign fans, perhaps to replace American fans growing tired of the league’s leftist slant. The NFL will play a record nine regular-season games across seven countries and four continents during the 2026 season.

The Steelers announced this week that a fan event scheduled this weekend in Paris has been canceled because of security concerns — the planned fan “watch party” was set to take place at an Irish pub in the Bastille area, which has been the scene of heavy riots.

The NFL club announced, “Following recent events in the Bastille neighborhood and after careful consideration, we felt it appropriate not to move forward with the planned Steelers House fan event in Paris.”

Meanwhile, Goodell said Wednesday after speaking with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that he is confident the game will be played safely on Sunday.

“We’ve made all the preparations,” the commissioner said. “Protests are not unusual in France, as you know, and that’s something that we will be aware of and make sure that the appropriate arrangements are made.”

Left-leaning ESPN reported more demonstrations could be in store this weekend in Paris and elsewhere around France.

“The NFL, as they do for every game, including international games, is working closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters. As stated by the NFL, there have been no disruptions or impacts at League sites,” the Steelers said in a statement.

“As a precautionary measure, the Steelers designated bar that had been planned in Bastille — an area that has experienced recent disruptions — will not proceed,” the team added.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the team has not been affected by the unrest.

“We’re continuing to make sure we have all the available information, make sure the appropriate steps are being made,” he said. “We’re guests in the country. We’re going to be good guests, and we’re going to do our thing. And I’m confident they’re going to do theirs. We look forward to it, and I’m leaving shortly to go myself.”

Meanwhile, the wife of Pittsburgh defender T.J. Watt questioned the NFL’s willingness to proceed with the game amid civil unrest.

“Tell me how this makes sense?” Dani Watt wrote via an Instagram story.

Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:

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