{"id":691496,"date":"2026-10-23T13:11:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T13:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=691496"},"modified":"2026-10-23T13:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T13:11:28","slug":"steelers-cancel-paris-fan-event-over-fears-of-unrest-the-game-still-in-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=691496","title":{"rendered":"Steelers cancel Paris fan event over fears of unrest, the game still in play"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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.<\/p>\n

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 \u2014 the international game is part of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell\u2019s quest for foreign fans, perhaps to replace American fans growing tired of the league\u2019s leftist slant. The NFL will play a record nine regular-season games across seven countries and four continents during the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

The Steelers announced this week that a fan event scheduled this weekend in Paris has been canceled because of security concerns \u2014 the planned fan \u201cwatch party\u201d was set to take place at an Irish pub in the Bastille area, which has been the scene of heavy riots.<\/p>\n

The NFL club announced, \u201cFollowing 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Steely \"\ud83e\udd1d\" Paris \"\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7\" https:\/\/t.co\/KuPpwpezCr<\/p>\n

\u2014 Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve made all the preparations,\u201d the commissioner said. \u201cProtests are not unusual in France, as you know, and that\u2019s something that we will be aware of and make sure that the appropriate arrangements are made.\u201d<\/p>\n

Left-leaning ESPN reported more demonstrations could be in store this weekend in Paris and elsewhere around France.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 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,\u201d the Steelers said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a precautionary measure, the Steelers designated bar that had been planned in Bastille \u2014 an area that has experienced recent disruptions \u2014 will not proceed,\u201d the team added.<\/p>\n

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the team has not been affected by the unrest.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re continuing to make sure we have all the available information, make sure the appropriate steps are being made,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re guests in the country. We\u2019re going to be good guests, and we\u2019re going to do our thing. And I\u2019m confident they\u2019re going to do theirs. We look forward to it, and I\u2019m leaving shortly to go myself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the wife of Pittsburgh defender T.J. Watt questioned the NFL\u2019s willingness to proceed with the game amid civil unrest.<\/p>\n

\u201cTell me how this makes sense?\u201d Dani Watt wrote via an Instagram story.<\/p>\n

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BREAKING: #Steelers star TJ Watt\u2019s wife Dani is questioning the #NFL for moving forward with Sunday\u2019s game against the #Saints in Paris amid violent protests and widespread unrest.<\/p>\n

\u201cTell me how this one make sense???\u201d<\/p>\n

The #NFL plans to proceed despite safety concerns.<\/p>\n

WOW. https:\/\/t.co\/claQCyEj8r<\/p>\n

\u2014 MLFootball (@MLFootball) October 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here\u2019s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:<\/p>\n

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Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are about to find out what a real blitz looks like.<\/p>\n

Not from the Saints. From the streets of Paris.<\/p>\n

France just had its worst rioting in years. The Steelers already canceled their fan event over safety concerns.<\/p>\n

But Roger Goodell says the NFL is comfortable.<\/p>\n

Too dangerous for fans, but fine for the game?<\/p>\n

Protect the players, Roger.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Gunther Eagleman\"\u2122\" (@GuntherEagleman) October 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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NFL to Steelers fans in Paris: It\u2019s not safe enough for us to host a Steelers fan party. But the game will be fine. And awesome. And there\u2019s nothing to worry about. https:\/\/t.co\/qVGlRSzxlt<\/p>\n

\u2014 Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) October 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Earlier this week, I said the NFL should cancel its game in Paris between the Saints &amp; Steelers.<\/p>\n

Now fan events are being cancelled because of safety concerns.<\/p>\n

This is an all-time bad decision by the league. https:\/\/t.co\/LO1CRy1lpq<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) October 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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