The NFL is standing firm on its plans for the Week 7 regular season game in Paris, France next weekend.
The Saints are scheduled to take on the Steelers in Paris, France next weekend. The Saints will serve as the home team for the Week 7 regular season game against the Steelers. The Saints and New Orleans obviously have strong ties to France.
However, in recent weeks, violent protests have broken out in Paris, as unrest has intensified. There have been thousands of arrests and more than 50,000 people protesting cost of living increases and conditions in local schools.
NFL fans have been concerned about safety next week. However, the league has continued to say that the game will be played as scheduled.
“We’re excited for the first-ever regular season game in Paris, and preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France on October 25. As we do for every NFL game, including our international games, we work closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters. We look forward to welcoming fans to Paris later this month,” the NFL said on Wednesday.
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On Sunday morning, after more protests took place over the weekend, the NFL announced that its plans for the Week 7 game are not changing.
The NFL is sticking with its plans for Paris game
The NFL is not changing anything.
“Preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France next Sunday,” an NFL spokesperson said via email on Sunday morning.
“We continue to work closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters. We are also providing the two clubs with regular updates. . . . There’s been no disruption or impact at league sites.”
The game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. next weekend.
