The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to make history in the 2026 NFL season by playing in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in France. The game against the New Orleans Saints will take place on October 25 at Stade de France in Paris, marking a major milestone in the league’s international expansion. As the visiting team, the Steelers won’t have the same control over logistics as they did during their 2025 Dublin game, which felt like a home game thanks to strong local support from the Rooney family’s Irish ties.

Another first for the franchise is their Week 12 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Black Friday, November 27 — the first time the Steelers will play on the day after Thanksgiving. The NFL has scheduled games on Black Friday for the past few years, and Pittsburgh will now join that rotation. The team will also open the season at home, a rare occurrence they appreciate given their typically road-heavy openers.

The final weeks of the season include two home and two road games, though the Week 16 game against Carolina remains TBD due to the NFL’s flexible scheduling around Christmas weekend. The league has been withholding dates and times for late-season games to maximize broadcast opportunities. The Steelers are also expected to wear their 1933 throwback uniforms with gold helmets for a featured home game, continuing a tradition that honors the franchise’s roots.