Paris is set to host an NFL game and multiple international sporting events, highlighting its growing status as a global sports hub.
Paris to host NFL game
Paris is set to host an NFL game on Sunday, joining cities such as Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Dublin, Madrid, and London as European venues for the North American league. The game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints will take place at the Stade de France. NFL expands in Europe
The NFL has also announced plans to open an office in Paris to establish a long-term presence, reflecting the city's popularity in international sports. This move highlights growing interest in expanding the league's footprint beyond North America. Other North American leagues in Paris
The NFL is not the first North American league to show interest in Paris. The NBA has held five games at the Accor Arena since 2020, with additional games planned for 2027 and 2028. The UFC has held one event annually since 2022, and the WWE is set to host events in 2025. Future sporting events in Paris
Paris is also set to host several international sporting events, including the World Championships of breaking and hip-hop freestyle in December, rounds of the World Championships of climbing and swimming in 2027, the Individual Table Tennis World Cup in 2028, the Ice Hockey World Championship in 2028, the Men's Handball World Championship in 2029, and the Basketball World Cup in 2031. Recent and upcoming events
The city recently hosted the European Swimming Championships, the Unified Football World Cup, and the World Championships of badminton in 2025. Additionally, Paris hosted the World eSport Championship this summer, with over 2,000 professional players from more than 100 countries competing at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and the Accor Arena. Paris 2024 legacy
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games placed the city at the center of international attention, leaving a lasting impression with its grandeur and quality of sports infrastructure. This has contributed to Paris being ranked second in the recently published ranking of sports cities by the Burson agency, and first if only the influence criterion is considered.
