Steelers-Saints Game In Paris Still On Despite Riots, NFL Says

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Steelers-Saints Game In Paris Still On Despite Riots, NFL Says

The Week 7 contest set for Oct. 25 between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, which takes place in Paris, France, is still on as scheduled despite riots and protests in the European nation.

“Preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France next Sunday,” said the NFL in a statement, per ESPN. “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.” (RELATED: Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Anticipated To Miss Rest Of Season After Blood Clots Found In Lungs)

New Orleans is preparing to travel to Paris immediately following their Sunday contest against the New York Giants, which will be played in East Rutherford, New Jersey. For the Steelers, they’re planning on practicing in Pittsburgh, and will leave Thursday for France.

The first ever NFL game to be held in France will be hosted at Stade de France, north of Paris.

Police have arrested around 1,800 people throughout France following violent groups clashing with officers and looting stores during national demonstrations. The protests, which have escalated into riots, brought out hundreds of thousands of people who expressed their displeasure with rising costs and poor school conditions.

According to authorities, masked groups started fires and launched attacks against public buildings, which include city halls, in numerous cities across the country Saturday.

Greg Bensel, a spokesman for the Saints, stated that the franchise is in agreement with the statement from the NFL and is preparing to play.

“In addition to working closely with the NFL, we have also maintained daily security updates with our security partners in France,” said Bensel. “Members of our football operations staff and internal security team have been on the ground in France for the past few days and there has been no disruption or impact at any of our team sites.”