The United States has warned Americans in France to avoid demonstrations and areas of unrest ahead of an NFL game in Paris on Sunday, October 25, citing recent violence, property destruction and clashes between protesters and police. The game on Sunday, October 25, 2026, is the NFL Paris Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. It is the NFL ’s first regular-season game in France.
Americans attending the game have been advised to remain alert, avoid large crowds and stay away from areas with a significant police presence. Americans in Paris have been advised to monitor their surroundings and avoid protest sites, even when demonstrations appear to be taking place along permitted routes. The embassy warned that protest locations and routes could change at short notice, meaning unrest could spread beyond areas where demonstrations had originally been planned. The warning urged Americans to remain alert to local announcements and changes in security arrangements, particularly around crowded areas and locations where police are deployed.
The warning comes as several groups have submitted plans for demonstrations on Saturday, October 24. Further, the warning comes as the NFL has been forced to call off a Steelers fan event due to the unrest in France.
In a security alert, the US State Department ’s TravelGov account said protests and rioting linked to ongoing demonstrations had recently occurred in France and could continue over the weekend. French authorities have indicated they will take steps to curb what they consider illegitimate protests, while demonstrations organized by groups such as trade unions would be allowed to proceed, according to the alert. The US government said recent demonstrations in France had turned violent, involving extensive property damage, uncontrolled looting and attacks on police officers. Police responded with crowd-control measures, including tear gas, the alert said.
