The NFL says the first regular-season game in France—between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints—will still be played at Stade de France on Oct. 25. Multiple outlets report that weeks of protests and unrest in Paris have prompted questions about whether the event will proceed as planned.
The league and reporting outlets describe continued monitoring as local demonstrations continue in the city. CBS Sports specifically notes that the NFL addresses safety concerns while reiterating its intent to keep the game on the original schedule. Fox News and Yahoo Sports likewise frame the situation as ongoing uncertainty tied to the level of unrest in Paris, while the NFL maintains that preparations for the matchup continue.
