REPORT: Saints playing home game overseas next season

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – According to RMC Sport, the fleur-de-lis will return to France with the Black and Gold next season.

RMC Sport, a major French broadcasting organization, reported Sunday afternoon the New Orleans Saints will play in the first ever NFL game in France, during the 2026 season.

No American outlets or journalists have corroborated or denied RMC Sport’s statements.

If the report holds true, the Saints will lose one of their nine home games next season.

The Black and Gold would face the Cleveland Browns on October 25th, 2026, at Stade de France. The venue is the largest stadium in France with an 80,000 seating capacity.

The Saints home opponents for the 2026 season are: the Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings.

Coincidentally, the Vikings are tied to the Saints previous venture outside the United States.

The last time New Orleans was the “home” team for an overseas contest was against Minnesota.

The Vikings beat the Saints 28-25 in week four of the 2022 season, during a matchup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

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REPORT: Saints playing home game overseas next season

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