How to Watch Steelers vs. Saints in Paris on DIRECTV: NFL Network Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
The Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints play the NFL's first regular-season game in France at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just north of Paris, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. CT, 2:30 p.m. in Paris). The game airs nationally on NFL Network, DIRECTV channel 212, which starts with the CHOICE package. Fans in the Pittsburgh area can also watch on WTAE, and New Orleans-area fans can watch on WDSU.
New Orleans is the designated home team, so the Saints give up one game at the Caesars Superdome for the trip. Pittsburgh (3-2) sits in a three-way tie for second in the AFC North behind Baltimore, and New Orleans (1-4) is looking for a reset after a slow start. Both teams play in Week 6 first: the Steelers visit Tampa Bay on CBS, and the Saints visit the Giants on FOX, both on October 18. Here's how to watch the Paris game on DIRECTV, as of October 13, 2026.
Steelers vs. Saints: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 (NFL Week 7) |
| Kickoff | 9:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. CT / 6:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. in Paris |
| Stadium | Stade de France, Saint-Denis (Paris), France |
| Home team | New Orleans Saints |
| National TV | NFL Network (DIRECTV channel 212) |
| Local TV | WTAE in the Pittsburgh area; WDSU in the New Orleans area |
| Broadcast crew | Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Kurt Warner and Jason Kelce (analysts), Molly McGrath (sideline) |
| Streaming | ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited), DIRECTV app, NFL+ (phones and tablets) |
| Records | Steelers 3-2; Saints 1-4 (through Week 5) |
What channel is Steelers vs. Saints on DIRECTV?
Turn to channel 212. That's NFL Network on DIRECTV, and the number is the same on satellite and DIRECTV streaming. Press 2-1-2 on your remote, or search "NFL Network" in the guide. NFL Network is included with CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER. The entry-level ENTERTAINMENT package doesn't have it. Here's how each DIRECTV option lines up for this game, as of October 13, 2026:
| DIRECTV option | NFL Network (212)? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | No | Has ESPN (206) and local channels where available; Pittsburgh and New Orleans viewers can use WTAE or WDSU |
| CHOICE | Yes | Lowest Signature package with NFL Network |
| ULTIMATE | Yes | Everything in CHOICE, plus more entertainment channels |
| PREMIER | Yes | Also includes NFL RedZone (211) for Sunday afternoon games |
| MySports Genre Pack | Yes | Sports-focused streaming plan with NFL Network, ESPN and FS1; $64.99/mo regular price |
If you're on ENTERTAINMENT and live outside Pittsburgh or New Orleans, you'll need CHOICE or higher, or the MySports Genre Pack, to get channel 212. Our guide to NFL Network on DIRECTV covers the channel in more detail, and the DIRECTV package channel comparison lists every tier. Prices and offers depend on your address, so call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check what's available to you before the early kickoff.
Is Steelers vs. Saints on local TV?
Yes, in the two home markets. Under the NFL's usual rule for cable-network games, the Paris game is simulcast on WTAE in the Pittsburgh market and WDSU in the New Orleans market. On DIRECTV, those stations come with your local channels where DIRECTV offers them. Search the guide by call letters to find the right number, since local channel numbers vary. If your local channels are missing, our guide on adding local channels to DIRECTV walks through the fix.
Everywhere else in the U.S., the game is on NFL Network only. Your local CBS and FOX stations will start their Sunday coverage with the 1 p.m. ET games.
How to stream Steelers vs. Saints
- ESPN app: NFL Network games, including the international games, stream in the ESPN app for ESPN Unlimited subscribers. DIRECTV offers ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost to eligible customers whose package includes ESPN. Our guide to ESPN Unlimited for DIRECTV customers explains how to activate it.
- DIRECTV app: watch channel 212 live on your phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login if your package includes NFL Network.
- NFL+: the game streams live on NFL+ on phones and tablets.
A 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff is 6:30 a.m. on the West Coast, so it's worth activating ESPN Unlimited or checking your package on Saturday.
Is Steelers vs. Saints on NFL Sunday Ticket?
No, and you don't need it. NFL Sunday Ticket, sold through YouTube and YouTube TV rather than to DIRECTV homes, covers out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on CBS and FOX. It doesn't include national games such as the international games. This one is a national NFL Network broadcast, so channel 212 is the way to watch on DIRECTV. Read more about getting NFL Sunday Ticket without YouTube TV.
NFL Week 7 networks and DIRECTV channels
Paris opens Sunday's slate. Here's every Week 7 game with its network and where to find it on DIRECTV, as of October 13, 2026. Local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC stations don't have one national DIRECTV number, so search the guide by network or call letters.
| Day and kickoff (ET) | Game | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 22, 8:15 p.m. | Patriots at Bears | Prime Video | Streaming only (Prime Video app) |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. | Steelers vs. Saints (Paris) | NFL Network | 212 |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | 49ers at Falcons; Buccaneers at Panthers; Giants at Texans | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | Bengals at Ravens; Colts at Vikings; Dolphins at Jets; Browns at Titans | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:05 p.m. | Broncos at Cardinals | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:25 p.m. | Packers at Lions; Rams at Raiders | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 8:20 p.m. | Chiefs at Seahawks | NBC | Local NBC station |
| Mon., Oct. 26, 8:15 p.m. | Cowboys at Eagles | ESPN | 206 |
Buffalo, Jacksonville, the Chargers and Washington are on bye. For whip-around coverage of the Sunday afternoon games, NFL RedZone is channel 211. It's included with PREMIER and is an extra-cost add-on with other packages. See what channel NFL RedZone is on DIRECTV and our full NFL on DIRECTV guide.
Steelers vs. Saints by the numbers
Here's how the teams compare through five weeks, from the NFL's game center as of October 13, 2026:
| Stat (through Week 5) | Steelers | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-2 | 1-4 |
| Points per game | 22.2 (18th) | 23.6 (16th) |
| Yards per game | 324.6 (19th) | 322.0 (20th) |
| Time of possession | 30:09 (20th) | 29:17 (23rd) |
| Defensive sacks | 11 (12th) | 10 (20th) |
| Interceptions | 4 (8th) | 1 (28th) |
| Turnover differential | +2 (12th) | -6 (31st) |
| Passing leader | Aaron Rodgers: 1,234 yards, 10 TD, 4 INT | Tyler Shough: 1,299 yards, 9 TD, 5 INT |
Chris Olave leads New Orleans with 39 catches for 537 yards. The Saints have scored more points per game than the Steelers, but their -6 turnover differential is second-worst in the league.
Steelers vs. Saints storylines
- NFL history in France: it's the league's first regular-season game in France, played at Stade de France, the country's largest stadium and home of the French national soccer and rugby teams.
- A Louisiana connection: Saints owner Gayle Benson has pointed to Louisiana's centuries-old ties to France as one reason the team wanted the game.
- Same-day clock change: France leaves summer time early that Sunday morning, while the U.S. stays on daylight time until November 1, so the 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff is 2:30 p.m. in Paris.
- Last meeting: the Steelers beat the Saints 20-10 in Pittsburgh in November 2022.
- NFL Network's international crew: Dave Pasch, Kurt Warner and Jason Kelce, who called the first two London games of the season, have the call.
Need NFL Network before the early kickoff? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884 to check your DIRECTV package.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Steelers vs. Saints on DIRECTV?
NFL Network, channel 212, at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 25, 2026. NFL Network is included with CHOICE and higher and with the MySports Genre Pack.
What time is the Steelers-Saints Paris game?
Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET, 8:30 a.m. CT and 6:30 a.m. PT. It's 2:30 p.m. in Paris.
Is Steelers vs. Saints on local TV?
Only in the home markets. It's on WTAE in the Pittsburgh area and WDSU in the New Orleans area. Everywhere else in the U.S., it's on NFL Network.
Who is the home team for Steelers vs. Saints in Paris?
The New Orleans Saints are the designated home team at Stade de France, so the Steelers are the visiting team.
Can I stream Steelers vs. Saints?
Yes. It streams in the ESPN app for ESPN Unlimited subscribers, in the DIRECTV app if your package includes NFL Network, and on NFL+ on phones and tablets. It isn't part of NFL Sunday Ticket.
More international football: Eagles vs. Jaguars in London and Colts vs. Commanders in London. Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Kickoff times, networks, broadcast crews and local station assignments are set by the NFL, its TV partners and local stations and may change. Records and stats reflect games through Week 5. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, NFL Network, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.