The 2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule sends the team to Paris, France for an international game against Pittsburgh at Stade de France, delivers Monday Night Football at home against Atlanta, and features a Caesars Superdome home slate that includes Las Vegas, the Falcons, Minnesota, Cleveland, Carolina, Green Bay, Arizona, and Tampa Bay. Three preseason games in August set up a 17-game regular season that opens on the road at Detroit and closes at home against Tampa Bay.
Preseason — 2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule
New Orleans opens at home before two consecutive road preseason trips to Los Angeles and Dallas.
All three preseason games air on ESPN App. The road trip to AT&T Stadium on August 28 is the final tune-up before the regular season begins.
2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule
Key Games on the 2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule
Opening With Back-to-Back Road Games
The Saints open the regular season with two consecutive road games — at Detroit on September 13 and at Baltimore on September 20.
Monday Night Football: Atlanta at the Superdome
- First new orleans saints vs atlanta falcons matchup: Monday Night Football on October 5 at the Caesars Superdome
- Second new orleans saints vs atlanta falcons contest: January 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- The new orleans saints vs atlanta falcons series carries full NFC South weight
Paris: Saints vs Steelers at Stade de France
The most unique game on the 2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule is the October 25 matchup against Pittsburgh at Stade de France in Paris. This game counts as a New Orleans home game.
New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints
The new york giants vs new orleans saints road game lands October 18 at MetLife Stadium.
Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints Series
- First carolina panthers vs new orleans saints home game: November 15 at the Superdome
- Second carolina panthers vs new orleans saints road contest: December 13 at Bank of America Stadium
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints Series
- First tampa bay buccaneers vs new orleans saints road game: December 20 at Raymond James Stadium
- Second tampa bay buccaneers vs new orleans saints home finale: January 9/10 at the Superdome
Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints
The arizona cardinals vs new orleans saints home game is scheduled for December 27 at the Caesars Superdome.
Home Games — New Orleans Saints 2026
Eight regular season home games at the Caesars Superdome plus the Paris international game. Monday Night Football against Atlanta is the marquee home prime-time window.
New Orleans Saints Bye Week 2026
The bye falls on Sunday, November 1 — arriving after the Paris international game and a road trip to New York. The timing provides a full reset before a November home stretch.
FAQ
When do the New Orleans Saints open the 2026 regular season?
The 2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, with New Orleans traveling to Ford Field to face the Detroit Lions at 1:00 pm ET on FOX.
What are the New Orleans Saints home games in 2026?
New Orleans Saints home games 2026 at Caesars Superdome include Las Vegas (Sep 27), Atlanta (Oct 5), Minnesota (Oct 11), Cleveland (Nov 8), Carolina (Nov 15), Green Bay (Dec 6), Arizona (Dec 27), and Tampa Bay (Jan 9/10). The Paris game against Pittsburgh also counts as a home game.
When do the New Orleans Saints play in Paris in 2026?
New Orleans faces the Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France in Paris, France on Sunday, October 25, at 9:30 am ET on NFL Network.
When is the New Orleans Saints bye week in 2026?
The bye week on the 2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule falls on Sunday, November 1.
