MUSKETEERS TO USE TWO VENUES IN 2026

The Paris Musketeers have revealed a two-stadium plan for the 2026 European Football Alliance season, playing three games at Stade Bauer and two at Stade Essonne.

The upcoming campaign will mark the first time the Musketeers have used Stade Bauer, one of the most iconic stadiums in French football. Located just minutes from central Paris in Saint-Ouen, and a stone’s throw from Porte de Clignancourt, the stadium offers fans easy access by public transport and an intimate setting renowned for its passionate atmosphere.

Known as the historic home of Red Star FC, Bauer has long been associated with an authentic sporting culture and a particularly dedicated fan base. With its pitch-side seating and reputation for partisan crowds, Stade Bauer provides the perfect setting for American football and the electric atmosphere the Musketeers have cultivated since their inception.

Following the three-game run in Saint-Ouen, the team — which faces cross-town rivalry from the AFLE’s Paris Lights for the first time — will play their final two home games at Stade Essonne in Bondoufle, further expanding their fan base in the Paris region. The club is grateful to continue hosting games at Essonne, where it has forged strong connections with fans in the southern suburbs of Paris, and has promised expanded transportation options for 2026.

“Our goal is always to bring our team closer to its fans,” said CEO John McKeon. “Playing three matches at the Bauer Stadium allows us to play in one of the most historic and atmospheric stadiums in France, close to the centre of Paris and easily accessible for our fans. At the same time, continuing to play in Bondoufle allows us to further develop our fan base in southern Paris. This balance is very positive for both our team and our fans, and we are looking forward to an exceptional summer of football.”

The Musketeers will feature in the opening EFA game, and the league’s first ‘Friday Night Lights’ experience as they face the Frankfurt Galaxy in Germany. The first game in Paris, against the Prague Lions, is scheduled for Saturday May 23rd.