The NFL is set to make history with its first-ever regular-season game in Ireland. On Sunday, September 28, the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park, kicking off at 2:30 pm. This marks a huge moment for Irish sport, as GAA headquarters hosts America’s Game for the first time.
Here’s what you need to know about securing tickets for this landmark event.
How to Get Tickets for the NFL Dublin Game
When the game was announced in February, fans were told to register their interest at nfl/dublin. Now, the NFL has confirmed that general ticket sales will begin on Tuesday, June 17, at 12 noon.
The Essential First Step: Create an NFL International Tickets Account
To buy tickets, you must first create an NFL International Tickets account. You can register for it online now. This step is crucial—without this account, you will not receive the necessary email with the link to Ticketmaster’s site for the Dublin game. Just logging into Ticketmaster without this link will not allow you to purchase tickets.
Ticket Prices
The NFL website lists ticket prices for the game:
The highest-priced tickets for general sale are €275, available in Lower Hogan, Cusack, and select upper section seats along the 50-yard line.
The cheapest seats cost €85 in the Upper Davin Stand.
Hill 16 tickets are priced around €215, except for the first few rows.
Premium seat prices have not yet been disclosed.
Tickets for children in category 7 cost €42.50.
Children under 18 months can attend free but still need a free ticket, which parents or guardians must collect from the Ticket Office on game day. Children over 18 months require a purchased ticket.
Croke Park Capacity and Seating
Henry Hodgson, General Manager of NFL UK and Ireland, confirmed that Croke Park’s capacity will be reduced for the game.
For the first time since November 2009, seats will be placed on Hill 16, which had been closed off since the Irish soccer team last played there.
Fan Zone and Game Day Activities
Dublin has a strong history of embracing American football events, especially college games at the Aviva Stadium. Similar fan zone activities are planned for the Steelers vs. Vikings game. Hodgson mentioned that more details on fan zones and activities will be released in the coming months. There are also tentative plans for a halftime show to add to the excitement.
