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NFL History: Pittsburgh Steelers to Play in Croke Park Dublin in 2025!
The NFL will host its first regular season game in Ireland in 2025. The Pittsburgh Steelers play in Croke Park in Dublin.
NFL History: Pittsburgh Steelers to Play in Croke Park Dublin in 2025!
Exciting news for all football fans: The NFL will play a regular season game in Europe for the first time in 2025. As the US Football League has announced, the game will take place at historic Croke Park, the largest stadium in Ireland and home of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). With the Pittsburgh Steelers, there is a traditional club on the field that not only connects history with Ireland, but is also emotionally tied to the island. Steelers president and owner Art Rooney II has roots in Newry, Northern Ireland, and his father, Daniel M. Rooney, served as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland from 2009 to 2012. This connection to Ireland makes the upcoming event particularly significant.
A historic moment for the NFL and Ireland
“We are excited to bring a regular-season NFL game to Ireland as part of our 2025 international games,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL vice president of international affairs. Not only will this be the first regular season game in Ireland, but it also demonstrates the NFL's commitment to the global growth of American soccer. The Steelers already played a preseason game against the Chicago Bears in Croke Park in 1997, continuing a tradition that has now reached a new height.
The event is supported by the Irish Government and Dublin City Council. Minister Patrick O’Donovan described the match as “a huge endorsement of Ireland’s ability to host world-class events.” The game is expected to not only bring high tourism and economic benefits, but also further cement the deep cultural and economic links between Ireland and the USA. The exact opponent and game time will be announced when the 2025 NFL schedule is released, but anticipation is already high for this once-in-a-lifetime event.
“This event will not only showcase the excellent facilities at our stadium, but also demonstrate the passion for sport in our communities,” said GAA President Jarlath Burns. Croke Park, with a rich history of hosting major sporting events, will open its doors to American football fans from all over the world, with many fans looking forward to seeing the Steelers live. Further details regarding the partnership between the Steelers and Aer Lingus will also be announced soon, further building anticipation for this historic game.