Aer Lingus College Football Classic - TCU v North Carolina
Date & Time
Saturday 29 August 2026
TBC
Location
Aviva Stadium
Ballsbridge
Price
From €50
Aer Lingus
The Aer Lingus College Football Classic returns to Dublin with TCU Horned Frogs v North Carolina Tar Heels at the Aviva Stadium. This is one of Dublin’s most unique sporting events - proper American college football with tailgating, marching bands, and thousands of American fans descending on the city.
What to Expect
The College Football Classic has become a beloved Dublin tradition. The Aviva gets transformed for American football, thousands of US fans flood Dublin for the week, and the city buzzes with the energy of a major American sporting event. The tailgate parties in the days before the game are legendary. Even if you’re not a football fan, it’s a brilliant spectacle.
Good to Know
- Saturday August 29
- Expect a full week of fan events across Dublin beforehand
- American football rules - quarters, not halves
- Great family event with marching bands and cheerleaders
Getting There
Lansdowne Road DART is two minutes away. Dublin Bus 4, 7, 8, 18.
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