This is going to be huge.
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Today was a momentous occasion for Irish sport with the date and teams set for Ireland’s first-ever regular-season NFL game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had already been announced as one of the participating teams, and they will be joined by the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 28, in Croke Park.
The Steelers previously played a pre-season game against the Chicago Bears at Croke Park back in 1997.
Situated in Pennsylvania, they compete in the AFC North division of the NFL, and along with the New England Patriots, have the joint-most Super Bowl titles with six.
The Vikings compete in the NFC North Division, and are four-time runners up in the Super Bowl.
Both teams lost out in the first round of the NFL play-offs last season.
The NFL has been played outside of the US in the UK, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, and is due to come to Australia as well as Ireland.
Looking at previous ticket prices for the games in Europe, we can roughly predict what will be charged on Ticketmaster when the league comes to Dublin.
Expected ticket prices:
- Sideline Premium: €500 – €600
- Lower Stand: €350 – €450
- Upper Stand Premium: €250 – €350
- Upper Stand Standard: €150 – €250
- Restricted View: €75 – €125
At today’s launch in Dublin Castle, Vikings owner and president Mark Wilf said: “Playing in Ireland’s first-ever NFL game is an opportunity to introduce new fans to the Minnesota Vikings and help the league continue to make the game of football more accessible globally.
“To do so against a storied franchise like the Pittsburgh Steelers adds a unique challenge that makes this even more special.
“We are honoured to be selected for this historic game and will be anxious to see what promises to be an electric game-day environment in Croke Park.”
Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport Patrick O’Donovan added: “This event provides for a huge boost to tourism and hospitality in Ireland and indeed creates a great atmosphere in Dublin for visitors and locals alike.
“We look forward to welcoming the teams and supporters to Croke Park and to Dublin and beyond, as they take the opportunity to explore the many attractions that Ireland has to offer.”
London will be hosting three games in October, with two in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and one in Wembley.
