The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Minnesota Vikings in the first regular NFL season game in Ireland later this year.

It was confirmed at a press conference in Dublin Castle that the historic fixture will be played at Croke Park on Sunday, September 28 at 2.30pm. Croker’s 82,300 capacity will be reduced to 76,000 to allow for temporary seating on Hill 16, while other sections of the stadium will be altered to accommodate more corporate and media boxes.

 “We’re thrilled to welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Ireland this September for the first-ever NFL Dublin game at Croke Park,” said Henry Hodgson, general manager of NFL UK & Ireland.

“Alongside the Pittsburgh Steelers, we can’t wait to bring world-class football to Dublin and make history together with passionate NFL fans in Ireland and those visiting from across the globe.”

Vikings owner / president Mark Wilf added: “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 gameday environment in Croke Park.”

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