🏈 NFL in Ireland: Vikings vs Steelers at Croke Park

Quick Game Guide

• 🏟 Venue: Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
• 📅 Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025
• ⏰ Kickoff: 2:30 pm BST / 9:30 am ET
• 📺 Watch: Sky Sports NFL (UK & Ireland), DAZN Game Pass, NFL RedZone

Why This Game Is Historic

For the first time ever, Ireland hosts a regular-season NFL showdown.

Croke Park — a cathedral of Gaelic sport — will echo not with sliotars or Gaelic footballs, but with helmets clashing and chants of “Here we go, Steelers!” and “Skol!”

This is more than a game. It’s a cultural milestone — where Irish sporting tradition collides with American football spectacle in front of 82,300 fans.

Kickoff Times Across the Globe

• 🇮🇪 Ireland/UK: 2:30 pm BST
• 🇺🇸 Eastern (ET): 9:30 am
• 🇺🇸 Central (CT): 8:30 am
• 🇺🇸 Pacific (PT): 6:30 am
• 🌏 Sydney, Australia: 11:30 pm AEST

Whether it’s a Sunday pint in Dublin or a late-night viewing in Sydney, the world will be tuned in.

Where to Watch

• UK & Ireland: Sky Sports NFL (live), DAZN’s NFL Game Pass, NFL RedZone cut-ins.
• United States: NFL Network, local CBS affiliates, RedZone.
• Worldwide: DAZN Game Pass across most territories.

The Stadium: Croke Park

• Capacity: 82,300+ — the third-largest stadium in Europe.
• Normally hosts: Gaelic football & hurling finals.
• History: Last NFL appearance was a 1997 preseason clash (Steelers vs Bears). This weekend — it’s for real.

The Matchup: Steelers vs Vikings

• Pittsburgh Steelers: Anchored by TJ Watt, a defensive powerhouse, and a team built on grit, history, and Terrible Towels.
• Minnesota Vikings: Led by superstar receiver Justin Jefferson and the booming “Skol” chant that can rattle any stadium.

This isn’t an exhibition. It’s Week 4 of the NFL season — every yard counts.

Fan Experience in Dublin

Expect a festival feel across the city:

• Drumcondra pubs near the stadium will be rammed with jerseys.
• Tailgate-style fan zones will bring a slice of US gameday to Irish soil.
• Guinness vs Bud Light debates will rage as fiercely as the clash on the field.

FAQs (for fans)

Is this the first NFL regular-season game in Ireland?

Yes. Preseason games have been played before, but this is Ireland’s first official NFL regular-season fixture.

What time is kickoff in Ireland?

Kickoff is at 2:30 pm BST (local time) on Sunday, 28 September 2025.

Who is the home team?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are designated as the home team.

Where can I watch in the UK?

Sky Sports NFL, DAZN’s NFL Game Pass, or NFL RedZone.

The NFL is here, Ireland. The helmets will clash, the chants will roar, and Dublin will etch its name into the league’s history books.

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