It’s been a long time coming, but iconic Croke Park Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, will finally host the Pittsburgh Steelers in its first NFL regular-season game in 2025.
This will mark a significant milestone in American football’s expansion into Ireland. According to Ireland’s RTE, negotiations between the NFL and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) are in advanced stages, but an official announcement is anticipated before the upcoming Super Bowl.
Pittsburgh last played at Croke Park in a 1997 preseason game versus the Chicago Bears when the Steelers won 30-17.
With deep Irish roots, the Rooney family has been instrumental in championing this initiative. Team owner Art Rooney II talked about it in January.
I think we’re still optimistic that it’s going to happen. We’re hopefully going to have an announcement soon, but it’s not official until it’s official. We just have to wait until all those pieces fall in place.
The NFL’s expansion into Ireland reflects its broader international strategy to grow the sport. This event aims to establish an annual NFL fixture in Dublin, similar to those in London.
The game, which could feature a matchup against the Green Bay Packers, is tentatively scheduled for September or October.
Packers I bet
— Jimmy English (@thejimmyenglish) February 4, 2025
