The NFL has announced that the Steelers will play a regular season game in Dublin, Ireland during the 2025 season. Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the game.
2025 Dublin Game
How does the NFL select a team to play in an international game and why were the Steelers selected?
- Starting in 2025, the NFL has the right to schedule up to 8 regular season international games per season. Up to 4 teams from the conference hosting a ninth regular season home game are now designated to play a neutral-site international game each year. In 2025, AFC teams will have a ninth home game on their schedule.
- Teams are selected based on the league's rotational system, which considers conference scheduling and teams that have Global Market Program rights in specific markets.
- The NFL has earmarked Dublin as a new international game market for 2025 and strategically selected the Steelers to play in the game as the designated team.
- As part of the Global Markets Program the Steelers have been awarded marketing rights on the island of Ireland because of Steelers' ownership family's deep roots there.
What is the NFL's strategy behind hosting international games?
- Global growth is a major strategic priority for the league and 32 teams.
- Playing games outside the United States and expanding the league's global footprint is a key part of that strategy.
- The league's international games take American football to new fans and communities around the world.
Has the NFL ever played a regular season game in Ireland?
- No, this will be the first time the NFL hosts a regular season home game in Ireland. The Steelers played the Chicago Bears in a preseason game at Dublin's Croke Park in 1997, still the only NFL game ever played there.
How does this affect the number of home games the Steelers play this season?
- The Steelers will host 8 regular-season home games and 1 preseason home game at Acrisure Stadium in 2025.
- As this is a year in which AFC teams have a ninth regular season home game, the Dublin game will see the Steelers' designated to play the ninth game in Dublin in 2025.
When will the visiting team and date for the game be announced?
- The opponent, game date, and additional game details will be confirmed by the NFL this spring.
Will there be fan events or activities in Dublin?
- The Steelers and the NFL will host fan activities in Dublin leading up to the game. More information on these details will be released later this year. We encourage you to sign up for Steelers emails and to follow the Steelers social media platforms for information and updates on the events that the Steelers will host in Ireland.
- Fans interested in hearing more about news relating to the game and other NFL events that will take place in Dublin can sign up for information at www.nfl.com/dublin.
Ticketing
When will tickets go on sale for the 2025 NFL Dublin Game?
- General admission tickets will go on sale later this year after the announcement of the game date and opponent for the Steelers – the date and time for this sale are TBD at this time.
How can I purchase tickets for the Dublin Game?
- Fans interested in purchasing tickets for the 2025 Dublin Game can place a fully refundable deposit via On Location, the NFL's Official Hospitality Partner. Click here to learn more and place a deposit.
- An allotment of tickets has also been designated exclusively for purchase by season ticket holders and will be offered via lottery. Season ticket holders interested in enrolling in this exclusive ticket lottery can sign up via their Steelers Account Manager. Deadline to enter is May 1, 2025.
Are there ticket packages that include travel accommodations?
- Yes, travel packages, including flights, hotel stays, and game tickets, will be available through On Location, the NFL's Official Hospitality Partner. Click here and then click the "Place Deposit" button in the "Official Steelers Travel Packages" section
Are there any restrictions or special rules for fans attending the game in another country?
- Fans are encouraged to review local regulations, including stadium policies and travel requirements, before attending. Specific guidelines will be shared by the NFL closer to the game.
What time will the game air in the U.S., and how can I watch it?
- The game will be broadcast live, with kick-off times adjusted for U.S. time zones. Details on the broadcast schedule will be shared with the league's schedule announcement later this spring.
I'm a season ticket holder; does this affect my season ticket package?
- Your season ticket package will consist of 9 home games played at Acrisure Stadium, including 1 preseason and 8 regular season games. In 2021, the NFL expanded the regular season to 17 games, resulting in an alternating home game schedule of 8 or 9 regular season home games. This also includes a requirement that teams play at least 1 international game on a rotating basis, of which the Steelers were designated to play this season. Season ticket holders with additional questions are encouraged to visit their Steelers Account Manager or contact us.
- Season ticket holders interested in attending the Dublin game are encouraged to visit their Steelers Account Manager for more information, including details on how to enroll in an exclusive season ticket holder ticket lottery.