NFL set to play first ever regular-season game in new European country next year The NFL has announced it is heading to Ireland for a first ever regular-season game in the European country next season.
'We are delighted to officially bring a regular season NFL game to Ireland as part of our 2025 International Games slate,' said Executive Vice President International, League Events and Club Business at the NFL Peter O'Reilly.
The opportunity for the Pittsburgh Steelers to play in Ireland is truly special, not only because of the Rooney family history there, but also to play in front of the growing number of Steelers fans in Ireland.
'Both the NFL and the Steelers franchise have deep roots and history in Ireland, and we’re looking forward to making our regular-season debut in Dublin, bringing our game to a large and passionate Irish fan base and underlining the NFL’s commitment to global growth.'.
Rooney also said: 'We are very excited to be the designated team in the first regular season game to be played in Ireland this upcoming season.
