Categories
Event Marketing and Sponsorships

Irish government confirms Dublin under ‘active consideration’ to host future NFL game [Video]

AN NFL game in Dublin is under ‘active consideration’ according to the Government.

The country’s first Major International Sports Events Policy and Strategy Framework was launched at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday morning.

Minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne and Minister for Culture Catherine Martin said Dublin was under ‘consideration’ for hosting an NFL game
NFL legend Joe Montana looks on from the field during the Aer Lingus College Football Classic game between Notre Dame and Navy at Aviva Stadium in 2023

Already, Ireland is looking forward to staging the Ryder Cup in 2027 and co-hosting Euro 2028.

Speaking at the match between the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Chicago Bears in London, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says there is “no doubt” that Dublin will host a regular season game at some point.

And Minister for Sport Catherine Martin and Minister of State Thomas Byrne confirmed that plans were afoot for it to happen.

Minister Martin said: “That is under active consideration. I …

Watch/Read More