By:
Conor Martin
American football fans around Ireland and the world are getting ready to descend on the Irish capital for the first-ever NFL Dublin game, which will be played at the historic Croke Park this Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings meet at 2:30pm at the home of Gaelic Games, which will be shown on Sky Sports and free to air on Ireland’s Virgin Media One.
The general feeling toward the first-ever NFL regular season game in Dublin is one of huge excitement.
The Steelers are 21/20 to win in Dublin, while their opponents, the Minnesota Vikings, are slight favourites with Irish sports betting sites at 4/5.
Anticipation is rife among the Irish public
Many Irish fans see it as a historic moment and are proud that Croke Park, a venue deeply tied to Irish culture and GAA, is hosting such a major international event. There’s genuine enthusiasm, especially from long-time NFL fans, and particularly supporters of the Pittsburgh Steelers, whose deep Irish ties make the occasion even more meaningful. The Steelers have already hosted two watch parties at GAA headquarters and have become very popular with the Irish public.
The match is also expected to bring significant tourism and attention to Dublin, adding to the sense of national pride. However, this excitement has been dampened by widespread anger over the ticketing process. Over 660,000 people joined the online queue, leading to long waits, technical glitches, and many fans being kicked out before completing purchases. Complaints about high ticket prices and limited local access have sparked debates about fairness and whether Irish fans are being sidelined in favour of international visitors. While the event remains highly anticipated, the NFL’s handling of tickets and pricing has left a bitter taste for some. Despite the complaints, overall, the mood is one of anticipation, and Ireland is ready to welcome America’s national sport to the home of their national sport.
How much will a pint cost at Croke Park during the NFL Dublin game
As with any sporting occasion, fans will be hoping to get a bite to eat and some liquid refreshment during the game. Judging by the price of pints at the Robbie Williams concert the stadium recently hosted, a pint of Guinness at Croke Park will be priced at €7.35 or around that, while a Rockshore pint is €8.
Those fancying a cider will pay around €8 for the pleasure, while 187 ml of red, white or rosé wine costs €9.
If you fancy a prosecco, you can expect to pay €11, and a premixed can like a gin and tonic will set you back €10. Although prices are not yet known or confirmed, the above are estimates of what fans can expect to pay.
A bag of the iconic Tayto crisps are reportedly priced at €1.90, and confectionery such as a bar of Dairy Milk is €2.50.
Food and drink prices at NFL games are known for their extortionate pricing, so fans going must be mindful that prices could climb for this Sunday’s game.
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