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Dublin Secures Annual College Football Game Until 2037

9/13/2025

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Dublin will host an annual college football game until 2037, pending approval from Irish authorities.
The "Week 0" game draws over 20,000 U.S. fans, enhancing Irish tourism.
John Anthony, co-founder of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, reported strong interest from major college football brands.
The 2025 season began with Iowa State defeating Kansas State before 47,226 fans.
Future matchups include TCU vs. North Carolina in 2026 and Pittsburgh vs. Wisconsin in 2027.

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Story summary

Dublin will host an annual college football game until 2037, pending approval from Irish authorities.
The "Week 0" game draws over 20,000 U.S. fans, enhancing Irish tourism.
John Anthony, co-founder of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, reported strong interest from major college football brands.
The 2025 season began with Iowa State defeating Kansas State before 47,226 fans.
Future matchups include TCU vs. North Carolina in 2026 and Pittsburgh vs. Wisconsin in 2027.