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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Minnesota Vikings 2025 NFL schedule includes international games in Dublin and London
Minnesota Vikings (via Getty Images) The NFL 2025 schedule was released last week, and Minnesota Vikings fans have a lot to get excited about, with two official international games on the continent of Europe. The Minnesota Vikings will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Ireland, and the Cleveland Browns in London, England, to kick off the season. These stops overseas are just part of the league's increasing global scope. Minnesota Vikings to play in Ireland and London as NFL embraces global expansion View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) The Minnesota Vikings will play two major international games in 2025 as part of the NFL's continued push to play more games internationally. The first will be Week 4, when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on September 28. They'll follow that by playing the Cleveland Browns the following week at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 5. Here's a look at the confirmed matches: NFL Dublin Game on Sept. 28: Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL London Game on Oct. 5: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns NFL London Game on Oct. 12: Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets NFL London Game on Oct. 19: Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Berlin Game on Nov. 9: Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL Madrid Game on Nov. 16: Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins Aside from their international tours, the Minnesota Vikings will also face NFC North division rivals—the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions—and prime-time showdowns against the likes of the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, and Dallas Cowboys. There is a bye week that can be expected in Week 6, most likely after their back-to-back games overseas. NFL fans can also look forward to several other games globally, such as the Los Angeles Chargers hosting a game in Brazil on September 5 and the Washington Commanders hosting the Miami Dolphins in Madrid on November 16. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia alta? Misture 1 gota disso no copo e teste Saúde Melhor Idade Veja agora Undo Also read: Minnesota Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy expected to struggle with interceptions in 2025, says ESPN analyst With two games in the global arena and a grueling opposition schedule, it is going to be the year of separation for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2025 season. The NFL is expanding its horizon in other parts of the world, and the Vikings occupy center stage in that movement. The fans all over the world are going to be watching the Vikings in action as they attempt to make a mark on both sides of the globe. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Watch NFL's incredible Dublin announcement video as Pittsburgh Steelers to battle Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park
NFL brass unveiled its international fixtures for the 2025 season on Tuesday at Dublin Castle. Croke Park will 2 The NFL released a promotional video after the announcement of the first ever regualr season game to be held on Irish soil 2 The Steelers will play the Vikings next September at Croke Park The scheduled contest will be the first-ever regular season NFL game held on Irish soil. The 2025 NFL Dublin Game is set to be one of the biggest international sporting spectacles Ireland has ever seen. And as part of the announcement of the huge clash, the NFL have released a slick promotional video on The production obviously has a huge Dublin feel to it, the Pittsburgh NFL outfit have a long-standing relationship with GAA brass. read more on nfl And the Steelers are also owned by the Rooney family with former club President Dan Rooney previously serving as US Ambassador to Ireland under The game is set to have a major tourism boost on the Irish capital. Henry Hodgson, General Manager of NFL UK & Ireland, said: "We're thrilled to welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Ireland this September for the first-ever NFL Dublin game at Croke Park. "Alongside the Pittsburgh Steelers, we can't wait to bring world class football to Dublin and make history together with passionate NFL fans in Ireland and those visiting from across the globe." Most read in NFL The Vikings vs Steelers will be the first NFL game to take place on this island since a pre-season game in 1997. And Vikings President Mark Wilf said: "Playing in Ireland's first-ever NFL game is an opportunity to introduce new fans to the Minnesota Vikings and help the league continue to make the game of football more accessible globally. Shedeur Sanders announces what he'll do with first NFL paycheck and 'not that high' Cleveland Browns signing bonus "To do so against a storied franchise like the Pittsburgh Steelers adds a unique challenge that makes this even more special. "We are honoured to the selected for this historic game and will be anxious to see what promises to be a electric gameday environment in Croke Park."
RTÉ News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Minnesota Vikings confirmed as Pittsburgh Steelers opponents for historic regular season NFL game at Croke Park
The NFL announced its slate of international games for the 2025 season on Tuesday from Dublin Castle, with the capital at the forefront of discussion. America's game will roll into town on Sunday 28 September, when the Pittsburgh Steelers welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Croke Park for the first regular season game on the island of Ireland. There is no doubt that the 2025 NFL Dublin Game will be one of the largest international sporting events to ever take place on the island of Ireland, with an extensive tourism boost expected. In February, the Irish Government told RTÉ Sport that it has committed to providing just short of €10m in State funding for the event - to cover a licence fee, security, transport and other costs around the venue - following "extensive discussions and negotiations with the NFL, which included a comprehensive assessment of costs and benefits." The yearly Aer Lingus College Football Classic series has seen a considerable financial benefit in recent year, with Kansas State set to face Iowa State this August in Aviva Stadium. One month later, Dublin will join the likes of London, Madrid, Berlin and Sao Paulo as NFL host cities. Dublin's debut in September will be a moment nearly 30 years in the making, with the Steelers last playing in Ireland as part of a preseason game against the Chicago Bears in 1997. The team have not played overseas since 2013, when they ironically faced the Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium, losing 34-27. Much of the build-up to the game will now be dominated by whether former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will join the Steelers, while on the other side the Vikings enter 2025 with a sense of renewed optimism after a 14-3 season. There is no doubt the Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell will be eager to take part in the historic matchup. Minnesota is home to a large Irish-American community and while he has never visited Ireland before, he has spoken at length in recent years about how he is excited to visit in the future. "Playing in Ireland's first-ever NFL game is an opportunity to introduce new fans to the Minnesota Vikings and help the league continue to make the game of football more accessible globally," said Vikings owner and president Mark Wilf. "To do so against a storied franchise like the Pittsburgh Steelers adds a unique challenge that makes this even more special. "We are honoured to be selected for this historic game and will be anxious to see what promises to be an electric gameday environment in Croke Park." Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport Patrick O'Donovan welcomed the announcement today. "This event provides for a huge boost to tourism and hospitality in Ireland and indeed creates a great atmosphere in Dublin for visitors and locals alike," he said. "We look forward to welcoming the teams and supporters to Croke Park and to Dublin and beyond, as they take the opportunity to explore the many attractions that Ireland has to offer."
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dublin's Croke Park to host Ireland's first regular season NFL game this year
Dublin's Croke Park stadium is to host Ireland's first regular season National Football League (NFL) game. The Pittsburgh Steelers were announced as the designated home team for the Dublin game. The game is to be held at the end of September, according to Ireland's sports and tourism minister. Seo linn, go mBaile Átha Cliath!☘️ We will be playing in the @NFL's first-ever regular season game in Dublin, Ireland in 2025. @AerLingus #NFLDublinGame | 📝: — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 7, 2025 'I'm honoured to confirm that in 2025 the NFL will play an historic, first-ever regular season game in Dublin, Ireland,' NFL executive vice president Peter O'Reilly said. 'The first regular season game in Ireland will be played at the iconic, historic and magnificent Croke Park stadium, home to the Gaelic Athletic Association, the GAA, and host to many tremendous sporting events and moments over the years. 'The game will be delivered in partnership with the Irish Government.' 'We are very grateful for their partnership and support of this historic game,' he said, adding his thanks to Croke Park and the GAA too. Mr O'Reilly said that they see Irish fans travel to NFL games hosted in London and further afield, and said a contest on Irish soil presented 'an opportunity to create an incredible atmosphere'. Hang it in the @NGIreland 🇮🇪 🎨: @Jayce_Hall — NFL UK & Ireland (@NFLUKIRE) February 7, 2025 He said a team from the NFL had spent 'a lot of time' at Croke Park to work on how to transform the GAA stadium into an NFL venue, but said they would not yet share 'any final plans for the design'. Daniel Rooney, director of business development and strategy at the Pittsburgh Steelers, said they are 'excited and honoured' to play the NFL's first regular season game in Ireland. Mr Rooney, whose grandfather was president of the Steelers and a former US Ambassador to Ireland, said the announcement 'builds on our deep connections to the island and charts a path forward to what we feel is a very exciting future for the Steelers in Ireland'. Mr Rooney said that two sold-out watch parties were held at Croke Park during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. 'We're really confident it's going to be a smashing success,' Mr Rooney said. Mr O'Reilly said there were 'absolutely' plans to broadcast the game and said he would be looking into 'the optimal media distribution for this game'. 'I think there will be a tonne of interest in ensuring it's as wide reaching as possible, not just in Ireland but more broadly.' Delighted to announce we have agreed with @NFL to bring a game to Dublin for 2015. It'll be @pittsburghSt home came played end of Sept in @CrokePark @officialgaa Fantastic opportunity for Ireland. @DeptCultureIRL 🇮🇪🇺🇸 — Patrick O'Donovan (@podonovan) February 7, 2025 Ireland's Tourism and Sport Minister Patrick O'Donovan said the announcement represented 'a major vote of confidence' in the country's ability to host world class events. 'Hosting a regular season NFL game in 2025 will have huge benefits for Irish tourism, the wider economy, and our sports ecosystem,' he said. 'It will also build upon the deep cultural, family and economic ties between Ireland and the United States.'
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Steelers will play in NFL's first-ever regular season game in Ireland during 2025 season
The Steelers are headed to Ireland! The team announced Monday that it will be the designated team to play in Dublin in 2025. It's the first overseas game for the black and gold since it played the Minnesota Vikings in London in 2013. In addition, this is the first-ever NFL regular season game to be played in Ireland. Ar Aghaidh Linn 🇮🇪☘️The NFL is coming to Dublin, Ireland and the @steelers are the designated team! — NFL UK & Ireland (@NFLUKIRE) February 7, 2025 The game will happen at Croke Park, the largest sporting arena in Ireland. Irish media RTE reported that state funding for the game is still in the works between the NFL and Ireland's Department of Arts, Tourism, Media and Sport. The Steelers have a long history with Ireland. The team played an exhibition game there in 1997 at Croke Park against the Chicago Bears. Also, the late Steelers president Dan Rooney served as ambassador to Ireland under the Obama Administration. The Rooneys are of Irish descent. The Steelers also have a dedicated Steelers in Ireland webpage. 'We are very excited to be the designated team in the first regular season game to be played in Ireland this upcoming season,' said Steelers' President Art Rooney II. '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. We are thrilled to be part of this historic event to represent Pittsburgh in a game that brings the NFL to the great sports fans in Ireland. The game is part of the NFL's plan to expand international games. It's part of a rule stating a team has to give up a home game once every eight years. Seo linn, go mBaile Átha Cliatha!☘️We will be playing in the @NFL's first-ever regular season game in Dublin, Ireland in 2025. @AerLingus #NFLDublinGame | 📝: — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 7, 2025 Croke Park is the principal national stadium of Ireland. It's in Dublin and seats nearly 70,000 with an additional 13,000 in standing room. It also has a walkway, known as the Kellogg's Skyline Tour Croke Park, that gives a 144-foot view of Dublin and the surrounding areas. Details including who the Steelers will play, the date of the game and kickoff will be announced when the 2025 NFL scheduled is revealed this spring. The Steelers said fans can secure priority access now for the game in Ireland by placing a fully refundable deposit here, unlocking exclusive early access to purchase tickets and travel packages. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
