Dublin's Lord Mayor promotes college football game between UNC and TCU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The 2026 college football season begins with UNC facing TCU at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, set for noon ET on August 28. Lord Mayor of Dublin Daryl Barron anticipates a sellout crowd of 47,000 fans for the event. He highlighted the economic benefits that college football brings to the city, noting the sport's growing popularity in Ireland. This matchup will mark the 12th college football game in Ireland, continuing a tradition that strengthens U.S.-Ireland relations. Barron expressed his hopes for future growth and expansion of American football events in Dublin.
- •UNC and TCU game expected to attract 15,000 American visitors.
- •Barron emphasizes economic benefits of over €500 million in four years.
- •Match occurring at Aviva Stadium, marking the sixth consecutive year in Ireland.
- •Pittsburgh and Wisconsin scheduled for next year's game in Dublin.
- •Barron aims for broader U.S. representation at future events.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — What Dublin's Lord Mayor said about UNC vs TCU, college football in Ireland
"During an exclusive interview with the USA TODAY Network, Lord Mayor of Dublin Daryl Barron discussed UNC vs. TCU and football in Ireland.
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