The 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic (ALCFC) between Georgia Tech and Florida State University will take place in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on August 24th, marking the opening fixture of the 2024 College Football season.
Over 25,000 US fans are expected to arrive in Dublin for the game, with a sell-out crowd of 47,000 tickets sold. Attendees are encouraged to be in their seats by 4:30 pm to enjoy the pre-game spectacle.
Aer Lingus, the title sponsor, will transport both teams, delegations, and equipment to Dublin on special charter flights. The event is more than a game, celebrating football, business links, and culture with various events happening in Dublin from August 21st to 25th.
While game tickets are sold out, fans can still participate in other events happening across the city, including the Global Ireland Football Tournament 2024 (GIFT) at Energia Park and a range of activities and events throughout the week in Dublin. TG4 will broadcast the game in Ireland, a first for the match to be shown on free-to-air TV, while Sky Sports will cover it in England.
Thursday 22nd August
- Global Ireland Football Tournament (G.I.F.T.) High School Pep Rally & Parade at Merrion Square at 4pm.
- AIMS American Irish Medial Summit, a collaboration between medical professionals, leaders and innovators from the United States and Ireland.
- Warchant.com, who have been covering Florida State Sports since the mid90’s, will be broadcasting live from Bulmers Live @ Leopardstown Race Festival from 6pm
Friday 23rd August
- The G.I.F.T. games will commence on the eve of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. With the first game kicking off at 12 noon.
- American Football Clinics: Georgia Tech will be coaching Ballyboden St Enda’s GAA from 2-3 pm and Florida State will be coaching at Kilmacud Crokes GAA from 4.45-6.15 pm
- FSU Rugby match V Trinity 6-8pm in College Park, Trinity College Dublin.
- Georgia Tech Helluva Block Party (Pep Rally) at Merrion Square from 3 pm.
- FSU Pep Rally at Smithfield Square (renamed ‘Seminoles Square’) from 3.30 pm.
- Nat Coombs Podcast Live Show & Meet & Greet at Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin at 5.30 pm.
- Warchant Live Broadcast at the Old Store House (Budweiser Tailgating Pub) from 6 pm.
- FSU Radio – Inside Seminole Football at the Temple Bar Inn (Budweiser Tailgating Pub) from 8 pm.
- Football Bromance Live Event at Buskers on the Ball (Budweiser Tailgating Pub) from 6 pm.
Saturday 24th August – Game Day
- DCC Smithfield Fleadh, Smithfield Square from 12 pm.
- As part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, official beer partner Budweiser will be transforming your favourite pubs into the perfect tailgate experience with specific pubs dedicated to Georgia Tech, Florida State as well as The Aer Lingus College Football Classic in general.
Sunday 25th August
- The Ultimate Irish Experience at Kildare Village Enjoy an exclusive Irish experience in Kildare Village with more than 100 boutiques along with a host of activities. Complimentary transport available for attendees.
