Details revealed of Aer Lingus College football classic 2026 Texas v Carolina

Bill Belichick has visited Dublin to help launch the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on 29 August 2026 at Aviva Stadium. The match features Texas Christian University Horned Frogs against University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Newry native Adam McCann Gibbs is making his college football debut for UNC on home soil.

Pre-sale tickets open on 10 March 2026 at 10 AM for 48 hours with entry into a draw to meet Bill Belichick. Tickets go on general sale on 12 March 2026 with expectations of high demand.

Susanne Carberry shared “Everyone at Aer Lingus is busy preparing for the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, which promises to be an exciting matchup between TCU and UNC. The Aer Lingus College Football Classic is not only a standout sporting occasion, but an event that also helps strengthen business, economic and educational ties between Ireland and North America.”

Ray McAdam shared “Celebrating Dublin means bringing the world to our city and the Aer Lingus College Football Classic does exactly that. With Bill Belichick on the sidelines and thousands of fans descending on the capital, Dublin will once again become the European Home of College Football.”

Padraic O’Kane shared “With tickets going on sale in Ireland this week, the countdown to another unforgettable Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin truly begins. August 29th will mark our fifth consecutive game at the Aviva Stadium, and each year the excitement, atmosphere, and global interest continue to grow.”