The Aviva Stadium was viewed by 4.7m in the USA, the highest for any of the first round college matches and attended 47,226 fans during the College Football Classic.
Over 25,999 international visitors travelled to Ireland for the match, contributing considerable revenue. A Grantss Thornton survey estimates the economic impact at €120m. The debut of ‘Celtic The Brave’ marked a new tradition for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
The upcoming clash between TCU and UNC on 29th August 2026 is the next step for American College football in Dublin. The event featured more than 40 associated activities, strengthening ties and economic benefits.
Padraic O’Kane shared, “What we witnessed was the essence of sport through two sets of clashing fans delivering a once in a lifetime atmosphere inside The Aviva Stadium.”
John Anthony shared, “The Aer Lingus College Football Classic is such a highly anticipated kick-off of the college football season. Our guests witnessed a highly competitive matchup between two ranked teams with College Football Playoff aspirations and thoroughly enjoyed the unmatched charm and wonder of Ireland.”
