Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be the fifth consecutive year that college football begins its season with a game in Dublin.

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Aug. 29, 2026. It will be the first game abroad for both TCU and North Carolina. “It's a tremendous opportunity for our program and we're excited to represent the university and our fans on an international stage,” Belichick said.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- The University of North Carolina will be kicking off 2026's football season across the pond in Ireland. The goal is to bring American college football to Ireland to promote Irish-American relations and collaboration.