University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Official Travel and Hospitality Packages Available for 2027 Aer Lingus College Football Classic
11/5/2025 9:30:00 AM | Football
PITTSBURGH – Official Travel and Hospitality Packages for Pitt football's 2027 season opener against Wisconsin in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic are on sale now. The game will take place on August 28, 2027, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.
Panther fans can now book Official Travel and Hospitality packages, both of which include game tickets on the Pitt sideline.
Travel Packages include premium game tickets (in-stadium hospitality available as an optional upgrade), luxury hotel accommodations, exclusive Pitt Welcome Experience at the iconic Guinness Storehouse, and more.
Hospitality Packages provide the ultimate game day experience and include premium in-stadium hospitality options with food, open bar, traditional Irish entertainment, and premium game tickets.
Panther fans can visit Pitt2Ireland.com to learn more and book an official package. Ticket sections are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis with the best seats going fast!
Flight details will be released approximately 10 months before the game, with airfare options available to align with travel package dates. Fans who purchase a travel package will receive direct email updates once flight information becomes available.
Any remaining game tickets will go on sale in early 2027 for fans only interested in purchasing standalone tickets to the game.
For travel package questions, fans can contact On Location at 855.291.3577 or ireland@onlocationexp.com. For hospitality package questions, contact Nicola Carrick at +353 87 194 8822 or hospitality@collegefootballireland.com.
"This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our student-athletes, staff, and fans," Pitt Athletic Director Allen Greene said. "The 2027 game will be a great opportunity to enjoy Irish culture and support our team, and I can't wait to see Panther Nation representing proudly in Dublin."
Pitt last played a football game outside the U.S. on Dec. 2, 1989. The Panthers defeated Rutgers, 46-29, in the Emerald Isle Classic at Lansdowne Road Stadium in Dublin.
The Panthers will be the designated home team for the 2027 matchup in Ireland. Pitt is 3-0 all-time against Wisconsin. The teams last met during the 1967 season.
"Pitt Football has been part of so many special moments, and we're excited to create another one in Ireland," said Pat Narduzzi, Pitt's Chris Bickell '97 Head Football Coach. "It's going to be an incredible experience for our players, our fans, and college football fans around the world."
The Aer Lingus College Football Classic aims to bring American college football to Ireland each year to promote Irish-American relations and collaboration, and 2027 will be the sixth consecutive season that college football begins its season with a game in Dublin between two prestigious teams. The 2026 game will feature TCU and fellow Atlantic Coast Conference member, North Carolina.
"Bringing Pitt Football and its loyal fan base to Dublin is an exciting continuation of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic tradition," said John Anthony, Co-Founder of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic and Executive Vice President of On Location. "Pitt fans have so many strong ties and so much in common with the Irish people. This will be one of the very best experiences ever for Pitt fans."
