NFL Dublin: 'One of the most passionate crowds' ever is about to hit Croke ParkA record 70,000 fans are set to pack Croke Park for Ireland's first NFL regular-season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings. View Image 26.09.2025 - Steelers Fans (LtoR) Cheryl Mckee, Sue Seidl, Valerie Nicholson and Joanne Hodge from Pittsburgh, USA ahead of the game between Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Croke Park. (Image: Sam Boal/Collins Photos)The 70,000 fans expected in Dublin for a history-making first NFL match in Ireland will be “one of the most passionate crowds”, the US ambassador has said. ‌The Pittsburgh Steelers, who have strong Irish roots, face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in the first regular season NFL match hosted at Croke Park. ‌Guests of honour included NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II, whose family trace their roots to Newry in Co Down.