Aer Lingus College Football Classic
K-State Nation is headed to The Emerald Isle as the Wildcats will open the 2025 season
against Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Saturday, August
23, 2025, at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Looking for travel options, view those packages here.
If you’re headed to Dublin, we encourage you to check this page as you make your plans! We’ll add information as it becomes available.
AER LINGUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLASSIC APP
The Official Game App is a must for all fans with live updates, key game week and gameday information, merchandise, attractions as well as details on the official tailgating pubs across Dublin.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP GIFT
Members will receive an exclusive silicone pint glass souvenir from the Alumni Association available only in Dublin! Pick up this member gift from 8 - 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 or Saturday, Aug. 23 at The Alex Hotel.
For pickup at The Alex Hotel, members will need to show their digital card on our moblie app or bring their physical card.
Not a member? Join today.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUG. 22
- K-State Pep Rally
Friday afternoon 3:30 p.m. GMT+1 at the Merrion Square Park in Dublin. The pep rally will feature the football team and members of the K-State Marching Band, Classy Cats, K-State Cheer and Willie the Wildcat.
- K-State Marching Band Pub Crawl
Catch the K-State Marching Band in the traditional K-State Pub Crawl at Buskers and The Old Storehouse at 10 p.m. GMT+1.
SATURDAY, AUG. 23
Wildcat Pub Takeovers
Join us all week long and especially on Friday and Saturday at these Dublin pubs.
The Alumni Association will host multiple pregame events at local pubs prior to kick off. No reservations will be required. Join us to find your Wildcat friends and enjoy special K-State Ireland swag!
- Pints with the President
11 a.m. GMT+1 at The Old Storehouse with the K-State Pep Band and K-State Cheer also included.
- Game
K-State vs. Iowa State
Game time at 11 a.m. CT/ 5 p.m. GMT+1
Televised on ESPN
Ticket information here.
Aviva Stadium Information
Pregame will feature the K-State Marching Band and a joint band show with Iowa State at halftime.
Top 5 things to do in Ireland for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic
If you’re heading to the Emerald Isle to watch the big game on Saturday, Aug. 23, here are our top 5 picks for things to do while you’re in Dublin!
