Iowa State will play its first football game outside the United States in the 2025 season opener against Kansas State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on August 23, 2025 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. will be carried out.
“We are extremely grateful for this opportunity that Aer Lingus has given us to provide an unparalleled educational, cultural and athletic experience for the young people who participate in our football program,” said Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard. “There is,” he said. “Iowa State fans have a tremendous reputation for following the Cyclones wherever they play, and we look forward to seeing them travel with us to the Emerald Isle for the 2025 season opener.”
Cyclone fans can choose between travel and hospitality packages. Both include tickets to Iowa State Sectional games. All-inclusive travel packages include premium game tickets (with in-stadium hospitality available as an optional upgrade), luxury hotel accommodations, a special Iowa State welcome experience, and more. Alternatively, choose a match day hospitality package that includes premium in-stadium hospitality including food, drink and premium match tickets.
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“We are excited to have Iowa State and Kansas State participate in the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic,” said Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. “We look forward to seeing two Big 12 brands compete on a global stage in Dublin. The international exposure and cultural experience will be of great benefit to student-athletes, the organization and the conference as a whole. .”
Flight details will be published 10 months in advance of the match, and a menu of unique travel experiences will be unveiled this fall, making it easy to add them to your travel package. You will receive another email as information regarding your flight and travel experience becomes available.
The remaining match tickets are expected to go on sale in early 2025 for fans who only wish to purchase a single ticket to a match.
To book or customize a travel package, or if you have any questions, please contact On Location at 877-260-0645 or ireland@onlocationexp.com. For any questions regarding hospitality packages, please contact Nicola Carrick at hospitality@collegefootballireland.com.