Upcoming Sports Events in Dublin City
Dublin’s sporting calendar brings together international rugby, football, boxing, American college football and major Gaelic games throughout 2026. From packed fixtures at Aviva Stadium to landmark occasions at Croke Park, the city offers sports fans plenty of reasons to plan a Dublin break.
Stay at The Dean Dublin Centre on Harcourt Street and make a weekend of it. The hotel puts you close to St Stephen’s Green, the Luas and city-centre transport connections, with Dublin’s leading stadiums and sporting venues within easy reach.
Headline Events
Dance World Cup Finals
8–18 July 2026 | Convention Centre Dublin
Thousands of dancers from around the world arrive in Dublin for ten days of international competition across multiple dance disciplines. Its Docklands location makes it especially relevant to guests staying at The Dean Dublin Docklands.
Pierce O’Leary v Mark Chamberlain
1 August 2026 | 3Arena
Two leading super-lightweight contenders meet in a major professional boxing event at 3Arena. The venue is within easy walking distance of The Dean Dublin Docklands.
Arsenal v Real Betis
5 August 2026 | Aviva Stadium
Arsenal meets Spanish side Real Betis in a high-profile pre-season friendly at Aviva Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 7.30pm.
Gallagher Dublin Horse Show
5–9 August 2026 | RDS
One of Ireland’s landmark sporting and social occasions returns to the RDS with international show jumping, equestrian competitions and the Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland.
Zuffa Boxing 10
8 August 2026 | 3Arena
A major night of professional boxing comes to Dublin Docklands as Zuffa Boxing stages its tenth event at 3Arena.
Aer Lingus College Football Classic: TCU v North Carolina
29 August 2026 | Aviva Stadium
American college football returns to Dublin as the TCU Horned Frogs face the North Carolina Tar Heels at Aviva Stadium.
Katie Taylor v Flora Pili
5 September 2026 | Croke Park
Katie Taylor contests her farewell fight at Croke Park against undefeated French champion Flora Pili in a historic undisputed title bout.
Republic of Ireland v Austria
1 October 2026 | Aviva Stadium
The Republic of Ireland hosts Austria in a UEFA Nations League fixture at Aviva Stadium as the international football campaign continues.
Ireland v Argentina
6 November 2026 | Aviva Stadium
Ireland welcomes Argentina to Dublin for the opening home fixture of the 2026 Nations Championship.
FAI Men’s Cup Final
8 November 2026 | Aviva Stadium
The showpiece final of the Irish domestic football season returns to Aviva Stadium, bringing supporters from across the country to Dublin.
Ireland v Fiji
14 November 2026 | Aviva Stadium
Ireland faces Fiji in the Nations Championship, with the Pacific side bringing its trademark pace and attacking rugby to Aviva Stadium.
Republic of Ireland v Kosovo
17 November 2026 | Aviva Stadium
The Republic of Ireland meets Kosovo in another UEFA Nations League fixture at Aviva Stadium.
Ireland v South Africa
21 November 2026 | Aviva Stadium
Ireland hosts the reigning global powerhouse South Africa in one of the biggest rugby fixtures of the Dublin sporting calendar. Kick-off is scheduled for 4.40pm.
Leinster Club Hurling and Football Finals
5–6 December 2026 | Croke Park
The leading provincial club teams compete for Leinster honours in hurling and Gaelic football at Croke Park.
LGFA Club Finals
12 December 2026 | Croke Park
Ireland’s top ladies’ Gaelic football clubs meet at Croke Park to contest the national club championship finals.
Other Sports Events in Dublin
- Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland — 9 August 2026 | RDS
- Dublin Horse Show Nations’ Cup — August 2026 | RDS
- GAA Club Championship fixtures — Autumn and winter 2026 | Croke Park and Dublin venues
- Leinster Rugby home fixtures — September 2026–June 2027 | Aviva Stadium and Croke Park
- Republic of Ireland home internationals — Selected dates | Aviva Stadium
- Dublin GAA league and championship fixtures — Spring and summer 2027 | Croke Park
- Dublin Marathon — October 2026 | Dublin City Centre
- Great Dublin Bike Ride — September 2026 | Dublin and surrounding counties
- Dublin City Triathlon — Summer 2027 | Phoenix Park
- Irish Open swimming and aquatic events — Selected dates | National Aquatic Centre
- Basketball Ireland National Cup Finals — January 2027 | National Basketball Arena
- Leopardstown Christmas Festival — 26–29 December 2026 | Leopardstown Racecourse
- Irish Grand National Festival — April 2027 | Fairyhouse Racecourse
- Women’s and men’s international football fixtures — Selected dates | Aviva Stadium and Tallaght Stadium
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