First NFL game in Ireland delivers €104.5m for economy

A press release from the the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport has confirmed that the NFL Dublin game held at Croke Park in September 2025 generated an estimated €104.5m in total economic impact for Ireland.

Following new research undertaken by BDO on behalf of Fáilte Ireland, the department confirmed €76.8m was spent on accommodation, food and beverage, retail and transport expenditure, along with event operational costs and associated activities.

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