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TCU, North Carolina will open 2026 in Ireland

North Carolina vs. TCU to open 2026 season in Ireland: Tar Heels, Horned Frogs set for clash in Dublin

Bill Belichick's North Carolina will face off against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, to open the 2026 season in the annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic, the schools announced on Tuesday. The matchup marks the first international competition for both programs.

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North Carolina, TCU to open 2026 season in Ireland’s Aer Lingus College Football Classic

The 2026 college football season will begin with a matchup between North Carolina and TCU in Dublin, Ireland, in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The teams will play Aug. 29, 2026, at Aviva Stadium.

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Overseas college football opener: TCU, North Carolina to play in Ireland in 2026

TCU football will open the 2026 season against North Carolina in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland at Aviva Stadium. The universities are expected to make the announcement on Tuesday, April 22. TCU has scheduled a press conference for 10 a.m.

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TCU Football 2026 Season Opener to be Played in Ireland

FORT WORTH — The TCU Horned Frogs will play their 2026 season opener in Dublin, Ireland as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, the school announced on Tuesday morning. The game will ...

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Frogs Headed to the Emerald Isle to Start 2026 season

Instead, though, the game was moved Dublin. This will mark TCU's first time playing a football game internationally. The Aer Lingus College Classic marks the beginning of the college ...

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