NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, will host the 94th playing of the Navy-Notre Dame game on Aug. 29, 2020, Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk, University of Notre Dame Vice President and James E. Rohr Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick and the Prime Minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar announced today. "The University of Notre Dame, our football program, our alumni and fans had such a wonderful experience in 2012," said Swarbrick. "The people of Ireland were incredibly welcoming and made our time on the Emerald Isle unforgettable. It wasn't long after our return from that trip that Navy initiated conversations with the hopes of bringing this matchup back to Dublin. Chet and his staff at Navy deserve a ton of credit for making this a reality. The Irish ag dul ar ais go hÉirinn On August 29, 2020 the Irish will face off with the Midshipmen at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland: https://t.co/RfiZnRAvAT#GoIrish ☘️🇮🇪 #BeatNavy pic.twitter.com/6jTWGrVeR6 — Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 25, 2018 "I'm so excited, not only for our student-athletes and those that will travel from the states, but for the people of Ireland and all of those that will make this another experience to cherish." "We are thrilled and excited to return to Aviva Stadium in Dublin for the 94th playing of the Navy-Notre Dame game," said Gladchuk. "In 2012, it was one of the greatest airlifts in all of sports with more than 35,000 people coming from the United States to witness the beauty of Ireland and the extravaganza that is Navy-Notre Dame and we expect just as many people to return in 2020. The support and enthusiasm for the game in Ireland is magnificent with the complete support from the Prime Minister and the Irish government agencies. We are looking forward to a great matchup in a country that knows no bounds for hospitality." RELATED STORIES: Here's who could end the Irish's unbeaten streak "College football is one of the greatest spectacles in world sport and to bring it back to Ireland for a five-year series is wonderful news for Irish tourism and for sports fans," said Varadkar. "Over 35,000 fans travelled to Ireland when Notre Dame and Navy last met in Dublin in 2012 and we will warmly welcome them and many others back for the Aer Lingus College Football Classics. Major games such as this one showcase Ireland as a location for international events and tournaments and put our world-leading hospitality and tourism sector front and center. I look forward to the first game of the series with the return of Notre Dame vs Navy in August 2020; I have no doubt it will be a hugely popular occasion." Some rivalries are more than just rivalries; they're friendships. No. 3 @NDFootball is always proud to battle the Midshipmen on the field... and then stand behind them for their alma mater. They'll do the same again on Saturday.#GoIrishpic.twitter.com/yed3mYO7m8 — The Fighting Irish 😷 (@FightingIrish) October 23, 2018 The Navy-Notre Dame rivalry is the longest continuous intersectional rivalry in college football with the two schools having met every year since 1927. The 90th meeting between the two schools will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27, at San Diego County Credit Union Stadium in San Diego, California. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET and will be seen nationally on CBS. Ticket Information As the visiting team, a limited number of tickets will be made available to Notre Dame fans through the 2020 Alumni Lottery. However, fans can be a part of the official Notre Dame Tour and secure exclusive game tickets. There are a variety of experiences to choose from including must-see attractions, adventure, culinary and golf outings, and much more, courtesy of Anthony Travel. Learn more and secure your seats in Aviva Stadium by visiting ND2Ireland.com. Tourism and Economy The announcement by Prime Minister Varadkar in Dublin is part of a five-game American Football Series that will bring a $250 million economic value to the country. Aer Lingus was unveiled as the title sponsor for the series and all five games will be played in Aviva Stadium, starting with the Navy-Notre Dame game. The classic will be called The Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Organizers and Sponsors The games will be organized by Irish American Events Ltd., which is a joint venture between Corporate.ie and Anthony Travel, which have been involved in college football games in Ireland previously. The other key partners who will drive the game in both Ireland and America are Failte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and Dublin City Council.<doc-sep>“We are thrilled and excited to return to Aviva Stadium,” Gladchuk said in a statement. “In 2012, it was one of the greatest airlifts in all of sports with more than 35,000 people coming from the United States to witness the beauty of Ireland and the extravaganza that is Navy-Notre Dame, and we expect just as many people to return in 2020.”<doc-sep>
SOUTH BEND – The Fighting Irish are headed back to Ireland. Notre Dame and Navy have moved their 2020 football meeting to Aviva Stadium in Dublin, the schools announced Thursday. The game was originally scheduled to be played on Sept. 5, 2020 at MetLife Stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands but will now be played on Aug. 29 of that year at the 51,700-seat stadium. The two traditional rivals also played in Ireland in 2012 and 1996. Notre Dame opened a perfect regular season in 2012 with a 50-10 win over Navy on Sept. 1; in 1996, Lou Holtz’s final season as coach, the Irish won 54-27 in Dublin on Nov. 2. More:Notre Dame WR Miles Boykin doing his best imitation of hero Calvin Johnson Insider:Unbeaten and with inside track to playoff, Irish can draw comparisons to 2012 “I’m so excited, not only for our student-athletes and those that will travel from the States, but for the people of Ireland and all of those that will make this another experience to cherish,” Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said in a statement. More than 35,000 American football fans flew into Ireland for the 2012 meeting. The 2020 matchup will be the first of five Aer Lingus College Football Classic games played in Dublin through 2024. Remaining matchups have yet to be announced. The Irish and the Midshipmen meet Saturday night in San Diego, marking Notre Dame’s first visit to that city for football. Notre Dame now has two bye weeks on its 2020 schedule with the other coming Oct. 24, seven games in.