Leeds United will head to Dublin for a second consecutive summer ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Leeds United’s pre-season meeting with Manchester United in Dublin has been confirmed with key ticket details released.
The Whites will head to Dublin for a second consecutive summer, having played out a 1-1 friendly draw with AC Milan in August last year. The occasion was a huge success, with tens of thousands of Leeds fans heading to the Aviva Stadium from across Ireland, while others flew over from the UK and Europe.
This summer’s pre-season game against Manchester United will take place at Croke Park, an 82,300-capacity venue primarily used for Gaelic football. Tickets will begin to go on sale from 4pm today for Leeds United season ticket holders and members, with general sale commencing a week on Friday.
A statement read: “Croke Park Stadium and TEG Sport have today announced that Manchester United will take on Leeds United in a pre-season fixture at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park Stadium in August... Kicking off at 19:30 on Wednesday August 12th, the fixture will see one of English football’s biggest rivalries brought to Ireland for the first time, in what will be one of the standout sporting events of the summer.
“Pre-sale tickets will be available from Thursday 2nd April to Croke Park Premium and Suite members and to Manchester United and Leeds United season ticket holders and members, before going on general sale from 10 a.m. on Friday, 10 April via Ticketmaster. Tickets start from €50 for an Adult and €25 for under-16s, plus booking fees. Fans are strongly encouraged to register their interest here to put themselves at the head of the queue.
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“With a huge following for both clubs across Ireland, the game, which has been sanctioned by the FAI, is expected to attract a capacity crowd and create a unique atmosphere at the iconic venue. Both clubs have a rich Irish heritage with football icons Roy Keane, Denis Irwin, John O’Shea and Frank Stapleton among the legends to have starred for Manchester United, while Gary Kelly and Ian Harte had memorable careers at Leeds. Johnny Giles played for both clubs over the course of his career.”
Leeds United Chief Business Officer Morrie Eisenberg said: “We are excited at the prospect of returning to Dublin again this summer, our support in Ireland is huge which was demonstrated last year.
“Croke Park is one of the most historic venues in the world and we are looking forward to renewing our rivalry with Manchester United in what will be the first football match at the stadium since 2009, which will also serve as important preparation for the campaign ahead.”
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