Tickets for this summer's pre-season fixture between Manchester United and Leeds United in Dublin go on general sale from today (Friday).
The clubs are due to meet at the iconic Croke Park stadium on Wednesday August 12.
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.
Tickets start from €50 for an adult and €25 for under-16s, plus booking fees.
The match marks a historic return of elite association football to Croke Park and will be the first football fixture at the venue since November 2009, when the Republic of Ireland faced France in a FIFA World Cup play-off in front of 79,000 fans.
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.
Croke Park Stadium, one of Europe’s largest venues with a capacity of 82,300, hosted a landmark NFL regular-season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings in September last year.
The stadium has also staged FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship qualifiers, Six Nations matches, and European Rugby Champions Cup fixtures, alongside major concerts by global artists such as Oasis, Coldplay, and Taylor Swift.
**Jason Wilcox, Manchester United** **Director of Football, said:** _“We’re excited to be heading to Dublin to face Leeds United as part of our pre-season preparations ahead of a big campaign._
_Playing an important fixture against one of our biggest rivals gives us a fantastic opportunity to connect with our supporters in Ireland. Their passion and energy will be invaluable as we build momentum and ensure the squad is in the strongest possible shape for the start of the 2026/27 season.”_
**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.”_
**Peter McKenna, Croke Park Stadium Director, said:** _“We are absolutely delighted to welcome two of football’s most iconic clubs to Croke Park for what promises to be a very special occasion._
_"Following the success of hosting the NFL in 2025, this is another opportunity to bring world class sport to Dublin and Irish fans. We know there is a huge following for both clubs in Ireland and look forward to delivering a special experience in Croke Park Stadium.”_
_CAPTION: Manchester United player Benjamin Šeško and Leeds United legend Tony Dorigo looking forward to this summer's friendly in Croke Park._