K-State Nation is headed to The Emerald Isle as the Wildcats will open the 2025 season against Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Looking for travel options, view those packages here.

If you’re headed to Dublin, we encourage you to check this page as you make your plans! We’ll add information as it becomes available.

Alumni Association Membership Gift

Members will receive an exclusive souvenir from the Alumni Association available only in Dublin! Pick up details will be available soon. Not a member? Join today. 

FRIDAY, AUG. 22

• K-State Pep Rally

Friday afternoon 3:30 p.m. GMT at the Merrion Square Park in Dublin. The pep rally will feature the football team and members of the K-State Marching Band, Classy Cats, K-State Cheer and Willie the Wildcat.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23

Wildcat Pub Takeovers
Join us all week long and especially on Friday and Saturday at these Dublin pubs.

• • Buskers
    13 - 17 Fleet St, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 WD51, Ireland

• • Ryan's Beggars Bush
    115 Haddington Rd, Dublin, D04 H328, Ireland

• • The Bath Pub
    26 Bath Ave, Dublin, D04 X7P8, Ireland

• • The Old Storehouse
    3 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 CX67, Ireland

The Alumni Association will host multiple pregame events at local pubs prior to kick off. No reservations will be required. Join us to find your Wildcat friends and enjoy special K-State Ireland swag!

• Game

K-State vs. Iowa State
Game time at 11 a.m. CT/ 5 p.m. GMT
Televised on ESPN
Ticket information here.