Experience Dublin with fellow Wisconsin fans during an unforgettable week of college football, Irish culture, exclusive fan events and sightseeing.
August 28, 2027 at
the Dublin stadium in
Dublin, Ireland
All-Inclusive
All-Inclusive Happy Hour, Tailgate & Other Events
Game Day
Tickets to
2027 college football season opener in Dublin
included
No-Worry Travel
Onsite coordinators and expertly crafted itineraries
Travel from Wisconsin to Dublin for an unforgettable week of college football, Irish culture and sightseeing.
Join fellow fans for the college football season opener in Dublin on Saturday, August 28, 2027. Our travel packages bring hotel accommodations, game tickets, transportation, sightseeing and fan gatherings together in one professionally planned trip.
Six-night flight packages from Milwaukee (MKE) are now available, with roundtrip flights, airport transfers and a welcome breakfast included.
Depending on your package, enjoy daily breakfast, a lower-level game ticket, stadium transfers, a welcome gathering with food and drinks, the Night Before Pep Rally, an all-inclusive tailgate, a Jameson Distillery tour and a Guinness Storehouse tour.
Guests on the six-night itinerary can also explore Kilkenny and the surrounding countryside and see Dublin on a hop-on hop-off city tour.
Sports Fans Travel handles the details so you can focus on exploring Ireland, meeting fellow travelers and enjoying game week.
Reserve with a $400 nonrefundable down payment per person. Within 24 hours, Sports Fans Travel will email you a questionnaire for your travel details, package selection and hotel choice. After you complete it, we’ll send an invoice within 7 days. Your remaining balance will be divided into monthly payments, with the final payment due 45 days before the trip begins.
This is an independently organized fan trip. No university, team or event organizer affiliation or endorsement is implied.
What’s included in the 2027 Wisconsin Takes Dublin package
All this and more!
Your Choice of Dublin Hotels
Choose Ruby Molly Hotel by IHG or StayCity Dublin City Centre for your four-night or six-night package, with daily breakfast included and convenient access to central Dublin.
Guaranteed on Gameday
Guaranteed LOWER LEVEL game ticket (end zone/corner) to the 2027 college football season opener in Dublin with other fans!
Hop On Hop Off Tour
Explore Dublin’s top attractions at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off city tour, included in six-night packages.
Welcome Happy Hour
Kick off your trip with fellow fans at this hosted happy hour at a great venue walking distance from the hotel -- don't worry, your food and drinks are included to get this EPIC trip started the right way!
Night Before Pep Rally
Join fellow fans at the Night Before Pep Rally, with food and drinks included in your package.
All-Inclusive Pre-Game Tailgate!
Featuring all-you-can drink delicious beer, wine, and cocktails along with a delicious buffet of all-you-can-eat grub, this will be the best party in Dublin -- and it's only steps from the Dublin stadium!
Jameson Distillery Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Jameson Distillery with a cocktail included.
Guinness Storehouse Tour
Tour the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a pint in the Gravity Bar.
No Worries
Onsite support from professional Sports Fans Travel coordinators from the moment you sign up. Your dedicated trip host will email you as soon as you place your deposit and then they'll be the ones sharing drinks on gameday and throughout your trip!
Special Surprises
Moments you can’t plan for (but we somehow do). From a golf excursion to an unannounced special guest, we know JUST what it takes to make this bucket list trip as EPIC as you can get!
Swag Bag
Commemorative Sports Fans Travel Goody Bag featuring a commemorative shirt & scarf, travel adapter, and more fan essentials tailored for each experience!
Kilkenny & Countryside
Explore Kilkenny, mountain scenery and historic sites on a full-day excursion from Dublin, included in six-night packages.
Itinerary Details
Day 1
— Wednesday, August 25
Arrival/Check In
Welcome Breakfast
Happy Hour with Drinks & Food Included
Welcome breakfast and airport transfers are included in flight packages only.
Day 2
— Thursday, August 26
Jameson Distillery Tour
Guinness Storehouse Tour
Day 3
— Friday, August 27
Night Before Pep Rally with food and drinks included
Day 4
— Saturday, August 28
Tailgate Party with all food & drinks included steps from the Dublin stadium
Gameday: 2027 college football season opener in Dublin
Roundtrip Gameday Transfers included in ALL packages
Day 5
— Sunday, August 29
Explore Dublin with Hop On Hop Off Tour of Dublin
Four-night packages check out today. Hop-on hop-off tour is included in six-night packages.
Day 6
— Monday, August 30
Day trip to Kilkenny and the surrounding countryside
Day 7
— Tuesday, August 31
Check Out/Departure
Six-night packages check out today. Airport transfers are included in flight packages only.
Itinerary dates and times are subject to change based on weather, capacity, and other unforseeable issues.
Pricing
Zero Percent Payment plans available
FLIGHT PACKAGES
Departs MKE 8/24, Returns 8/31
Six NightsDeparts 8/24 on Overnight Flight Arrives to Dublin 8/25
What’s Included
Roundtrip flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Dublin (DUB) with one checked bag, carry-on, personal item, and unlimited beer/wine on international legs
Roundtrip airport transfers to and from your hotel
Making it all inclusive with all of the events made it very special.
Mike U.
Dublin trip
2026
I have searched my mind to think of how that week could have been improved and can't think of a thing! Every event was fantastic...hotel was great...food was great...game was great...all transportation was great...Josh and Zach held it all together! Would recommend this company for any sports travel! Great job and good people!
Jim F.
Dublin trip
2026
Great trip, very well organized with a variety of tours and events to not only enjoy the sporting activity but to learn about the city and country!
Debbie S.
Dublin trip
2026
We suck at planning things to do when we go on vacation, so having everything planned for us already was great. We didn't have to think about getting game tickets, plane tickets, book a hotel, or how to go sight seeing because it was all included. For us, this was a fantastic value and experience.
Can’t make it this year? Drop your email and we’ll make sure that you don’t miss out next year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Ireland’s weather is changeable year-round, so always prepare for rain and wind, regardless of the month. Layering is key, and a good waterproof jacket is your best travel companion!
August still offers some of the warmest and most pleasant weather in Ireland, with average temperatures ranging from 57° to 66°. While rain is always possible, August tends to be one of the drier months, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Pack light layers, a waterproof jacket, and comfortable walking shoes. Don’t forget sunscreen—sunny spells can be surprisingly strong.
September marks the transition to autumn, with temperatures gradually cooling to 54°–63°. Rainfall increases, and the days grow shorter. A warm sweater, a waterproof coat, and sturdy footwear are essential. This month is perfect for exploring cities and countryside alike, as the summer crowds thin out.
Sports Fans Travel will email you within 24 hours with a questionnaire to gather your travel details, including your package and hotel selections. Once you complete the questionnaire, we’ll send an invoice within 7 days. An SFT representative will reach out if any further information is needed.
Your remaining balance will be divided into monthly payments, with the final payment due 45 days before the trip begins.
Deposits for this trip are nonrefundable because the trip date and pricing are confirmed.
Yes. Six-night flight packages are available with roundtrip flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Dublin (DUB), departing August 24 and returning August 31, 2027. Flight packages include roundtrip airport transfers and a welcome breakfast. The separately listed four-night and six-night non-flight packages do not include flights, airport transfers or the welcome breakfast.
We can accommodate seating requests for groups wishing to sit together. Please indicate on your questionnaire who you are traveling with so we can coordinate your group’s seating request.
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Independently organized fan travel. No university, team or event organizer affiliation or endorsement is implied.
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