The first Shamrock Bowl to take place since 2019, due to COVID-19, the event will showcase the two best American football teams on the island of Ireland, and pit them against each other to be crowned the National Champions.
Shamrock Bowl XXXIV taking place at Kingspan Stadium will be the first time the game will be hosted in Belfast since Shamrock Bowl XXIII back in 2009.
AFI President, Aidan Maguire, said:
“On behalf of the AFI Board of Management, I am delighted to announce that the 2022 Shamrock Bowl will be held at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Sunday, August 7th.
“The home of Ulster Rugby is a world-class venue and one of the premier stadiums in the country. Having our national championship final at such a prestigious venue is another step in the growth of AFI.
“I want to thank Paula Bradley and her colleagues for welcoming the sport of American Football into their stadium, as it was truly humbling to receive such support. Shamrock Bowl XXIV promises to be a great event between the two best teams in the country, and we look forward to bringing our marquee championship final to the beautiful and historic city of Belfast.”
Ulster Rugby CEO, Jonny Petrie, added:
“The Shamrock Bowl coming to Kingspan Stadium for the first time is an exciting prospect for sports fans from across the province.
“Whether you’re an American Football fan already, or new to watching the sport, the final next month is set to be a great day out, as the competition showcases the best two teams in the sport from across Ireland.
“We are delighted to be working with American Football Ireland to be hosting this event at our stadium, and we look forward to a competitive match, which is something we are no stranger to at the home of Ulster Rugby.”
Tickets from £4 are available on Ticketmaster. All tickets must be pre-purchased online - tickets will not be available at the gate.
XXXIV Shamrock Bowl
Dublin Rebels vs. UCD American Football
Sunday 7 August
3pm
Kingspan Stadium