North Carolina and TCU open their college football season in Dublin, Ireland, on August 29. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
Key facts
- •The game takes place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 12 p.m. ET.
- •TCU finished last season with a 9-4 record, while North Carolina finished at 4-8.
- •DraftKings lists TCU as an 8.5-point favorite to win the game.
- •Streaming services including DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV provide access to the ESPN broadcast.
- •The Aer Lingus College Football Classic is an annual event that brings college football games to Dublin.
The college football season begins with an international matchup between North Carolina and TCU at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, at 12 p.m. ET at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. The Tar Heels, led by Bill Belichick, will face the Horned Frogs in a rare meeting between the two programs.
By the numbers
Team Background and Betting Odds
TCU enters the matchup following a 9-4 record last season, while North Carolina finished their previous campaign with a 4-8 overall record. According to DraftKings, TCU is currently favored to win the game by 8.5 points.
Streaming and Broadcast Options
The game will be broadcast on ESPN for U.S. viewers. For those without a traditional cable subscription, several live-TV streaming services offer access to the network. DirecTV offers packages starting at $69.99 per month, while Fubo plans begin at $55.99 per month; both currently offer five-day free trials for new subscribers. Sling provides a more budget-conscious option with its Orange plan at $45.99 per month, which includes ESPN and ESPN2, or a one-day pass for $4.99. Hulu + Live TV includes ESPN Select as part of its $89.99 monthly plan, which also features a three-day free trial. Additionally, ESPN offers its own streaming service, ESPN Unlimited, for $29.99 per month, though it does not provide a free trial.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Rolling Stone.
