Dublin football stadiums: Five of the best in the Irish capital

Dublin is home to some of Ireland's most iconic sporting arenas, with a mix of historic grounds and modern venues that showcase the city's rich sporting culture. From massive national stadiums that host international fixtures to vibrant club grounds where local passion comes alive, Dublin football stadiums offer a unique blend of atmosphere, history, and scale.

Whether it's the chant of fans at Aviva Stadium or the electric nights at Tallaght, the capital has something for every football supporter.

In this post, we explore the five biggest stadiums in Dublin, looking at their size, significance, and the role they play in shaping the city's sporting identity. These Dublin football stadiums are not just places where matches are played; they are landmarks that bring communities together and connect Irish football to the wider European stage.

Dublin football stadiums: A full overview

Aviva Stadium – National stadium

Aviva Stadium is the home venue for Ireland’s Rugby Union team and the Republic of Ireland football team. It was opened in 2010 and can hold over 50,000 fans. It has held two UEFA Europa League finals, including last the 2024 clash between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen.

It is also one of the host venues for Euro 2028, which will be played in the UK and Ireland. The ground is located a mile south of the Dublin city centre and will be one of the most popular destinations for visiting supporters when the tournament gets underway in four years.

Dalymount Park – Home of Bohemians

Bohemians have played their home matches at Dalymount Park since 1901. It is an old-fashioned ground with its major redevelopment project in the late 1990s. These renovations, which cost north of £1 million, saw the old main stand replaced.

It was announced in February 2024 that the Dublin City Council gave the green light for Bohemians’ planning application to build a new stadium that will cost more than €40 million and hold over 8,000 spectators. It is expected that the new facility will be ready for the 2027 season.

Dalymount Park is a venue with significant history as well. Back in 1957, 48,000 fans came to watch Ireland play England, which remains the ground’s record attendance. The significant investment being put into this stadium, along with its long history of holding high-profile international matches, means that it is a ground definitely worth visiting.

Richmond Park – Home of St Patrick’s Athletic

In the early 20^th century, the British Army used Richmond Barracks as a “recreational area”, which is the same land where Richmond Park, home of St Patrick’s Athletic, now sits. It is a unique ground that is located behind terraced housing in the suburb of Inchicore.

There has been speculation in recent years that St Patrick’s Athletic might leave Richmond Park to build a bigger and more modern facility. No new plans have materialised, including a proposed 2025 groundsharing agreement with Shamrock Rovers, which was quickly rejected by supporters.

Tallaght Stadium – Home of Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers are the most successful club in the Republic of Ireland, winning the league 21 times. The club moved into Tallaght Stadium after years of groundsharing in the 1990s and early 2000s, as the former owners in 1987 had sold Glenmalure Park Stadium to property developers.

In the 2010s, the Hoops had to redevelop the south stand to comply with UEFA rules, especially when qualifying for the Europa League in the 2011/12 campaign. They played Tottenham Hotspur in the group stage that year, with 8,500 fans attending.

Our League Phase fixtures have now been confirmed 👇 #RoversInEurope pic.twitter.com/6rc5IBbiZe

— Shamrock Rovers FC (@ShamrockRovers) August 30, 2025

Stephen Bradley’s side have successfully qualified for the Europa Conference League through playoffs, which means there is still more European football to play at Tallaght Stadium. Their first ‘League Phase’ match will be a trip to Prague to face Sparta Praha in October 2025.

Tolka Park – Home of Shelbourne

Tolka Park has hosted two Republic of Ireland matches in 1981 and 1983. Both matches were against Wales, with the first fixture drawing a crowd of 15,000.

There were doubts that this ground would be Shelbourne’s home in the future, especially as Dublin City Council took control of the ownership of the stadium in 2016. However, in May 2024, the city council announced that they had granted the League of Ireland club a 250-year lease.

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Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Joey O’Brien as Head Coach on a long-term deal.https://t.co/806Sa7qIUo #DublinsFinest | #Since1895 pic.twitter.com/J2QNnr1jr7

— Shelbourne FC 🏆 (@shelsfc) July 3, 2025