VIKINGS UNVEILED AS STEELERS FOES FOR CROKER CLASH

AN ALL-seated Hill 16, alcohol inside Croke Park, and GAA players visiting the Minnesota Vikings are just a few things to expect this September 28.

- By DARRAGH CULHANE

The NFC North outfit have been unveiled as opponents for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first NFL regular season game to take place on Irish soil.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were confirmed for Croke Park in February, while the Vikings were announced as their opponents yesterday, with GAA HQ and its surrounding areas set to be converted into an American bonanza for the week of the game.

And, while the NFL is very strict in what information they do and don't give to the media, there are a few things that we do know after yesterday's media briefing.

A capacity of 76,000 (give or take) is expected, with NFL Ireland and UK general manager Henry Hodgson confirming after much speculation that Hill 16 will be seated for the match.