Ireland and New Zealand will face off for a rugby rematch at Chicago's Soldier Field on November 1, 2025.
“The Rematch: Ireland v All Blacks” will take place at 3:10 pm CST on Saturday. November 1, 2025.
The 'rematch' was confirmed in a press conference on Tuesday, February 18 at Chicago's Soldier Field.
This will be the second time Ireland and New Zealand's rugby teams have met in Chicago, following an epic 2016 clash that resulted in Ireland defeating the All Blacks for the first time in their 111-year history.
Since that moment, the teams have played each other 10 times, winning five each and establishing one of the great modern rivalries in rugby.
JUST ANNOUNCED: @IrishRugby and the New Zealand @AllBlacks will return to Soldier Field for The Rematch on November 1 🏉
Don’t miss the chance to witness this historic rivalry unfold live! pic.twitter.com/pQEfjDZJ07
— Soldier Field (@SoldierField) February 18, 2025
"Ireland has some of the most passionate fans in the world and Chicago is expected to turn green come November 1," Irish Rugby said on Tuesday.
Kevin Potts, CEO of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), said: “We are delighted to see international rugby return to Chicago for this historic ‘Rematch’ between Ireland and New Zealand.
"The 2016 encounter at Soldier Field is one of the greatest moments in Irish Rugby history, and the rivalry that has grown between our two teams since then is a testament to the quality, passion, and the respect that Ireland and New Zealand have for each other.
“We hold the New Zealand Rugby Union in the highest regard; the All Blacks have been the embodiment of sporting excellence for generations, and we have the utmost admiration for their outstanding contribution to our game.
"As we look forward to November 1, we know rugby fans from around the world will once again come together to witness an unforgettable clash of two outstanding teams."
We're excited to be heading back to Soldier Field in Chicago this November to face New Zealand! 🇺🇸#TeamOfUs
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 18, 2025
Irish Rugby said on Tuesday that New Zealand's All Blacks are "one of the most storied and dominant teams in all of sport, who enjoy strong support wherever they play, particularly in the United States, and fans will get the chance to see the All Blacks perform the haka before the match."
New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson said: “We’re excited to be taking the All Blacks back to Chicago, and for it to be against Ireland is especially fitting.
"We have massive respect for the Irish, and recent history between our two teams means that this will be a highly anticipated match up.
"Both teams have passionate fans who will be keen to make an occasion of travelling to the game at such an iconic venue.
“Rugby is experiencing great momentum in the US, particularly with the upcoming Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033, and with the growth of Major League Rugby. The US is part of our wider global strategy, and we’re looking forward to this match as part of our ongoing engagement with North America.”
01.11.25 | Soldier Field, Chicago 😤 pic.twitter.com/PlZ8O59wvg
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) February 18, 2025
Ireland v New Zealand Chicago 2025 tickets
The pre-sale for the Ireland v New Zealand rugby rematch in Chicago 2025 goes on sale via Ticketmaster this Thursday, February 20 at 10 am CT.
The general sale for the Ireland v New Zealand rugby rematch in Chicago 2025 goes on sale via Ticketmaster this Friday, February 21 at 10 am CT.
There is an eight-ticket limit per person.
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