ESPN's College GameDay will be broadcasting live from Dublin's College Green this Saturday. The exciting event is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and ESPN Networks, serving as a prelude to the American College Football game between Georgia Tech and Florida State taking place in the Aviva Stadium on the same day. The show will be broadcast live on the city streets between 2pm and 5pm.
The three-hour live broadcast is a highlight of American College Football's pre-game shows, reaching an impressive 30 million viewers last season. This marks the first time the programme has been broadcast outside of the USA. Read more: Met Eireann issue status yellow warning for 11 counties for 'unseasonably strong' winds Sign up to the Dublin Live Newsletter to get all the latest Dublin news straight to your inbox.
The family-friendly event is free and open to the public without the need for tickets. As part of the College GameDay experience on College Green, Dublin City Council will provide entertainment including traditional Irish music performances and dancing. The street will also be adorned with College Football and GameDay branding, promoting Dublin as the host city and providing visitors with plenty of photo opportunities.
Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan said: "I am delighted to welcome so many of our American friends to the city of Dublin this weekend, and this event once again proves how capable our capital city is to host major sporting events. The presence of ESPN th.