NFL at Croker the next step

Croke Park stadium director Peter McKenna says attracting American football, including NFL games, to the stadium is part of a long-term strategy designed to help the GAA to maintain its financial independence.

Discussing tomorrow’s Croke Park Classic between Penn State and UCF, McKenna pointed out that the game would underline Croke Park’s suitability as a venue for future games.

“The NFL has had an experiment going with games in London for some years, and they’re very appreciative of that. They’re not going to put more games into London, but I think eventually they’ll put a franchise in Europe to capture that part of the market.