Bohs and Shamrock Rovers to begin 2025 season at the Aviva Stadium

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The League of Ireland has confirmed that Bohemians will meet Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2025 Premier Division season.

On the 110th anniversary of the first meeting of Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers, a fixture filled with history, the first Dublin Derby of the season will take place at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, 16 February 2025 at 14:00.

Bohemians have forgone home advantage for the exciting opportunity to showcase one of the biggest games in Irish football to an even larger audience at the Aviva Stadium.

The game will kick off at 2pm on Sunday, 16 February at the Aviva Stadium and tickets will be available in mid-December.

The full fixture list for the 2025 League of Ireland season will be revealed on 17 December.

League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon said: “After a record-breaking season in 2024, we’re delighted to have a massive Dublin Derby between two of the oldest Clubs in the League on the opening weekend of the 2025 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division season in what will be a brilliant showcase of the best of League of Ireland in the Aviva Stadium.

"We have been delighted to see the attendances and fanbases rise in the League in recent years and this game will be a perfect opportunity to show the thrill, buzz and drama of the League to an even bigger audience.

"I want to thank both clubs for their co-operation in making this event possible and we look forward to welcoming both fanbases and new supporters to the opening of the season for what’s set to be a historic day for the League.”

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