Ireland v All Blacks Chicago

International rugby returns to Soldier Field in Chicago this November, with a classic match-up between two international titans, Ireland and the New Zealand All Blacks.

“The Rematch: Ireland v All Blacks” on Saturday November 1, 2025 will be the second time these 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 5 each and establishing one of the great modern rivalries in rugby.

Interest in this event will draw fans to Chicago from all over the world. As a city boasting some of the most famous and successful sports franchises in history, Chicago is a natural home for this international blockbuster.

Ireland has some of the most passionate fans in the world and Chicago is expected to turn green come November 1. The 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.