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Steelers fans gather in Ireland and Germany as Paris trip nears
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Sports/The Apex Times/Oct 19, 3:11 PM EDT

Steelers fans gather in Ireland and Germany as Paris trip nears

Ahead of Pittsburgh’s matchup in Paris, Steelers supporters turned out at watch parties in Dublin and Dortmund, showcasing how far the franchise’s international following reaches.

By The Apex Times Newsroom1 min readAI-assisted Apex article

The Steelers’ trip-week spotlight began early, with the team hosting international watch parties in Ireland and Germany for Pittsburgh’s game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In Dublin, the Failte Steelers Watch Party took place at Kennedy’s Bar & Restaurant. The event featured live music, Steelers game-day traditions, and a halftime panel discussion hosted by Steelers podcast lead Michael McQuaid.

Steelers legend Matt Spaeth attended the Dublin event, joining Steely McBeam for a question-and-answer session and autograph signings.

In Dortmund, the Steelers held “Heimspiel – The Steelers Watch Party,” presented by Heinz and SMS Group at Report Iduna Park. The gathering was tied to the Steelers’ partnership with Borussia Dortmund.

Steelers legend Chris Hoke attended the Germany event before traveling to Paris for the matchup, and participated in a flag football clinic focused on introducing young fans to the sport.

Why It Matters

  • The events underline the Steelers’ broad international fan base as the team moves into an NFL Paris stage.
  • Partner venues like Report Iduna Park show how the Steelers are leveraging established European sports brands to build local engagement.
  • Using legends and community activities such as flag football clinics aims to convert casual interest into longer-term Steelers fandom.

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Key Facts

  • The Steelers hosted watch parties in Dublin, Ireland and Dortmund, Germany ahead of their international game week.
  • The watch parties centered on Pittsburgh’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • The Dublin event took place at Kennedy’s Bar & Restaurant and included live music, Steelers traditions, and a halftime panel led by Michael McQuaid.
  • Matt Spaeth attended the Dublin watch party for a Q&A and autograph signings.
  • The Dortmund event, “Heimspiel – The Steelers Watch Party,” was presented by Heinz and SMS Group at Report Iduna Park.
  • Chris Hoke attended the Germany watch party and participated in a flag football clinic before heading to Paris.
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