Aviva Stadium

The Aviva stadium has outdone itself. Was in attendance for the Ireland v Australia autumn international. The pre show entertainment was a great addition which i haven’t experienced here before but seems they have upped their game. Staff and stewards were v pleasant and everything weekend like clockwork. Thank you for an amazing evening.

Love the Aviva. It’s always a good atmosphere with easy access in and out of the stadium. The photo below is the view from the upper tier. Though you are far away from the pitch, you get an unobstructed, clear view!

Unreal atmosphere at Ireland v Portugal. Winning 2 nil was great. Real buzz at the Irish goal end. Great stadium in the heart of D4. Short walk to Slatterys of Beggar's Bush for pints.

Good stadium, came here many years ago for a Six Nations game but this trip was for the B&I Lions v Argentina. Stadium is an impressive place, good views even from high up. Decent pubs and places to eat nearby.

Great experience and really good seats. Some stewards were a bit hostile on the way in which I understand they have to be sometimes but found it slightly unwelcoming. Apart from that a great day out despite the loss

First time watching live football and don’t know what to expect but surely it’s a great experience. Easy to get to and staff is helpful to guide us. The food and drinks are decent, toilet is clean. Great crowd for friendly match - Leeds United vs AC Milan 🤘

Really enjoyed my time at Aviva Stadium. The atmosphere was incredible, the crowd energy was great, and everything was well managed. Would definitely visit again.

This stadium is beautiful. Super spacious and easy to navigate. Restrooms are plentiful. Not many snack options through, so I would have a meal before coming and do not depend on the food there to keep the hunger at bay. Pictures and video attached are from the American football college match between KSU an ISU.

I had a wonderful time!! Nice size stadium and the concessions stand had the staple. Your ticket does not guarantee seat, from what I saw. In my section a group of people took seat and refuse to move when the actual ticket holders show up. No the security was no help, those people stood 10 toes down for stolen seats. Lolol. Just an fyi show up early if you want the seats u paid for..lol!!!

Nice facility. Obviously works better for soccer over American football. The pitch was too firm. The public address system was inadequate. Staff was true Irish friendly. This ent a long way. Concessions were lack luster but the beer options were plentiful.

Saw Taylor Swift's Eras Tour there and it was a dream! Had lower bowl seating and could see the stage perfectly! Loved that I wasn't too high up! The stadium is large, but well located by RDS. Accessible bathrooms and elevators for my partner and I were a huge help and staff was very kind! Would love to see a game or another show here.

How can being in Ireland for a Notre Dame Fighting Irish game be wrong? Well... it can't. You could feel the love in the stands and the crowd was amazing. We were in the front row of the 500's and they honestly weren't awful seats. The problem comes outside of the game. There are very limited women's bathrooms. The stadium ran out of TP within the first quarter so women were sharing tissues that they had in their purses. At the end of the game I tried to throw away my paper cup and couldn't find a trash can/recycle between my section and outside the stadium (with the exception of one that was so overfull it had collapsed). Overall it was an amazing day but it's a little obvious that they may have not been prepared for this game which I find odd because soccer (football) is so popular on the other side of the pond.

Our visit to the new Aviva stadium reviewed the mass shooting of the crowd by the Brits View film Michael Collins for a history

Amazing atmosphere. GREAT Food and really good and kind fans. Would Recommend going there.

Aviva Stadium is so beautiful! We went for the Ireland v England friendly. It was easy to find our seats and lots of options for beer. I only wish they sold merchandise as we were hoping to have a souvenir from our baby's first rugby match!

cant belive the 1 star reviews they suck but the aviva is great

I went here for a soccer game (Ireland vs. Greece) and it was absolutely beautiful! The stadium was spotless, unlike the ones in the US. There wasn't a single piece of trash anywhere and the bathrooms were very clean and spacious. The food and alcohol selection were good, I had fish and chips (they have burgers, fries, snacks, etc). The fish was tasty but the fries had no taste. They were in need of some seasoning. Also, there wasn't any ketchup for my fries. I'm so used to the ketchup and mustard stands they have all over stadiums back home. :( As for the field and stadium itself, the field is lush and green and the architecture is breathtaking. I love how open it is! I also can't get over how nice everyone is!

We went here for it's grand old opening when Manchester United played a League of Ireland side. The journey to the stadium was uncomfortably packed, and travel away from the stadium was even worse. But I don't think this has anything to do with the stadium itself, for it, in a word, was a bedpan. Actually not, it is magnificent. But after a witty taxi driver insisted on calling it a bedpan, we couldn't but help thinking about it looking like one of those unfortunate things that nurses hate. The stadium itself was terrific. Every seat gave you a view and though I had never been in the original Lansdowne Road, I can only assume that this is much more impressive. The frustrating thing is that one side of the stadium cannot be built any further so one of the stands look like it is only got about 400 seats in it altogether. I've been in a couple of stadiums (or is it stadia?) around the world as football is something of a passion of mine. The Allianz in Munich is the most stunning from the outside, Old Trafford is the most stunning from the inside. The Aviva, though it will never be as big or as beautiful as the Theatre of Dreams, it is still a fantastic and hugely impressive stadium which if only they could sort out the travel to and from it, would see it become the home of some great nights in football.

After witnessing a Six Nations defeat here today at the hands of England, the only positive thing that I can take away with me is that I really am a fan of this venue! The all-round architecture adds a very "modern" feel to Dublin. Getting into it has never been a hassle either, helpful staff on every corner pretty much guide you from the train station to your seat despite the hive of multiple entrances. Staff just seem very down to earth. Even the Hot Dog guy was strolling around in the wind and rain in such a happy and positive manner! The upkeep inside must be complimented also, always seems clean and well presented. Somebody's gotta clean up after 50,000 people right? Good work folks!! Beer and food, a little stale and marginally overpriced and this is my one and only reason for taking a star out of a full house rating but I've come here a couple of times now and always a great atmosphere no matter what the seats, weather, or the opposing supporters around you. Never seems to disappoint

Wow, this stadium is flipping amazing. It's stunning on the outside and just as impressive, if not more impressive on the inside. However when I compare it to other stadia, Croke Park for example, it falls short on a few small but important things. The first is the stairs to the upper level of the south stand, there is so many and it's tiring. In CP there is a ramp, which is big enough to drive an ambulance up and much easier to climb. Then there are the toilets, on my first visit the loos I found there were only six cubicles. In the likes of CP or Wembly you would find rows and rows of cublicles. I did find another ladies that had more than six cubicles, but I was still a bit surprised by so few in the first one. OK, I understand that they have less space to work with, but good design and engineering doesn't just get the esthetics right, it gets the little things right too. But its still a great stadium that deserves four stars. I look forward to going back again, hopefully for a game next time, instead of her royal highness Madge

This stadium is phenomenal. I've been to a few Ireland Rugby games here and although I was sitting quite high up, (scared of heights? me? Never.) I didn't mind too much. I recently went out to the Aviva for Vape Fest 2015 and luckily, got the use the lift up to the event, which meant I had a magnificent view of the entire, empty stadium. There's nothing quite like it. It's just beautiful.

Are you into sport ? Well, not really. But I must reveal my admiration for the AVIVA Stadium as it is one of the most amazing stadiums I have ever seen ! So, let's get started. What is the AVIVA Stadium ? The previous name of the AVIVA Stadium was the Lansdowne Road Stadium. It was created in 1872 by Henry William Dunlop who had the vision of a sporting venue for athletics. Was the stadium only devoted to athletics ? Originally the Lansdowne Road Stadium happened to be a multi sport stadium. In 1950, 40,000 people watched the Olympic games there. Nevertheless, the stadium soon became famous for its rugby games. The first rugby match played in Lansdowne was between Leinster and Munster in December 1976. And in 1978, the stadium held its first international rugby installation and became the world's oldest rugby union test venue. Any famous names performed in the Lansdowne Road Stadium ? In 1950, Ronnie Delany run in an athletic meeting there for the Olympics and reached the Gold medal. Some other famous hosts can be named, such as : Frank Sinatra, Liza Minelli, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Bon jovi, the Eagles, U2, and so on. How about the construction of Lansdowne Road ? The original stadium was built East to West. In 1900, the orientation of the stadium was changed to North/South. The planning approval granted in March 2007, the demolition of Lansdowne Road started in May 2007 and the AVIVA Stadium finally opened on 14th May 2010. Some figures ? All in all : - 50,000 seats - 36 corporate boxes containing 850 seats - 230 wheelchair spaces throughout the stadium - 189,9m North/South - 203m East/West - 47.65m high above pitch - 63.802 sq m - 3 restaurants - 9 kitchens - 69 kiosks / bars - 90,000 pints COST : €410 million (including €191 million government funding) Anything else to add ? From the outside, the AVIVA Stadium looks like a giant ball made of steel. It looks quite impressive I must say. From the inside, it looks like an egg with open shell. The grass is as green as you could ever imagine. The light is coming from everywhere as the egg is made of transparent tiles. Surprisingly, one side of the roof (allow me to call it like this) is lower. Gossips would reveal that the architects intend to work on an extention of the stadium. The architects will deny as the stadium has only only been designed to allow sunlight reach the neighbouring houses. For more information, check this link : http://www.avivastadium.ie/stadiumInformation.aspx "I feel hungry and want to experiment the Lansdowne Roar in the new stadium" says my best friend. Let's go to the Lansdowne Stadium, or shall I say the AVIVA Stadium. But don't tell me about the AVIVA Roar ! XD

People don't seem to understand that in this day and age there wouldn't be a stadium without corporate sponsorship. Plenty of reputable stadiums around the world bear the name of some faceless company. It's not an ideal situation but it's the price we pay to have such a world-class venue in our city, I myself have had the privilege of getting a guided tour of the innards of the hallowed ground. I have to say the naysayers will swiftly be silenced when it opens to the public. A simply breathtaking vista accompanies ultra-modern facilities. The superstructure is a wonder to look upon, fitting neatly into the Dublin skyline without being obtrusive. I challenge anyone to take a look around this fine sports ground and not be impressed. Truly the home our national teams deserve.

It's not even open yet but I want to get my digs in early. Where the hell is Aviva? Who plays for Aviva? Green jerseys mean you're playing for Ireland, not some soulless brand name created purely not to offend anyone. Bring back Lansdowne before kids grow up believing that there is nothing which cannot be sold. Lest we forget what Irish soccer stands for. The J-mac, a man who couldn't even sign to a club on a free transfer, bounding down the touchline in LANSDOWNE to take on the mighty Dutch-and coming out on top. He had no right to do so, nobody would've put him down had he just given up, rolled over and capitulated to a team in a different wage bracket. But he stood up and was counted. It's Robbie Keane on the other side of the world, all alone upfront and in the 93rd minute. It's Stuttgart '88. It's "give it a lash Jack". It's you knowing every one of these moments. It's history. It's seeing a group of average players pull out 0-0 all draws against the best teams in the world purely because they've been given something to fight for. And it's all been sold for seating capacity the FAI can't even shift, because they've sold our name for the privilege of raising ticket prices. It may well turn into a beautiful stadium, that we can all be proud of and teams will fight for. But until proven otherwise, you have me on record. I don't like the new name. It means nothing to no one. BRING BACK LANSDOWNE EDIT 18 Nov 2013; I now have a beef with the soundsystem; http://www.yelp.co.uk/topic/dublin-stop-the-music-at-the-aviva-stadium-important

If Beijing has the Bird's Nest, this is the freaking Aviary. Spotless. Beautifully constructed. Nicely located. Excellent facilites. AND I got to see Notre Dame kick Navy's butt here.

Saw this place tonight as part of a corporate launch / preview thingy. Wow baby! ... swank city ... I'm not interested in sport, but I'd throw on a granny knitted multi-coloured scarf and cheer for anyone to sit my nether region in this architectural wonder and simply gaze around! Born of the bubble, but long may it last.

I was at the Aviva recently, and not to watch a match, as you would automatically thing. I was at a corporate event here recently. I must say, the staff were really great! The place was set up perfectly. There were lovely snacks during our breaks and great fruit platters (which I loved!). We also did a stadium tour which was absolutely fantastic. The tour guide was great and it was really interesting seeing the transformation from Landsdown to the Aviva. This is a great venue to hold an event at.

Right, I fully admit I don't know one end of a football from the other (at this point feel free to point out that footballs don't have ends.... then realise that I probably wasn't kidding...) None the less I have been lucky enough to be invited to go to a good few Ireland soccer matches recently. I have watched them from one of the corporate boxes, sometimes for as much as a whole 10 mins of game play before the lure of the free bar and Celebs gets too much for me and I abandon all attempts to understand the beautiful game. The stadium is immaculately maintained and comfortable, I thoroughly enjoy my visits!!

This stadium is obviously being built in the bubble theme as seen in the swimming pool at the Beijing Olympics. Our giant bubble building is not a cloud of bubbles but one huge, glistening soap bubble being blown through a plastic hoop, curving, wobbling and billowing over Lansdowne Road in an incredibly dramatic way. Is it in any way necessary though, I mean, what the heck is wrong with Croker, it's giant and Dublin is tiny, my simplistic, adjective-based mathematics suggest that stadium needs are fulfilled entirely. Plus, one thing nobody has mentioned yet ... the name! What is it with the name, 'Aviva Healthcare and Insurance Solutions Incorporated Central Marketing Division Building' doesn't really roll of the tongue. I think we should just bite the bullet, keep the English sports in Croke Park and turn the whole thing into a giant McDonald's.

Terrible food. Beer is even worse. Views from the upper tiers can be obstructed and we'll be paying the cost of it in our tickets for the next 20 years. On the plus side it looks nice from the outside... and its not as baltic as Croke Park

I went to see Ireland v Scotland. A warm up game. The stadium is beautiful. We had great seats which was a bonus but I was really impressed with the stadium. The Q's for food and drinks moved quickly. However they could always do with more women's toilets.

I was there for the Ireland vs Wales match. I had Premium tickets and had a great time (obviously). The drinks selection was limited (lagers were Carlsbarg only, whch is a disaster) but also had a great selection of non-alcoholic drinks. They had a few hostess' going about with a survey asking how things could be improved, which is great once the suggestion are implemented but I have a feeling getting more drinks choices in is a little bit complicated with contracts and such :) Great atmosphere, queues weren't too bad considering it was a full house and the service was friendly. More than one hand dryer but bathroom would be handy, and dyson air blades are ideal. More effective and fastest dryers.

I could never be too critical of Football/Rugby Stadiums and I will not of The Aviva Stadium. Though I find the fact that the FAI/IRFU could not finish one of the stands to the same holding capacity as the other 3 stands (which is becoming a bit of a trait with Irish stadiums (Croke Park, Tallaght Stadium etc) disappointing, all in all it is a cool classy Stadium. In time I am sure it will be restructured to get maximum attendances but for now it is fine. I love the calm green coloured seats and the space you have sitting down. It is very pleasant to be in in the heat of the summer and facilities - bars and food halls are all to good standard. (It is not a pub at the end of the day!) Staff are friendly etc.

Amazing rugby match experience today. Bathrooms easily accessible and plenty of food/drink options. Cheers to good times at Aviva!

Concert last night €100 for premium level- queues at bar were a disgrace- yes it was busy but when you get to the top of the queue to hear the barman say I'll be back in a minute was just not good enough and then to just snigger in my face!!! The organisation of staff behind the bar was a joke!!!!!

Nice but a little cramped in the concourse areas. It looks like an awesome stadium from outside and the premium level is really nice. Apart from that, fairly standard stadium with one very small terrace which makes it look unique. Gives you somewhere to stick the away fans all the same.

This stadium is purpose built, it's got a great sound for concerts & captures a fantastic atmosphere at a match. I unfortunately can only give it two stars because on both occasions I've been here I've been in the upper tiers & it literally makes me nauseous looking down at the ground - I don't suffer with vertigo & haven't experienced this anywhere else, or in any other stadium I've been to.... Maybe I'm just weird!

Aviva Stadium is not family friendly. We went to the Man U game last night. Our 3 kids couldn't see over the person in front of them - Eldest being 8. The concessions were a disgrace. I don't mind paying for edible food but what they were serving was undercooked meats in stale bread. If you could find ketchup to help eat this tripe, you were doing well. Not even a napkin could be found to wipe the mess of the overpriced concessions. Overall, not a family friendly venue and whoever is doing the concessions must be a relative to have gotten the contract. If there food quality came into the equation for the tendering process I would be amazed. Whoever designed the seating plan must have no kids. United score 7 goals which was great but overall the experience at Aviva would be best avoided by families and those of us who like a 'hot' hot dog.

Impressive looking stadium from the inside or outside. I have only been inside once, for the Notre Dame American College football game last year but was very impressed by the inside of the stadium. I have frequently passed by on my cycle route from the city center down to Sandymount and would say that this stadium is both in a great location (directly serviced by the DART) and is very visually appealing for photographs. Although it may not be the largest stadium, it is very beautiful and modern.

Ok I do have to say the stadium does look impressive but to knock down a good Stadium Landsdowne Road and build the Aviva it's a shame I for one miss the old Landsdowne Road the atmosphere was so much better

Stunning architecture, very handy location at the footstep of the DART and near many bus stops, it's worth visiting when you're a rugby fan because the tour shows you everything in there. It's about €10 but hey, what else is there to visit on a rainy day ?

Awesome stadium, been here for Ireland's (victorious) friendlies against South Africa and Scotland. Love the atmosphere and the fact that you can drink in the stadium and during the game!

Flashing lights, roaring crowds and fanatics all around in a beautifully crafted stadium make this better than any stadium I've been to thus far. You feel the energy flowing through the stadium within the curved architecture. A stadium of stadiums. Okay, I'm sure there's nicer ones but compared to NFL and NBA stadiums, this seems so much less industrial and more representative of the art of the sport which takes place.

I have been here for few football games. Food is of much better quality than one would expect from a stadium. Although food is expensive. The staff are have always been friendly every time I have been there. I have never had a bad seat in Lansdowne. One of the bad things about Lansdowne is it look great from outside, however since its update in 2010 which took three years cost over 410 million. It still looks like the same old Lansdowne when your inside stadium the only thing new is the extra stand. Although the facilities have greatly improved since the upgrade. I still can't understand how the upgrade cost so much when inside of stadium still looks the same