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Where to Watch TCU’s Dublin Season Opener in Fort Worth – with Guinness on Draft
[UPDATED AUGUST 2026]
TCU opens the 2026 college football season in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, August 29. The Horned Frogs face North Carolina in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium, with kickoff at 11 a.m. Central on ESPN. It is TCU’s first international game—and a fitting excuse to pair the opener with a pint of Guinness.
If you’re staying in Fort Worth, here are five picks—six locations once both Buffalo Bros outposts are counted.
Draft selections can change, so confirm Guinness availability directly with the venue before game day.
Rogers Roundhouse opens at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and serves Guinness on draft. Outdoor screens, picnic tables, and the railyard backdrop make it an easy place to settle in before the 11 a.m. kickoff. It’s dog-friendly, has free on-site parking, and serves food.
The Henry McCarty is the most on-theme option: an Irish pub showing TCU in Dublin, with Guinness on draft. It opens at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, giving you time to order before kickoff.
Rabbit Hole is a below-street-level English-style pub with Guinness on draft, a dark interior, and screens for the game. It opens at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, making it a right-at-kickoff option. If you want time to order and settle in before the game starts, one of the earlier-opening spots may be the better call.
Flying Saucer has more than 75 taps, Guinness among them, multiple screens, and a downtown room that works well for groups. It regularly shows college football and gives mixed groups plenty of choices beyond Guinness. Flying Saucer opens at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, so plan to arrive right at kickoff.
Buffalo Bros TCU confirmed it plans to show college football throughout the season and serves Guinness on draft. Multiple screens, wings and pizza built for sharing, and its location in Horned Frog country make it a natural choice for the opener. It opens at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, right at kickoff.
Buffalo Bros Sundance Square confirmed it plans to show college football throughout the season and serves Guinness on draft. Multiple screens, a game-day menu, and a downtown location make it the convenient choice for anyone meeting in the city center. It opens at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, right at kickoff.
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Game Details
Who is playing?
TCU Horned Frogs vs. North Carolina Tar Heels in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
When is kickoff?
Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. Central in Fort Worth and 5 p.m. local time in Dublin.
Where is the game?
Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.
What channel is the game on?
ESPN.
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