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sport · Friday 26 June 2026 · 7:45pm 
Dundalk FC Home Fixtures 2026 - Oriel Park
At Oriel Park · Oriel Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth
At Oriel Park · Oriel Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth
A Friday night at Oriel Park is one of the most straightforward ways to spend an evening in Dundalk. Dundalk FC are playing in the SSE Airtricity First Division in 2026 - a step down from the Premier Division they were relegated from - and that means something to prove at home, with sides chasing promotion pushing the standard of football up throughout the table. Home games run on alternate Friday evenings from late June through August, all kicking off at 7:45pm. It suits families, football tourists passing through, and anyone who wants a live match without paying Premier League prices or booking months ahead.
Oriel Park holds around 4,500 for domestic games, mixing seated areas with standing terrace. The main stand runs along the Carrick Road side and houses the dressing rooms, the club shop, and the Lilywhites Supporters Bar (home fans). The pitch is an artificial 3G surface, which keeps the game quick in all weathers. Atmosphere depends on the fixture - local derbies against the likes of Drogheda bring organised walks from town with flags, drums, and a lot of noise; mid-table Friday games are quieter but still lively. The club named the ground after Airgíalla, the medieval Irish kingdom that covered this part of Ulster - a small detail that gives the place a longer story than most non-league grounds could claim.
The five home fixtures in the June to August window fall on: 26 June, 10 July, 31 July, 21 August, and 28 August. Opponents vary - check dundalkfc.com for each specific matchup before you travel.
Dundalk is well served by rail from Dublin Connolly on the Dublin - Belfast intercity line; Dundalk Clarke station is around 500 metres from the ground. Bus Eireann services also connect the town from most directions. By car, the M1 motorway runs close to Dundalk; exit for the town centre and follow the Carrick Road (R178). There is a small car park directly opposite the main stand, with overflow parking on Carrickmacross Road or at Dundalk Railway Station for a modest fee. The town centre is a short walk if you want to eat or have a drink before the game.
If you are making a day of it, Dundalk town centre has the usual range of pubs, restaurants, and cafes within easy walking distance of the ground. The Cooley Peninsula and Carlingford Lough are close enough for a morning visit before an evening kick-off. There is more to see in Dundalk and across Co. Louth.
Heading to Oriel Park in Dundalk? Louth has plenty more to see. Read the Dundalk area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.