Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories The Ireland team before taking on Slovenia earlier this month.Ryan Byrne/INPHO FreeDates For The Diary Aviva Stadium to host Republic of Ireland v Belgium in first leg of Nations League play-off The first leg takes place on 24 October before the second leg on 28 October. 10.34am, 17 Jun 2025 Share options THE REPUBLIC OF Ireland will host Belgium in the first leg of their Uefa Nations League promotion/relegation play-off at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, 24 October. Carla Ward’s side have the opportunity to secure promotion to League A should they overcome Belgium across two games, with the second leg taking place in Belgium on Tuesday, 28 October. Advertisement Ireland were sent into the play-off route after finishing second in Group 2 in League B on the back of a 1-0 win against Slovenia in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. They fell short of the four-goal victory needed to seal to spot and secure automatic promotion. Should the aggregate scores remain level after the two games against Belgium, extra-time will be played followed by a penalty shootout if required. League A status significantly boosts 2027 World Cup qualification hopes, with all teams guaranteed a play-off with favourable seedings. “The game against Belgium is massive for us in wanting to get promoted to League A in the UEFA Nations League but also with helping us in the qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA World Cup, so it is fantastic that we will play the first leg in the Aviva Stadium,” Ireland boss Carla Ward said after the fixture announcement. “The Aviva Stadium is one of the best stadiums in the world and I’ve been there as a fan on nights when the Irish fans create the atmosphere that they are famous for and it is really special. I’d encourage our fans to help make this another memorable night by securing their ticket and getting behind the team.” Ireland will head to the United States next month to play two international friendlies in preparation for the Belgium clash. The first game against the world number one side is set for Thursday, 26 June in Denver, Colorado, followed by the second meeting on Sunday, 29 June in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sinead Farrell Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Aviva Stadium to host Republic of Ireland v Belgium in first leg of Nations League play-off”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Aviva Stadium to host Republic of Ireland v Belgium in first leg of Nations League play-off”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel. Racism or Hate speech An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs. Trolling or Off-topic An attempt to derail the discussion. Inappropriate language Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs. Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts. Please provide additional information Thank you for the feedback Your feedback has been sent to our team for review. Leave a commentcancel Access to the comments facility has been disabled for this user View our policy ⚠️ Duplicate comment Post Comment have your say Or create a free account to join the discussion Aviva Stadium Dates For The Diary Nations League Republic Of Ireland News in 60 seconds FreeOn the Verge Williams lands 40 points as Oklahoma close in on NBA title 29 mins ago FreeScrum Half Lions call up van Poortvliet as cover for Gibson-Park injury Freein the pot Shamrock Rovers take Drogheda United's place in Uefa Conference League draw FreeMaking moves All Blacks star Ardie Savea set to miss Super Rugby in 2026 and return to Japan 'I told them to delete social media' - Ireland out-halves look to kick on COMING GOOD Furlong in the frame as Lions gear up for Argentina challenge AnalysisReport Card How will eliminated teams reflect on 2025 Sam Maguire exit? new chapter Dublin seven-time All-Ireland winner transfers to Meath side Dunboyne Sexton: 'I purchased my Munster season ticket, put it that way' Anthony Nash Drink driving prosecution against former Cork goalkeeper dismissed Dates For Diary GAA confirm next weekend's All-Ireland senior football and hurling fixtures more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online Sign in or create a free account To continue reading create a free account Or sign into an existing account