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Your seating map and chart: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat
“Lansdowne Road” · “The Aviva”
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4 outside · 2 inside the venue
Where to sit at Aviva Stadium
The best seats at Aviva Stadium are Upper or premium tier along the East or West Stand at halfway for the view. For value, choose Upper-tier South Stand or corners. For atmosphere, head to Lower tier behind the posts (South and North ends). Avoid Low single-tier North Stand back rows. Aviva Stadium seats 51,700, home of Ireland national rugby union team (IRFU) and Republic of Ireland football team (FAI) and Leinster (big matches).
Upper or premium tier along the East or West Stand at halfway
A central, elevated view of the whole pitch.
Full detail Best valueUpper-tier South Stand or corners
Cheaper seats with a full overview.
Full detail Best atmosphereLower tier behind the posts (South and North ends)
Vocal home support for tries and the anthem.
Full detail Where to avoidLow single-tier North Stand back rows
Farther and lower than the three-tier ends, with a weaker sense of enclosure.
Full detailAbout Aviva Stadium
Aviva Stadium holds around 51,700 in a curved, continuous bowl that is three tiers high on the South, East and West sides and a single low tier at the North end. The best views run along the halfway line in the upper or premium tier, the lower tier behind the posts is best for atmosphere and try-line action, and the upper South Stand and corners are the best value. It is the home of Irish rugby and football, and also stages Leinster's biggest European nights and major concerts.
A striking curved bowl on the historic Lansdowne Road site, opened in 2010 with a translucent polycarbonate wrap that sweeps down at the North Stand to respect neighbouring homes. The four sides curve into one continuous bowl, and the deliberately low North Stand gives it an asymmetric profile.
Seating plan & map
This is the map used for ticket sales at Aviva Stadium. Exact configuration varies by event.
How the venue is set up
Rugby internationals
Ireland Six Nations and autumn Tests, plus Leinster's biggest European nights, the flagship use.
Football internationals
Republic of Ireland home matches in a football configuration.
Concerts / other
Major concerts and occasional other sports in summer.
Seating levels explained
Lower tierLevel 1 blocks around the ground
The continuous lower ring closest to the pitch.
Pros: Close to the action and the atmosphere.
Cons: A flat angle behind the goals and in-goal.
Premium middle levelPremium and hospitality middle band
The premium middle tier along the sides with lounge access.
Pros: The best central sightlines and comfort.
Cons: Premium pricing.
Upper tierLevel 4 blocks
The top ring, present on the South, East and West sides.
Pros: An elevated full view and the best value.
Cons: Steep and, at the corners, distant.
North StandSingle-tier north
The deliberately low single-tier end built to limit overshadowing of nearby houses.
Pros: Behind-the-posts atmosphere.
Cons: Lower and smaller than the other three sides.
Best seats at Aviva Stadium
Best overall / halfway
Upper or premium tier along the East or West Stand at halfway
A central, elevated view of the whole pitch.
Best value
Upper-tier South Stand or corners
Cheaper seats with a full overview.
Best atmosphere
Lower tier behind the posts (South and North ends)
Vocal home support for tries and the anthem.
Try-line action
Lower tier near the in-goal
Close to where tries are scored.
Premium
Level 3 premium along the halfway line
The best sightlines with lounge and dining access.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall / halfway | Upper or premium tier along the East or West Stand at halfway | A central, elevated view of the whole pitch. |
| Best value | Upper-tier South Stand or corners | Cheaper seats with a full overview. |
| Best atmosphere | Lower tier behind the posts (South and North ends) | Vocal home support for tries and the anthem. |
| Try-line action | Lower tier near the in-goal | Close to where tries are scored. |
| Premium | Level 3 premium along the halfway line | The best sightlines with lounge and dining access. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Low single-tier North Stand back rows: Farther and lower than the three-tier ends, with a weaker sense of enclosure.
Front rows of the lower tier behind the in-goal: A flat angle to the far end.
Highest upper-tier corners: Steep and distant from the pitch.
Seats behind the stage at concerts: A restricted view for staged events.
Accessibility & companion seating
Aviva Stadium provides wheelchair and accessible seating with companion spaces on several levels, with accessible entrances, lifts and facilities. Positions are booked through the IRFU, FAI or venue, and the DART station beside the ground offers step-free arrival.
Where: Accessible platforms in the lower tier around the bowl.
Food & drink at Aviva Stadium
Food and drink kiosks operate throughout the Aviva, and for major internationals they open on every level, serving Irish and international food with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Premium Level and Patron ticket holders can book pre-match dining at the East Stand Bistro, a short walk from the pitch. Bars use a reusable cup system with no deposit — fans are asked to return cups to bars or collection bins.
The stadium is fully cashless across all bars and food kiosks, accepting contactless cards and mobile payments. Spectators may not bring alcohol into the stadium, and anyone appearing intoxicated can be refused entry.
Worth seeking out
- East Stand Bistro pre-match dining (Premium and Patron tickets)
- Kiosks open on every level for major internationals
- Reusable cup system at public and premium bars
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Fixtures & tickets at Aviva Stadium
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Republic of Ireland vs Austria
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 · UEFA Nations League
Republic of Ireland vs Israel
Sun, 4 Oct 2026 · UEFA Nations League
Ireland vs Argentina
Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · World Rugby Nations Championship
Ireland vs Fiji
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · World Rugby Nations Championship
Republic of Ireland vs Kosovo
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 · UEFA Nations League
Ireland vs South Africa
Sat, 21 Nov 2026 · World Rugby Nations Championship
Ireland vs England
Fri, 5 Feb 2027 · Six Nations
Ireland vs France
Sat, 13 Mar 2027 · Six Nations
Hotels near Aviva Stadium
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4-starGrand Canal Hotel Dublin
Dublin
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5-starDylan Hotel
Dublin
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5-starInterContinental Dublin by IHG
Dublin
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Getting there
Transport
Lansdowne Road DART station sits right beside the ground, and Dublin city centre is a 25-30 minute walk or a short DART ride. There is essentially no event parking, so the DART and buses are the way in.
The area
In leafy Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, a genteel residential and embassy district near the Grand Canal, a short walk from the city centre.
Aviva Stadium · Dublin, Ireland
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Aviva Stadium?
Around 51,700, making it one of the largest stadiums in Ireland.
Why is the North Stand lower than the others?
It was deliberately built low and single-tier to limit overshadowing of the neighbouring houses in Ballsbridge.
What was on the site before?
The historic Lansdowne Road stadium, demolished in 2007 and replaced by the Aviva, which opened in 2010.
Where are the best seats?
The upper or premium tier along the halfway line on the East or West Stand for a central, elevated view.
Who plays at the Aviva?
It is home to the Ireland rugby and football teams and hosts Leinster's biggest matches and major concerts.
How do I get there?
Lansdowne Road DART station is right beside the ground; there is essentially no event parking.
Which seats are best for concerts at Aviva Stadium?
Major concerts and occasional other sports in summer.
How do section numbers work at Aviva Stadium?
Section numbers at Aviva Stadium follow the seating tiers. Lower tier: Level 1 blocks around the ground; Premium middle level: Premium and hospitality middle band; Upper tier: Level 4 blocks; North Stand: Single-tier north.
Does Aviva Stadium have a seating plan with seat numbers?
Yes. Aviva Stadium's seating plan is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Lower tier Level 1 blocks around the ground; Premium middle level Premium and hospitality middle band; Upper tier Level 4 blocks; North Stand Single-tier north), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating plan on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.
What is the view like from the seats at Aviva Stadium?
The best views at Aviva Stadium are from Upper or premium tier along the East or West Stand at halfway — A central, elevated view of the whole pitch. The weakest are Low single-tier North Stand back rows: Farther and lower than the three-tier ends, with a weaker sense of enclosure. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating plan for Aviva Stadium.
Where should I sit at Aviva Stadium with kids?
With kids at Aviva Stadium, pick aisle seats near a concourse so exits and toilet runs are easy. Note that the Upper tier is steep, so young children and anyone uneasy with heights are better lower down.
Where are the wheelchair-accessible seats at Aviva Stadium?
Aviva Stadium provides wheelchair and accessible seating with companion spaces on several levels, with accessible entrances, lifts and facilities. Positions are booked through the IRFU, FAI or venue, and the DART station beside the ground offers step-free arrival. Locations: Accessible platforms in the lower tier around the bowl..
What are the stands at Aviva Stadium?
Aviva Stadium is made up of 4 main stands: Lower tier; Premium middle level; Upper tier; North Stand.
What is the view like from the seats at Aviva Stadium?
For the best view at Aviva Stadium, aim for Upper or premium tier along the East or West Stand at halfway (A central, elevated view of the whole pitch.); Upper-tier South Stand or corners (Cheaper seats with a full overview.). The view is most restricted from Low single-tier North Stand back rows (Farther and lower than the three-tier ends, with a weaker sense of enclosure.).
Is Aviva Stadium covered, and does it have a roof?
The Aviva Stadium has a curved roof that covers the seating while the pitch is open to the sky.
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Sources
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