THE AIG FENWAY hurling classic is returning to Boston’s Fenway Park in November and it will feature a double-header for the first time.
Dublin will play Galway in a repeat of the 2015 match-up, while Tipperary will take on Clare at the home of the Boston Red Sox.
Super 11s is a modified version of hurling, designed for smaller pitches with just 11 players on either side. The only way to score is under the crossbar into the net, with a goal inside the designated scoring zone worth three points, and a score from outside worth five.
Both games take place on 19 November. Almost 28,000 people attended the 2015 game which formed part of the Irish festival in Boston.
“After an immensely successful event in 2015, we are delighted that hurling is coming back to Boston and Fenway Park,” said GPA Chief Executive Officer Dermot Earley.
“Playing our games in iconic sports venues like Fenway Park further promotes the growth and interest of our games in the United States and worldwide. Our players are looking forward to a great doubleheader on the pitch at Fenway this November.”
