What happened: Katie Taylor has officially confirmed her long-awaited homecoming fight at Croke Park against unbeaten mandatory challenger Flora Pili on September 5, 2026. The event marks the first professional boxing match at Ireland's national stadium in over 50 years.
Why it matters: The bout sees Katie Taylor defend her WBA, WBO, IBF, and Ring Magazine super-lightweight titles while vying for the vacant WBC belt to become a three-time undisputed champion. It is expected to be the final fight of her legendary career, fulfilling a career-long ambition to headline the 82,300-capacity venue.
By the numbers: Taylor enters the bout with a 25-1 record (6 KOs), while Pili remains undefeated at 12-0 (2 KOs). Tickets for the historic event start at €38.70, with global distribution handled via DAZN.
What to watch: Tickets go on general sale Friday, June 12, as the fight world prepares for one of the most significant events in Irish sporting history.