Notre Dame
- Gates
- Stadium Gates A, B, C, D, and E open 90 minutes prior to kickoff each game day; premium doors (Doors 3, 4, 10, 14, and 17) and Duncan Student Center, Corbett Family Hall, and O'Neill Hall hospitality doors open 2 hours prior to kickoff.
- Bag policy
- Clear bag 12" x 6" x 12". Official bag policy ›
- Parking
- Lots: Blue Lot, Gold Lot, Bulla Lot, Burke North / Burke South / Dorr. Official lot map ›
- Tailgating
- Permitted in all gameday fan parking lots before and after the game; prohibited during the game in any campus lot or green space unless University-approved. Lots and gates open 8:00 am ET for all home games regardless of kickoff time; zipper parking starts 9:00 am.
- Transit
- Free public route on every home football Saturday; runs 3 hours pre-game (last departure from downtown South Bend 1 hour before kickoff) and 2 hours post-game, stopping at Aloft Hotel, Century Center/Courtyard by Marriott, DoubleTree, and McKenna Hall. Lines: Transpo Game Day Express.
- Rideshare
- Pre-game rideshare drop-off points: Compton Family Ice Arena, Rugby Lot (off Wilson Drive), and Lake Lot (near WNDU on Dorr Road).
- Accessibility
- Accessible/ADA parking in the Bulla Lot ($50) with a state-issued ADA placard or plate plus a University parking pass, with a free shuttle to Joyce Center Gate 4; ADA parking also available in the Joyce and Stadium reserved lots.
- Outside food
- No outside food or drink.
- Concessions
- Concession stands throughout the stadium; beer, wine, and seltzer are sold at general concession stands (21+, valid ID, 2-drink limit, service ends after the 3rd quarter).
Tap an upcoming game for its gameday links. Kickoff times are shown in the stadium's local time once announced and confirmed on a second source; until then, Kickoff TBA. Played games show no score.
The Notre Dame vs Michigan State rivalry, known as Megaphone Trophy, is played on Saturday, September 19 at Notre Dame Stadium. The Notre Dame vs Purdue rivalry, known as Shillelagh Trophy, is played on Saturday, September 26 at Ross–Ade Stadium. The Notre Dame vs Stanford rivalry, known as Legends Trophy, is played on Saturday, October 10 at Notre Dame Stadium. The Notre Dame vs Navy rivalry, known as Rip Miller Trophy, is played on Saturday, October 31. The Notre Dame vs Boston College rivalry, known as Frank Leahy Memorial Bowl, is played on Saturday, November 14 at Notre Dame Stadium.
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