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Gameday Guide

Notre Dame Stadium

South Bend, Indiana · notre-dame

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags may not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 in (logo on one side only, max 4.5 x 3.4 in). Exceptions permitted: a clutch bag or wallet (with or without handle/strap) not exceeding 4.5 x 6.5 in, and one-gallon clear plastic bags (Ziploc/Hefty). No outside food or drink.
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Reserve parking near Notre Dame Stadium

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Lots open 8:00 am ET regardless of kickoff time; tailgating before and after the game (prohibited during the game unless approved); lots close 3 hours after the game ends, Burke Golf Course 2 hours post-game.

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Getting in

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.. General stadium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff; premium and hospitality doors open 2 hours (120 minutes) before kickoff..
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. Campus parking shuttles begin at 8:00 am and run at least 2 hours post-game.
Rideshare. Pre-game rideshare drop-off points: Compton Family Ice Arena, Rugby Lot (off Wilson Drive), and Lake Lot (near WNDU on Dorr Road). Post-game pickup at the Trader Joe's parking lot south of campus, 1140 Howard St, South Bend, IN 46617.
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. Tents/canopies 10'x10' or smaller are allowed; larger tents and all tent stakes are prohibited. Tents, tables, and chairs cannot protrude past the hash marks into driving lanes. Guests may not hold parking spaces; parking is one space per pass. Kegs and excessive alcohol, large parties, drinking games, live bands or DJs, and stand-alone/amplified speakers are prohibited. Overnight parking is prohibited (vehicles towed beginning 6 am). Golf carts and custom motorized vehicles require NDPD authorization; drones require University and FAA approval.
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. The University offers assisted wheelchair transport to/from seats (wheelchairs cannot remain with guests); reserved wheelchair/companion seating is located throughout the stadium (contact ticket office 574-631-7356). Stadium elevators are near Sections 10/11 (east) and 29/30 (west). Guest Service Team members at each gate assist larger wheelchairs through security.
Entry. No re-entry: the stadium does not permit pass-outs, and anyone leaving must have a new/unused ticket to return. Metal detectors are used at all entrances; guests pass through after bag check, then have tickets scanned. A ticket is required for entry regardless of age.

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Food worth the line

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). The stadium is cashless (credit/debit, Apple Pay, Android Pay; a cash-to-Visa-gift-card kiosk is at Gate D). Signature items include the Rockne Brat and an exclusive YETI tumbler.

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Notre Dame Stadium?

Notre Dame Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags may not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 in (logo on one side only, max 4.5 x 3.4 in). Exceptions permitted: a clutch bag or wallet (with or without handle/strap) not exceeding 4.5 x 6.5 in, and one-gallon clear plastic bags (Ziploc/Hefty). Diaper and baby items must be carried in a permissible clear tote no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 in. Medical bags/equipment and pumps for nursing mothers are allowed subject to additional screening. Camera bags are not permitted. Bags and containers that do not meet the policy are prohibited.

Can you bring outside food into Notre Dame Stadium?

Outside food or beverage is prohibited (exceptions can be made for dietary restrictions upon approval). Empty non-glass water vessels (personal water bottle, Yeti cup) are permitted, but bottles of water and outside alcohol/alcohol containers are prohibited.

When do gates open at Notre Dame Stadium?

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..

Where do you park for a notre-dame game?

Notre Dame Stadium has on-site lots including Blue Lot, Gold Lot, Bulla Lot, Burke North / Burke South / Dorr, Saint Mary's College, Holy Cross College, Notre Dame Federal Credit Union, Party Zone Parking Lot. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through the parking widget on this page.