Conference network
Conference network carries the early windows that national bundles treat as an add-on tier.
Team football
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame, Indiana - Notre Dame Stadium - Navy and Gold - The Leprechaun
An independent schedule means a national slate of opponents every year, and the campus rituals before kickoff are as much of the day as the game.
An independent schedule brings a national slate of opponents every year, and the campus rituals before kickoff are as much of the day as the game itself.
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- Stadium
- Notre Dame Stadium
- Capacity
- 77,622
- Opened
- 1930
- Conference
- Independent
How to watch
Broadcast and streaming
Most home games air on NBC as part of the program's longstanding national broadcast arrangement, with ACC-related crossover games appearing on ESPN or ACC Network as part of the scheduling agreement.
National windows
Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.
Out-of-market
A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.
Related: Best sports streaming services / How to watch conference football
Watch live sports on Fubo
Stream Notre Dame games on Fubo
Fubo carries conference networks, national windows and NFL Sunday action with cloud DVR. Try it free for the games you cannot get over the air.
Tickets
What tickets actually cost you in planning
Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.
- Marquee non-conference and rivalry games sell out well in advance; smaller home dates are more often available closer to kickoff.
- South Bend lodging sells out and enforces multi-night minimums for the biggest games, so book lodging before tickets.
- The grass lots north of the stadium open early and are the traditional tailgate scene; arrive well ahead for a good spot.
Where to sit
Bench seating with no backs is standard throughout the bowl; a portable stadium seat is a real upgrade for a three-hour sit.
Traditions
What makes a Notre Dame Saturday different
Band step-off and the Golden Dome
The marching band steps off from the Main Building roughly two hours before kickoff, and arriving early to see it is standard practice for a first-time visitor.
The Grotto and the Basilica
Both sit along the standard pregame walk and are worth the short detour regardless of faith.
Play Like a Champion Today sign
Players tap the sign on the way out of the tunnel, a tradition visible from the lower bowl near the exit.
Attend
Games to plan around
College Football
Notre Dame vs USC
- When
- Mid-October in South Bend, late November in Los Angeles
- Venue
- Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, Indiana
Coverage: National primetime window
South Bend is compact and walkable, but October weather turns cold after dark. In Los Angeles, traffic is the only real enemy.
Tailgating
- The grass lots north of the stadium are the traditional scene and open early.
- The band step-off, the Grotto and the Basilica are part of the standard pregame walk.
A stadium seat with a back and a layer for the wind in the open bowl cover most of what this schedule requires.
Travel and stay
- South Bend (SBN) is ten minutes away; Chicago is a 90-minute drive or a South Shore Line ride.
- South Bend lodging sells out and enforces multi-night minimums for marquee games.
Weather: September is mild; by November, Michiana weather turns cold and can be wet, with wind picking up in the open bowl.
Around the game
Beyond the stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana
- South BendTen minutes from campus with the bulk of game-weekend lodging and dining.
- ChicagoA 90-minute drive or a South Shore Line ride, worth combining with a longer weekend trip.
Rivalry weekends
Notre Dame game-day packing list
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Stadium
Notre Dame Stadium
Capacity 77,622Opened 1930Notre Dame, Indiana
A brick bowl expanded around its original 1930 footprint, ringed by campus buildings.
- - Bench seating with no backs is standard. A stadium seat is a real upgrade.
- - Arrive two hours early to see the band march from the Golden Dome.
FAQ
Notre Dame questions
What channel is Notre Dame on?
Most home games air on NBC as part of the program's longstanding national broadcast arrangement, with ACC-related crossover games appearing on ESPN or ACC Network as part of the scheduling agreement.
How hard is it to get Notre Dame tickets?
Marquee non-conference and rivalry games sell out well in advance; smaller home dates are more often available closer to kickoff.
Where should I sit at Notre Dame Stadium?
Bench seating with no backs is standard throughout the bowl; a portable stadium seat is a real upgrade for a three-hour sit.
What is the weather like for a Notre Dame home game?
September is mild; by November, Michiana weather turns cold and can be wet, with wind picking up in the open bowl.
Where should I tailgate at Notre Dame Stadium?
The grass lots north of the stadium are the traditional scene and open early.
What is the best airport for a Notre Dame game?
South Bend (SBN) is ten minutes away; Chicago is a 90-minute drive or a South Shore Line ride.
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