Notre Dame football fans, get ready for another season of electrifying night games under the lights. The Fighting Irish have officially announced their 2026 home kickoff times, and it's shaping up to be a prime-time bonanza for the faithful in South Bend.

For those who've followed the Irish over the past two decades, the pattern is familiar: Notre Dame's partnership with NBC means prime-time matchups are a staple of the schedule. While away games often get the night treatment too, this year's home slate is packed with marquee evening showdowns. On Thursday, the program released broadcast details for all seven home contests—including the Shamrock Series game at Lambeau Field—and fans can expect at least three night games at Notre Dame Stadium for the second straight season.

The action kicks off with a bang on Sunday, Sept. 6, as the Irish serve as the home team for the Shamrock Series presented by Credit Union 1 against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. That 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on NBC sets the tone for a season full of high-stakes drama. Then, the home opener arrives on Sept. 12 when Rice visits Notre Dame Stadium for a 3:30 p.m. ET start—a matchup that revives a series first played in 1915 and last seen in 2014.

But the real fireworks come on Sept. 19, when the Megaphone Trophy rivalry returns to South Bend. Michigan State rolls into town for a 7:30 p.m. ET clash under the lights, and the energy will be electric. With additional prime-time games against Miami (FL) and SMU also locked in, this schedule is a dream for fans who love the atmosphere of night football. All seven home games will air on NBC and stream on Peacock, so whether you're in the stands or watching from home, you won't miss a moment of the action.