Get your calendars ready, Fighting Irish fans—the 2026 Notre Dame home football game times are officially here! Whether you're planning your game-day wardrobe or just counting down the days until kickoff, we've got all the details you need to stay in the loop.
The season opener is a special one: Notre Dame will take on Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. ET. Though the Badgers are the home-state team, the Irish are the designated home squad as part of the Shamrock Series—a perfect chance for fans to sport their green in a legendary venue.
Then it's back to South Bend for a three-game homestand. First up is Rice on Sept. 12 at 3:30 p.m. ET, followed by a primetime showdown against Michigan State on Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET. These early-season matchups are ideal for breaking out your favorite Notre Dame gear, whether it's a classic jersey or a cozy hoodie for those cooler September evenings.
After that, the Irish hit the road for games at Purdue (Sept. 28) and North Carolina (Oct. 3) before returning home to face Stanford on Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m. ET. Another road stretch follows—BYU on Oct. 17 and Navy on Oct. 31, with a bye week in between to recharge.
One of the most anticipated home games comes on Nov. 7, when Miami (FL) visits South Bend at 7:30 p.m. ET. Given the drama from last year's College Football Playoff, this grudge match promises plenty of intensity—and plenty of reasons to don your finest Irish apparel.
The home schedule wraps up with Boston College on Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. ET and SMU on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET, before the regular season concludes at Syracuse on Nov. 28. With kickoff times now set, you can start planning your game-day outfits and get ready to cheer on the Irish in style all season long. ☘️