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The application portal for the 2026 Notre Dame home football game media credentials. 

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 vs. Rice, 3:30 p.m. ET  Application deadline passed
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 vs. Michigan State, 7:30 p.m. ET  Application deadline passed
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 vs. Stanford, 3:30 p.m. ET Application deadline passed
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 vs. Miami FL, 7:30 pm. ET
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 vs. Boston College, 3:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 vs. SMU, 7:30 p.m. ET

Guidelines when applying for Notre Dame football credentials –

  • An assignment editor or similar position in your media organization should fill out the application.
  • This link should also be utilized by visiting NFL scouts. 
  • Notre Dame does not credential freelance photographers for home football games. Only nationally recognized wire services or photographers assigned to cover the game for media outlets approved for credentials will be considered.
  • Notre Dame home game access prioritizes outlets that assign a writer/reporter to cover a game with photographer support. Space available for editorial (non-wire service) photographers without a writer/reporter assigned to the game is limited and will be reviewed on a game-by-game basis.  
  • Notre Dame only credentials radio stations who are part of the Notre Dame Football Radio Network. Non-originating radio stations will not be considered (visiting radio outlets will be cross-referenced with visiting athletic communication personnel for access decisions and will be decided on a case-by-case basis).
  • New media outlets who request credential access ​w​ill be considered on a case-by-case basis, focused on your content covering college football and your established editorial practices. Those who distribute their content strictly via social media or only produce podcasts will not be considered.
  • Credential requests for Notre Dame football home games are due by 5 p.m. ET the Tuesday of each game week.
  • Credential access for away games are controlled by the opposing team’s athletic communications team.
  • Media outlets covering visiting teams at Notre Dame Stadium requests will be cross-referenced with the participating team’s communications team before approval.
  • Before starting a credential application, please ensure you have information for all requested attendees from your media outlet (full name, contact information – which includes up-to-date email and mobile phone number). Do not start an application before you have all of this information available. We ask that each outlet apply once for all of the requested attendees whenever possible.
  • ​All parking passes will be distributed digitally (via the phone number you supply when you apply for credentials). 
  • All credentialed media are expected to fully read and understand the Notre Dame Football home game media guidelines.

⬇️ Here is the link ⬇️ to apply for Notre Dame football home game media credentials.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

 

 

Men’s Basketball

Applications now open for the 2026-27 home season. Click Here.

Assigning Editor/Director: All credential requests MUST be submitted by the assigned sports editor or sports director. Please make only one submission per news agency, so coordinate your coverage, and include all requests for credentials in ONE application.

All credentialed media members must enter Gate 1 of the Joyce Center for access to the game. Media will call will open 90 minutes before tip time.

ATTENTION NBA SCOUTS: We welcome any official NBA scout to Purcell Pavilion with a complimentary media credential. For some entities, our media seating (which is located approximately 30 rows up, center court) is not a preferred location to scout the game.

If you would like to purchase a ticket, please click here. You will be able to pick your seat on the seat map and get it delivered directly to your email. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Elisia Falcon with the Notre Dame Ticket Office at 574-631-6826.

Please Note: No credential applications will be accepted less than 48 hours before game start times.

Additional Information: Please direct any additional questions to Josh Bates, 574-310-9954 or via email

Women’s Basketball

Apply here: Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Application Link

  • Credential applications for Notre Dame women’s basketball are accepted up to 48 hours before the public tip time.
  • Any questions, please feel free to reach out to the WBB credentials contact, Robby Hamman, at rhamman@nd.edu.

All Other Sports

Credentials are only issued to accredited members of the working media. Admission will be granted to media members holding a credential for the sporting event taking place. Spouses, children and guests are not permitted in the press row area. Work space on press row is limited and passes will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. Requests for credentials should be directed to each sport’s respective communications director.  A list of each athletics communications director is located here. Media credentials for other sports must be requested at least 24 hours prior to each game.