Football: Traditions & Events

Football Friday

Friday Tunnel Experience

This Football season fans have the opportunity to walk down the iconic North Tunnel. The Football Friday Experience is available to fans on home football Friday’s beginning at 10am. There is a $10 entry fee and all proceeds will benefit the Rockne Athletics Fund. Gifts to the Rockne Athletics Fund allow student-athletes at the University of Notre Dame to be champions in the classroom, community, and competition. Join in the shared vision of providing the best academic and athletic opportunities for student-athletes by participating in this new experience! All Season Ticket Members and Members of the Rockne Athletics Fund green level and above are granted free admission to this experience.

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Guglielmino Athletics Complex

Visit the Guglielmino Athletics Complex ‘Gug’, Notre Dame football’s home for day-to-day operations. The Gug lobby will be open to the public on home football Fridays from 9:00am – 1:00pm.  Enjoy photo opportunities with the 1988 National Championship Trophy, Four Horseman Statue, all seven Heisman Trophies, and a host of other national awards.

Notre Dame Marching Band

Mid-Day Drummers’ Circle  –  Main Quad Come hear the Notre Dame Drumline perform at Main Quad before the band marches out to rehearsal.
Trumpets at the Dome  –  Main Quad Come hear the Trumpet Section from the Band of the Fighting Irish perform outside the Main Building.
Marching Band Open Rehearsal 4:50 pm Ricci Fields
Midnight Drummers’ Circle  –  Main Quad The Drumline from the Band of the Fighting Irish will perform in front of the Main Building.

 

Gameday Saturday

Tailgating

All lots will open at 8:00 am ET on game day and require a University issued parking pass. To provide an optimal experience for all guests on gameday, parking is limited to one spot per pass. Vehicles and/or associated tailgates should not take up more than one space. Guests who violate this policy will be subject to immediate removal. The 2025 Parking Map and Shuttle Routes can be found here. Parking passes may be pre-purchased from the Murnane Family Ticket Office and ParkMobile.

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Sponsored Activations

ABC57 Kickoff Show 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Joyce Center
Gate 11		 Featuring updates and insights on the game, players, coaches, and more outside of Gate 11 of the Joyce Center.
Four Winds 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Joyce Center Gate 9 Swing by the Four Winds tent to grab some giveaways and learn more about Four Winds Resort!
Meijer 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Joyce Center Gate 8 Swing by the Meijer activation for photo opportunities, Notre Dame & Meijer-branded giveaways, and to play yard games!

Notre Dame Marching Band

Trumpets at the Dome 2 hours before kickoff Main Quad Come hear the Trumpet Section from the Band of the Fighting Irish perform outside the Main Building. This is a 15 minute performance.
Band Concert on the Steps 90 minutes before kickoff Bond Quad The Band of the Fighting Irish will perform on the steps of Bond Hall. This is a 30 minute performance.
Drummers’ Circle 60 minutes before kickoff Bond Quad  The Drumline from the Band of the Fighting Irish will perform in front of Bond Hall. This is a 10 minute performance.
Band March Out 45 minutes before kickoff Main Quad The Band of the Fighting Irish steps off from the Main Building and marches to Notre Dame Stadium.

Victory March

Prior to all seven home games this season, fans can gather along the route (link below) as the Fighting Irish march from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart into Notre Dame Stadium. 

  • 3 Hours Prior to Kickoff  | Notre Dame Glee Club Performance 
  • 2.5 Hours Prior to Kickoff | Team leaves Basilica of the Sacred Heart, as the Band of the Fighting Irish performs along the route, before the Notre Dame Bagpipe Band leads the Fighting Irish into Notre Dame Stadium
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Warm-ups

Fans may enter the Stadium 90 minutes prior to kickoff and are welcome to catch pregame warm-ups on the field.

Warm-ups start approximately one hour before kickoff.

Get to the Stadium early to see the players work with their position coaches to get ready for their opponent!

Leprechaun and Cheerleaders

The famed Notre Dame Cheerleaders and Leprechaun raise the energy all around campus during Game Day. 

The team can be seen at various times and locations throughout a home game weekend including Step-Off from Main Building to the stadium with The Band of the Fighting Irish, and more.

For updates and more information, follow Notre Dame Cheer: Facebook | Instagram.
For event or appearance requests, please visit this link.

First Time Fan

Visiting Notre Dame Stadium for the first time? Stop by any Guest Services Booth throughout the Stadium to pick up a commemorative First Game Certificate Printed By Canon to mark this unforgettable milestone.

Club Naimoli Presented by Guinness

Join us in Club Naimoli presented by Guinness located inside the Joyce Center for our legendary pre-game hospitality event which features access to furnished indoor and outdoor hospitality areas, TVs throughout, as well as inclusive food, and full bar. The space opens 3.5 hours prior to kickoff and closes 30-minutes prior to game time. (Game ticket is not included)

 

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Experience Notre Dame

Visit Experience Notre Dame to discover where to eat, where to shop, what to do, and all campus has to offer on Gameday weekend.

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Post-Game Mass

Join us for Mass after the game at a variety of campus locations!

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Contact Information

Murnane Family Ticket Office
113 Joyce Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Open M-F 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed on major holidays
CALL US AT 833-NDIRISH
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