SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The Notre Dame baseball program will host Indiana in Downtown South Bend this fall in a special exhibition game at Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs, on Friday, October 9th.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.
General admission tickets are $10 plus ticketing fees, with proceeds benefiting Beacon Children's Hospital. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Concession stands will be open throughout the game, along with the Miller Lite Tiki Hut, Cubs Den Team Store, and CareSource Playground.
A limited number of suites are available for the event. Fans interested in purchasing a suite should contact the South Bend Cubs Box Office at (574) 235-9988 for pricing and availability.
“The University of Notre Dame has been a tremendous partner of ours for many years and the opportunity to welcome Indiana University to Downtown South Bend adds another level of excitement,” said South Bend Cubs Team President Joe Hart. “Bringing together two outstanding programs from our state creates a unique experience for fans while showcasing Four Winds Field as a destination for great baseball and community events. We look forward to welcoming alumni, students, and fans from both universities for what should be a memorable night in South Bend."
“This is a great opportunity for us to connect with our friends at the South Bend Cubs,” said John P. and Catherine Murphy Head Baseball Coach Shawn Stiffler. “This will be a wonderful event for the South Bend community to connect with a great professional organization while bringing together two outstanding universities. We are excited to see everyone at Four Winds Field.”
Notre Dame has a long-standing relationship with Four Winds Field and the South Bend Cubs. The Fighting Irish and South Bend Cubs previously played preseason exhibition games in 2017 and 2019, while the 2018 matchup was rained out. In 2014, Notre Dame called Four Winds Field home while renovations were completed at Frank Eck Stadium.
Tickets can be purchased beginning Monday, September 21 by visiting SouthBendCubs.com, calling the South Bend Cubs Box Office at (574) 235-9988, or in person at the box office on the day of the game.