SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame Global Partnerships (NDGP), the multimedia rightsholder for Notre Dame Athletics, announced SoFi as the title sponsor for the 2026 SoFi Shamrock Classic on Friday. The Nov. 14 game featuring Notre Dame and DePaul will be presented live on NBC and Peacock at 1 p.m. ET, and will be played at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.V.
The weekend will also feature community programming with a local youth basketball league of around 200 players as well as a women's empowerment luncheon.
"The 2026 SoFi Shamrock Classic will be an incredible weekend for our program and women’s basketball as a whole," said Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Women's Basketball Coach Niele Ivey. "In addition to the game against DePaul, we are excited to attend a women’s empowerment luncheon and engage with around 200 local youth basketball players at a community event.
"I want to thank SoFi and NBC Sports for allowing us to showcase our programs on the biggest stage and helping us empower the next generation, both on and off the court.”
Notre Dame and DePaul have a rich rivalry dating back to the Irish's Big East days, and Notre Dame leads the all-time series 27-20. The teams last faced off in December 2021, and Notre Dame earned the 91-86 victory.
Ivey's group is coming off of an Elite Eight berth and 25-11 season in 2025-26. The Irish return three-time All-American and two-time ACC Player of the Year Hannah Hidalgo, and she will be joined on the court by five top-100 recruits from the Class of 2026 and sophomore five-star recruit Leah Macy, who spent last season rehabbing a torn ACL.
DePaul returns two starters from last season — Devin Hagemann and Gina Davorija — to a team that finished 8-24. The top returning scorer is Ally Timm, who posted 7.4 points per game last year.
Ticket packages for the SoFi Shamrock Classic are now available here, and game tickets will go on sale to the general public on Sept. 30.
About SoFi
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About Notre Dame Global Partnerships
Notre Dame Global Partnerships (NGDP) manages the sales, marketing, sponsorship, multimedia rights, and branding services for the University of Notre Dame’s Athletics programs. Founded in 2018, NDGP is a joint venture between JMI Sports and Legends, formed to build integrated partnerships with industry-leading partners that share the University’s commitment to both academic and athletic excellence. Notre Dame’s status as one of the most recognizable and iconic institutions in collegiate athletics offers brands a unique opportunity to connect with fans, students, and alumni globally. NDGP is creating new and innovative partnerships that contribute to the University’s mission while also upholding its storied history and tradition.