As a part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security, aligning with the best practices at major entertainment and athletics venues, the University of Notre Dame instituted a Clear Bag Policy for Notre Dame Stadium, including Corbett Family Hall, O’Neill Hall, and Duncan Student Center during home game Saturdays and varsity sporting events in all athletics facilities.
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General Policies
General Accessibility
Any guests requiring special assistance are urged to make ticketing arrangements with the Murnane Family Ticket Office in advance of home basketball games.
On gameday, accessibility seat exchange options will be available at the Murnane Family Ticket Office located outside the Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Ticket booths will open one hour prior to gates; however, guests are still encouraged to make arrangements in advance to help maximize time on campus.
For further information, please contact the Murnane Family Ticket Office at 574-631-7356 or email at tickets@nd.edu.
Wheelchairs
The University is unable to provide guests with wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers, or store those items belonging to guests during events.
Open Captioning
Open captioning will be provided on the video board.
Notre Dame’s campus has transitioned to cashless transactions. Payments in the form of credit or debit card will be accepted. Additionally, all concession stands now accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Tap to Pay.
Concessions stands throughout Purcell Pavilion will feature a variety of menu items for purchase. General concessions will open one-hour prior to the start of the game and remain open until the start of the fourth quarter (women’s basketball) or with approximately 10 minutes remaining the second half (men’s basketball).
Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center Entrances open 60 minutes prior for general ticket holders and 90 minutes prior to the game for Club Naimoli members at Men’s Basketball games.
Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center utilizes metal detectors at all entrances.
After having bags checked, guests will pass through the metal detectors and then have tickets scanned for entry to the venue. Entrants will not be required to remove belts, cell phones, coins, jackets, jewelry, watches, wallets, shoes or other small objects.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early at the venue to ensure a sufficient amount of time for screening.
Parking lots for all basketball games are open 2 hours prior to the event
– Tailgating is prohibited
– Shuttles will run 2 hours prior to the event from the Bulla and Innovation Park lots to the Baseball lot
– Shuttles are free of charge
– Shuttles will run post-game for 1 hour or until all fans have cleared the arena
– At least one shuttle will be ADA accessible
– Inbound traffic patterns will start 1.5 hours prior to the event
– Outbound traffic patterns be in place for 1 hour post event or until all traffic is cleared
– Leahy drive between Courtney lane and Moose Krause South Drive will be closed 1.5 hours pre-event for safety purposes
– Please allow adequate time when arriving on campus to park prior to the event. Due to limited availability in lots south of the Joyce Center, fans are encouraged to park in either Bulla or Innovation Park. See parking map below.
– For a parking map, click here.
– Parking is free.
Things to know:
- Inbound traffic patterns will start 1.5 hours prior to the event
- Outbound traffic patterns be in place for 1-hour post-event or until all traffic is cleared
- Leahy drive between Courtney lane and Moose Krause South Drive will be closed 1.5 hours pre-event for safety purposes
- Parking lots for all basketball games are open 2 hours prior to the event; Parking attendants will be available to assist guests 2 hours before all home basketball games.
When planning your visit, please note the following are permitted inside Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center during home games and other major events:
- Binoculars
- Blankets
- Cameras with lenses shorter than six (6) inches (without cases, must adhere to Clear Bag Policy)
- CDC approved masks
- Cell phones
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” with logo on one side only to not exceed 4.5” x 3.4”
- Clutch bag, with or without handle/strap, or wallet not to exceed 4.5” x 6.5”
- Empty (non-glass) personal water bottles (i.e. Yeti)
- Hand-held radios
- Hand sanitizer (not to exceed 4 oz.)
- Medical bags or equipment (subject to additional screening)
- One-gallon clear plastic bags (such as Ziploc or Hefty)
- Pumps for nursing mothers (subject to additional screening)
- Seat cushions not to exceed 16” x 16”
- Small umbrellas
Cameras, cell phones, hand-held radios, and small umbrellas are allowed as long as they do not compromise the view or experience of others. Permitted items above, including diapers, wipes, and other supplies for babies and small children, should be placed in an approved clear bag.
When planning your visit, please note the following are NOT permitted inside Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center during home games and other major events:
- Aerosol cans or bottles
- Alcohol or alcohol containers
- Animals (Service Dogs are permitted)
- Artificial noisemakers (including whistles)
- Bags and containers that do not meet the Clear Bag Policy
- Cameras with lenses longer than six (6) inches
- Drones or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
- Fireworks or explosives
- Food or beverage
- Glass bottles
- GoPro or selfie sticks
- Halloween-style masks
- Laser or pen pointers
- Projectors/projection devices
- Signs, banners, and balloons
- Strollers
- The throwing of any object at any time
- Use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes
- Use or possession of marijuana, and other illegal drugs
- Weapons/Firearms
- Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate
WEAPONS OF ANY KIND ARE PROHIBITED ON CAMPUS
Wi-Fi is available at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on the ND-guest network.
Concessions
- Concessions stands throughout Purcell Pavilion will feature a variety of menu items for purchase.
- General concessions will open one-hour prior to the start of the game and remain open until the start of the fourth quarter (women’s basketball) or with approximately 10 minutes remaining the second half (men’s basketball).
Rockne Brat
After last year’s success, Notre Dame Athletics continues to offer the “Rockne Brat”. Included at concession stands across Purcell Pavilion, this delicious specialty brat will be smothered in jalapeño mustard and caramelized onions. Part of the proceeds from each brat sold will support our student-athletes through the Rockne Athletics Fund.
The Rockne Athletics Fund provides Notre Dame student-athletes with the necessary resources to be champions in the classroom, community, and their respective sport. To become a member of this program and receive exclusive membership opportunities, click the button below!
Rocke Athletics FundLower Concourse
- Hot dog
- Bratwurst
- Connie’s cheese pizza
- Connie’s sausage pizza
- Shamrock pretzel
- Cheese cup
- Nachos
- Large souvenir popcorn
- Box popcorn
- Cotton candy
- Chips
- 20oz Dasani
- 24oz fountain soda
- 32oz souvenir soda
- 12oz hot cocoa/coffee
- 16oz souvenir hot cocoa/coffee
- Specialty hot dog
- Hot dog
- Bratwurst
- Shamrock pretzel
- Cheese cup
- Nachos
- Large souvenir popcorn
- Box popcorn
- Cotton candy
- Boxed candy
- Chips
- 20oz Dasani
- 24oz fountain soda
- 32oz souvenir soda
- 12oz hot cocoa/coffee
- 16oz souvenir hot cocoa/coffee
Upper Concourse
- Hot dog
- Honey hot chicken tenders
- Chicken tender basket
- Smash burger
- Cheeseburger
- Rockne Brat
- Bratwurst
- Loaded fries
- Fries
- Shamrock pretzel
- Cheese cup
- Small/large souvenir popcorn
- Box popcorn
- Cotton candy
- Nachos
- Boxed candy
- Chips
- 20oz Dasani
- 24oz fountain soda
- 32oz souvenir soda
- 12oz hot cocoa/coffee
- 16oz souvenir hot cocoa/coffee
- Hot dog
- Bratwurst
- Shamrock pretzel
- Cheese cup
- Popcorn box
- Cotton candy
- Nachos
- Boxed candy
- Mini cookies
- Chips
- 20oz Dasani
- 24oz fountain soda
- 32oz souvenir soda
- 12oz hot cocoa/coffee
- 16oz souvenir hot cocoa/coffee
- Pretzel
- Dipping sauce (cheddar cheese, nacho cheese, sweet mustard, vanilla icing)
- 20oz Dasani
- 24oz fountain soda
- 32oz souvenir soda
Heritage Hall
- Pretzels
- Dipping sauce (cheddar cheese, nacho cheese, sweet mustard, vanilla icing)
- 20oz Dasani
- 20oz bottled soda
- Small mini melts
- Large mini melts
- 20oz Dasani
- 20oz bottled soda
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