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Notre Dame Stadium

Notre Dame

Stadium information

Type
stadium
Capacity
77,622
Opened
1930
Roof
Open Air
Surface
Natural Grass
League
NCAAF
Sports
Football
Categories
sport_football
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Status
active
Address
[object Object]
Location
Notre Dame
Nicknames
The House That Rockne Built

Legendary South Bend football stadium known for tradition and Touchdown Jesus.

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Home team history

  1. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

    1930-present · NCAAF

Features · Architecture

Golden Dome Views

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The stadium connects with Notre Dame's historic campus landmarks.

Notre Dame Campus Walk

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The surrounding campus architecture creates a unique pregame experience.

Press Box Expansion

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The modern upgrades preserve the historic character while improving facilities.

The House That Rockne Built

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

One of the most iconic stadiums in college football history, named after legendary coach Knute Rockne.

Touchdown Jesus

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The famous "Word of Life" mural overlooking the stadium is one of the most recognizable sights in college sports.

Features · History

College Football Hall of Fame Connection

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Located near the tradition-rich South Bend football environment.

Four Horsemen

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates one of college football's greatest backfields.

Heisman Trophy

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors Notre Dame Heisman winners.

Joe Montana

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the Hall of Fame quarterback.

National Championships

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates Notre Dame's championship history.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Retired Numbers

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors Notre Dame football legends.

Notre Dame Football Timeline

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Showcases more than a century of football tradition.

Rockne

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors legendary coach Knute Rockne.

Features · Experience

Fighting Irish Band

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The famous marching band and game-day performances.

Fighting Irish Tailgating

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Pregame gatherings featuring alumni and fans nationwide.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Stadium Tours

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Behind-the-scenes access.

Player Walk

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The famous arrival tradition where players enter through the tunnel.

Victory March

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The postgame celebration featuring the band.

Traditions

Play Like a Champion Today Iconic Must experience

Pregame · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Before taking the field, every Fighting Irish player taps the iconic "Play Like a Champion Today" sign, one of the most famous traditions in all of sports.

Player Walk Iconic Must experience

Pregame · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Thousands of fans line the route as the Fighting Irish walk from the Basilica to Notre Dame Stadium before every home game.

Trumpets Under the Dome Iconic Must experience

Pregame · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The Band of the Fighting Irish performs a pregame concert beneath the Golden Dome before marching to the stadium.

Victory March Iconic Must experience

Songs & Music · Throughout the stadium, gameday

After every victory, players, students, and fans sing the "Notre Dame Victory March" together.

The Leprechaun Iconic Must experience

Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The Notre Dame Leprechaun leads the crowd and is one of the most recognizable mascots in college athletics.

History & timeline

Heisman Trophy Winners Iconic

Championship Display · Stadium concourse and museum

Displays celebrating Notre Dame’s record seven Heisman Trophy winners.

Historic NBC Broadcast Iconic

Historic Exhibit · Concourse displays

Notre Dame’s unique NBC home broadcast tradition and decades on national TV.

Knute Rockne Iconic

Legacy Display · Stadium concourse and museum

Exhibits honoring the coach who made Notre Dame synonymous with college football.

Lou Holtz Iconic

Legacy Display · Stadium concourse

Tributes to the coach who led the 1988 national championship team.

National Championship History Iconic

Championship Display · Museum and concourse

Full timeline of Notre Dame’s national championship seasons and defining moments.

Notre Dame-Navy Rivalry History Iconic

Historic Exhibit · Concourse displays

The longest-running intersectional rivalry in college football.

Notre Dame-USC Rivalry History Iconic

Historic Exhibit · Concourse displays

Jeweled Shillelagh rivalry history — one of college football’s greatest matchups.

Rudy Iconic

Legacy Display · Stadium concourse and museum

Tributes to Rudy Ruettiger and one of college football’s most inspiring stories.

Notre Dame Football Museum Exhibits Must experience

Museum · Guglielmino Athletics Complex

Interactive exhibits and artifacts in the Irish athletics museum.

Ara Parseghian

Legacy Display · Stadium concourse

Exhibits honoring the coach who restored Notre Dame to national prominence in the 1960s–70s.

Greatest Irish Moments

Historic Exhibit · Museum and concourse

Highlight displays of the most unforgettable moments in Notre Dame Stadium history.

Rocket Ismail

Legacy Display · Stadium concourse

Tributes to one of the most electrifying players in Notre Dame history.

Tim Brown

Legacy Display · Stadium concourse

Honors the Heisman-winning wide receiver and Irish great.

Entertainment

Band of the Fighting Irish Pregame Show Iconic Must experience

Band · Field pregame

The full Band of the Fighting Irish pregame performance on the field.

Irish Guard Performance Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Field and campus pregame

The Irish Guard’s precision drill and pageantry during pregame.

Band Halftime Show Iconic

Halftime Show · Field at halftime

Halftime performances from one of college football’s most celebrated marching bands.

Leprechaun Mascot Appearance Iconic

Mascot · Sideline

The Fighting Irish leprechaun firing up the crowd from the sideline all game long.

Trumpets Under the Dome Performance

Band · Golden Dome, Main Building

Live trumpet performance under the Golden Dome before the band march.

Notre Dame Student Section

Crowd Atmosphere · South student section

Irish students pack the south end with chants, spirit, and the unique energy of Notre Dame Stadium.

Shamrock Series Promotions

Special Event · Stadium-wide

Special promotions and atmosphere for Shamrock Series games.

Postgame Team Celebration

Crowd Atmosphere · Field and stands postgame

The electric postgame scene after an Irish victory in South Bend.

Experiences

Golden Dome Iconic Must experience

Landmark · Main Building, central campus

Walk to the Golden Dome and Main Building — the heart of Notre Dame campus.

Irish Guard March Iconic Must experience

Ritual · Campus and field pregame

Watch the Irish Guard lead the band in full dress uniform before kickoff.

Notre Dame vs USC Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Notre Dame Stadium

The Jeweled Shillelagh rivalry when the Trojans visit South Bend.

Play Like A Champion Today Sign Iconic Must experience

Ritual · Stadium tunnel (tour or event access)

Touch the famous sign in the tunnel — the ultimate Notre Dame bucket-list moment.

Snow Game at Notre Dame Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Notre Dame Stadium

A rare snow game in South Bend — pure college football magic.

Victory March Live Iconic Must experience

Fight Song · Stadium-wide

Feel the Notre Dame Victory March thunder through the stadium in person.

Notre Dame vs Navy Iconic

Rivalry Game · Notre Dame Stadium

The longest-running intersectional rivalry in college football at Notre Dame Stadium.

Seeing Touchdown Jesus Rise Above the Stadium Iconic

Landmark · Stadium concourse entrances

The iconic moment when Touchdown Jesus appears above the bowl as you enter.

Band March to the Stadium Must experience

Band · Campus to Notre Dame Stadium

Follow the Band of the Fighting Irish as they march from campus to the stadium.

Campus on Gameday Must experience

Tailgate · Central campus

Stroll the Basilica, Grotto, Golden Dome, and lakes as campus comes alive.

First Walk Across Campus Must experience

Crowd Atmosphere · Central campus to stadium

That first gameday walk across Notre Dame’s sacred campus toward the stadium.

Football Museum Tour Must experience

Museum · Guglielmino Athletics Complex

Explore the Notre Dame football museum and championship exhibits.

Light a Candle at the Grotto Must experience

Ritual · Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

Light a candle at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes before or after the game.

Night Game at Notre Dame Stadium Must experience

Night Game · Full stadium experience

Night games under the lights add extra pageantry to an already magical venue.

Sellout Crowd at Notre Dame Stadium Must experience

Crowd Atmosphere · Home stands

Feel the roar of a packed house in one of college football’s most storied venues.

Stay for the Alma Mater Must experience

Postgame Tradition · Field and stands postgame

Stay and sing the alma mater with players and fans after the final whistle.

Watching the Sun Set Behind the Golden Dome Before Kickoff

Landmark · Main Building, pregame

Golden hour light on the Golden Dome before heading into the stadium.

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