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PregameIconic
Play Like a Champion Today
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.
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1930Opened
77,622Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
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The basics
About Notre Dame Stadium
Legendary South Bend football stadium known for tradition and Touchdown Jesus.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- The House That Rockne Built
- Location
- Notre Dame
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PregameIconic
Trumpets Under the Dome
The Band of the Fighting Irish performs a pregame concert beneath the Golden Dome before marching to the stadium.
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PerformersIconic
The Leprechaun
The Notre Dame Leprechaun leads the crowd and is one of the most recognizable mascots in college athletics.
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BandIconic
Band of the Fighting Irish Pregame Show
The full Band of the Fighting Irish pregame performance on the field.
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Special EventIconic
Irish Guard Performance
The Irish Guard’s precision drill and pageantry during pregame.
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RitualIconic
Irish Guard March
Watch the Irish Guard lead the band in full dress uniform before kickoff.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Notre Dame vs USC
The Jeweled Shillelagh rivalry when the Trojans visit South Bend.
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Special EventIconic
Snow Game at Notre Dame
A rare snow game in South Bend — pure college football magic.
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Fight SongIconic
Victory March Live
Feel the Notre Dame Victory March thunder through the stadium in person.
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Championship DisplayIconic
Heisman Trophy Winners
Displays celebrating Notre Dame’s record seven Heisman Trophy winners.
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Historic ExhibitIconic
Historic NBC Broadcast
Notre Dame’s unique NBC home broadcast tradition and decades on national TV.
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Legacy DisplayIconic
Knute Rockne
Exhibits honoring the coach who made Notre Dame synonymous with college football.
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Legacy DisplayIconic
Lou Holtz
Tributes to the coach who led the 1988 national championship team.
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Championship DisplayIconic
National Championship History
Full timeline of Notre Dame’s national championship seasons and defining moments.
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Historic ExhibitIconic
Notre Dame-Navy Rivalry History
The longest-running intersectional rivalry in college football.
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Historic ExhibitIconic
Notre Dame-USC Rivalry History
Jeweled Shillelagh rivalry history — one of college football’s greatest matchups.
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Legacy DisplayIconic
Rudy
Tributes to Rudy Ruettiger and one of college football’s most inspiring stories.
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Halftime ShowIconic
Band Halftime Show
Halftime performances from one of college football’s most celebrated marching bands.
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MascotIconic
Leprechaun Mascot Appearance
The Fighting Irish leprechaun firing up the crowd from the sideline all game long.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Notre Dame vs Navy
The longest-running intersectional rivalry in college football at Notre Dame Stadium.
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LandmarkIconic
Seeing Touchdown Jesus Rise Above the Stadium
The iconic moment when Touchdown Jesus appears above the bowl as you enter.
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MuseumMust see
Notre Dame Football Museum Exhibits
Interactive exhibits and artifacts in the Irish athletics museum.
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BandMust see
Band March to the Stadium
Follow the Band of the Fighting Irish as they march from campus to the stadium.
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TailgateMust see
Campus on Gameday
Stroll the Basilica, Grotto, Golden Dome, and lakes as campus comes alive.
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Crowd AtmosphereMust see
First Walk Across Campus
That first gameday walk across Notre Dame’s sacred campus toward the stadium.
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MuseumMust see
Football Museum Tour
Explore the Notre Dame football museum and championship exhibits.
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RitualMust see
Light a Candle at the Grotto
Light a candle at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes before or after the game.
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Night GameMust see
Night Game at Notre Dame Stadium
Night games under the lights add extra pageantry to an already magical venue.
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Crowd AtmosphereMust see
Sellout Crowd at Notre Dame Stadium
Feel the roar of a packed house in one of college football’s most storied venues.
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Postgame TraditionMust see
Stay for the Alma Mater
Stay and sing the alma mater with players and fans after the final whistle.
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Architecture
Campus Crossroads
The 2017–18 three-building wrap of Notre Dame Stadium that opened the bowl to campus.
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Architecture
Golden Dome
The gilded Main Building dome — Notre Dame’s signature campus landmark.
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Architecture
Hesburgh Library
The 14-story Hesburgh Library whose south face carries Touchdown Jesus and frames the stadium bowl.
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Architecture
Press Box Expansion
The modern upgrades preserve the historic character while improving facilities.
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Architecture
The House That Rockne Built
One of the most iconic stadiums in college football history, named after legendary coach Knute Rockne.
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History
Four Horsemen
Celebrates one of college football's greatest backfields.
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History
Heisman Trophy
Honors Notre Dame Heisman winners.
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History
Joe Montana
Celebrates the Hall of Fame quarterback.
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History
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Retired Numbers
Honors Notre Dame football legends.
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History
Notre Dame Football Timeline
Showcases more than a century of football tradition.
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Experience
Victory March
The postgame celebration featuring the band.
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Displays
"Play Like A Champion Today" Sign
The gold-and-blue tunnel sign every Fighting Irish player slaps before taking the field.
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Rituals
Band of the Fighting Irish
From Trumpets Under the Dome to the Victory March, one of college football’s most famous marching bands.
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Historic Marker
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The Gothic Revival campus church; team Mass and the Player Walk begin here on gameday.
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Displays
College Football Hall
Exhibits of Notre Dame’s College Football Hall of Fame roster and related football history.
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Statue
First Down Moses Statue
Josip Turkalj’s bronze Moses pointing skyward outside the library — nicknamed First Down Moses.
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Historic Marker
Guglielmino Athletics Complex
Notre Dame football headquarters next to the stadium, home to the Irish Athletics Hall of Fame and museum.
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Statue
Knute Rockne Statue
Bronze of Knute Rockne, the coach who built Notre Dame football and the House That Rockne Built.
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Historic Marker
Moose Krause Circle
The circle and plaza honoring longtime athletic director Edward “Moose” Krause, the stadium’s street address.
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Displays
National Championships
Exhibits celebrating Notre Dame’s national championship seasons and title history.
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Signature
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes tours of Notre Dame Stadium, including the tunnel and Play Like A Champion Today sign.
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Rituals
Player Walk
Fans line the path as the Irish walk from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart to Notre Dame Stadium before kickoff.
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Displays
Touchdown Jesus (Word of Life Mural)
Millard Sheets’ 1964 Word of Life mosaic on Hesburgh Library — Jesus’ raised arms read as a touchdown signal above the north end.
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Legacy Display
Ara Parseghian
Exhibits honoring the coach who restored Notre Dame to national prominence in the 1960s–70s.
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Historic Exhibit
Greatest Irish Moments
Highlight displays of the most unforgettable moments in Notre Dame Stadium history.
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Legacy Display
Rocket Ismail
Tributes to one of the most electrifying players in Notre Dame history.
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Legacy Display
Tim Brown
Honors the Heisman-winning wide receiver and Irish great.
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Band
Trumpets Under the Dome Performance
Live trumpet performance under the Golden Dome before the band march.
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Crowd Atmosphere
Notre Dame Student Section
Irish students pack the south end with chants, spirit, and the unique energy of Notre Dame Stadium.
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Special Event
Shamrock Series Promotions
Special promotions and atmosphere for Shamrock Series games.
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Crowd Atmosphere
Postgame Team Celebration
The electric postgame scene after an Irish victory in South Bend.
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Landmark
Watching the Sun Set Behind the Golden Dome Before Kickoff
Golden hour light on the Golden Dome before heading into the stadium.
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