Notre Dame 2026 College Football Schedule
Notre Dame remains one of the most beloved programs in college football, drawing fans from South Bend and beyond. After opening the 2025 campaign with two narrow losses, the Irish ripped off a 10‑game winning streak that still left them just outside the College Football Playoff picture. Coach Marcus Freeman’s squad is now setting its sights on a deeper run in 2026, entering the season as a favorite in every game.
The 2026 slate features a blend of road tests and home comforts, beginning with a trip to Lambeau Field. Below is a full rundown of each opponent, the scheduled date, and the venue.
Wisconsin (Sept. 6)
Thomas Heiberger #19 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates a missed field goal attempt by the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium.
The season opener is set for Sept. 6 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Rice (Sept. 12)
Children dressed as Rice Owls for Halloween watch the Rice Owls play the Memphis Tigers in the first quarter at Rice Stadium.
Sept. 12 brings the game to Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.
Michigan State (Sept. 19)
Michigan State Spartans fans ring a bell after a Michigan State touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Spartan Stadium.
Sept. 19 sees Notre Dame host Michigan State at the rebooted Notre Dame Stadium.
Purdue (Sept. 26)
Notre Dame cornerback Dallas Golden (14) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of a NCAA football game against Purdue at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in South Bend.
The Purdue matchup lands on Sept. 26 at Ross‑Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.
North Carolina (Oct. 3)
Head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks onto the field during first half of the game against the Duke Blue Devils.
Oct. 3 brings the Tar Heels to Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill.
Stanford (Oct. 10)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Jack Larsen (85) falls out of bounds during the fourth quarter against Stanford Cardinal cornerback Jay Green (5).
Oct. 10 pits Notre Dame against Stanford at home in South Bend.
BYU (Oct. 17)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with his team after defeating the Brigham Young Cougars at Allegiant Stadium.
Oct. 17 moves the Irish to Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo.
Navy (Oct. 31)
The American flag is parachuted into Notre Dame Stadium before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Navy on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend.
Their rivalry showdown lands on Oct. 31 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Miami (FL) (Nov. 7)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) throws the ball to avoid a sack against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium.
Nov. 7 sees the Irish host Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Boston College (Nov. 14)
Notre Dame safeties Tae Johnson (9) and Adon Shuler (8) leap and celebrate an interception in the fourth quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium.
Nov. 14 brings the contest back to Notre Dame Stadium for the home finale against Boston College.
SMU (Nov. 21)
SMU Mustangs wide receiver Yamir Knight (8), safety Ahmaad Moses (3) and head coach Rhett Lashlee react over victory over the Arizona Wildcats in the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium.
Nov. 21 holds the home game against SMU at Notre Dame Stadium.
Syracuse (Nov. 28)
Notre Dame quarterback Kenny Minchey (8) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the second half.
The final fixture on Nov. 28 takes the Irish to the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse.
The 2026 campaign looms as a chance for Notre Dame to translate early‑season dominance into a College Football Playoff berth. With a favorable mix of home games and road tests, and the returning staff confident in their preparation, fans can expect another competitive season.
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