Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame · Home of 🎓 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Notre Dame Stadium?
- Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame is home to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (NCAAF).
- What is the closest airport to Notre Dame Stadium?
- South Bend (SBN) is the closest airport, about 5 miles (8 km) from Notre Dame Stadium — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Chicago Midway (MDW) is about 99 miles (2h 21m) away.
- How much is parking at Notre Dame Stadium?
- Game-day parking starts around $40–50 USD. Campus general lots (Blue, Gold, Burke North/South, Dorr) open 8 a.m. on gameday (Gold later) and fill in arrival order; pre-buy via ParkMobile or the ticket office.
- How do you get to Notre Dame Stadium without a car?
- Transpo's free Game Day Express bus runs from downtown South Bend starting three hours pre-game. Rideshare uses designated zones (Compton Family Ice Arena, Rugby Lot, Lake Lot pre-game).
✈️🚗 Getting to Notre Dame Stadium
Nearest major airport: Chicago Midway (MDW) — about 99 mi / 2h 21m away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Parking
Campus general lots (Blue, Gold, Burke North/South, Dorr) open 8 a.m. on gameday (Gold later) and fill in arrival order; pre-buy via ParkMobile or the ticket office. Free shuttles run from Gold and Blue lots to Hesburgh Library; Saint Mary's and Holy Cross colleges sell off-campus parking. ($40–50 general; $150 Party Zone USD)
Getting there
Transpo's free Game Day Express bus runs from downtown South Bend starting three hours pre-game. Rideshare uses designated zones (Compton Family Ice Arena, Rugby Lot, Lake Lot pre-game).
Bar scene
Campus tailgating is the main event, with small-group tailgates allowed in lots from opening until two hours post-game; no charcoal grills, kegs or propane over 20 lb.
Pre-game bars
- Corby's Irish Pub — Downtown South Bend Irish-fan staple
Insider tips
- Lots open 8 a.m.; arrive early
- Cashless pay-to-park lots
- No charcoal grills or kegs
🧳 Visiting Notre Dame Stadium as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Chicago Midway (MDW) (MDW). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Nov 7Miami Hurricanes at Fighting Irish NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 14Boston College Eagles at Fighting Irish NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 21SMU Mustangs at Fighting Irish NCAAF
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