Notre Dame Fighting Irish road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Notre Dame Fighting Irish tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Notre Dame Stadium
Nearest major airport is Chicago Midway (MDW) — about 99 mi / 2h 21m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Notre Dame Fighting Irish play?
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish play home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame.
What airport do you fly into for a Notre Dame Fighting Irish game?
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).
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Notre Dame Stadium 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)
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
📺 Where to watch the Fighting Irish
National (US): ABC / ESPN networks · FOX / FS1 · CBS · NBC / Peacock · The CW / conference networks · ESPN+. Full TV guide →
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