Notre Dame’s next scheduled football game is currently listed as the 2026 season opener vs. Wisconsin in Green Bay on September 6, 2026.

Next Notre Dame football game

  • The publicly listed future schedule shows Notre Dame opening the 2026 football season against Wisconsin at a neutral-site game in Green Bay, Wisconsin on 09/06/2026.
  • After that, Notre Dame is set to host Rice on 09/12/2026 and Michigan State on 09/19/2026, followed by a road trip to Purdue on 09/26/2026.

Quick Scoop

  • The 2026 slate also includes trips to North Carolina and several “TBA” dates against SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, BYU, and others, which may shift as TV and conference logistics get finalized.
  • Future schedules are noted as tentative and subject to change, so for the most precise “when does Notre Dame play next” on a given day, checking the official Fighting Irish athletics site or live scoreboard is recommended.

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