October 17, 2026 · Time TBA · Network TBA
Kickoff: October 17, 2026 at Time TBA from LaVell Edwards Stadium. Schedule and broadcast information can change.
The Irish visit Provo for just the tenth meeting between Notre Dame and BYU.
The Wasatch Mountains frame one of the schedule’s most distinctive road settings. Travel, altitude, crowd noise, and a proud opponent combine to make this more than an ordinary Saturday.
“We want to keep our poise.”
Lou Holtz, first Notre Dame locker-room speech ↗
Three pieces of history to carry into kickoff. Series figures come from Notre Dame’s official 2026 schedule announcement.
A quick path through the history that gives this 2026 meeting its identity.
These are the questions worth carrying into the game—not predictions, but guideposts for watching it unfold.
Go deeper with the official programs, the wider rivalry story, and tools for planning your own Notre Dame weekend.
Use the First Visit guide to build a weekend around campus traditions, travel, tailgating, and the moments you do not want to miss.