October 3, 2026 · Time TBA · Network TBA
Kickoff: October 3, 2026 at Time TBA from Kenan Memorial Stadium. Schedule and broadcast information can change.
Notre Dame returns to Kenan Memorial Stadium for its first meeting with North Carolina since 2022.
Chapel Hill brings color, noise, and a road setting that can change a game’s pace quickly. October begins with a test of composure away from home.
“Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it.”
Lou Holtz ↗
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.