October 10, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET · NBC / Peacock
Kickoff: October 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET from Notre Dame Stadium. Schedule and broadcast information can change.
Stanford visits for the 39th meeting in the Legends Trophy series, with Notre Dame Stadium dressed in green.
Some games announce themselves before kickoff. When the entire stadium wears green, the crowd becomes part of the visual memory—and part of the challenge for the visitor.
“I can’t stand for anyone to lower their standards.”
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.