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MY NOTRE DAME WEEKEND · 2026
Notre Dame vs. Michigan State
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YOUR NOTRE DAME WEEKENDS
My Season
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A LITTLE PLANNING. A GREAT WEEKEND.
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Saved playoff dates · 2026
Save dates now; Notre Dame participation is unconfirmed. January 2027 playoff dates belong to the 2026 season.
Checked October 5, 2026. Candidate places are not official Notre Dame hotels or fan parties. Confirm availability, cancellation terms and event-specific stadium rules before booking.
Explore the 2026 Playoff Outlook & save dates
Hold a round
First round: December 18–19
Campus hosts are announced on Selection Day, December 6. If Notre Dame hosts, we will use the South Bend guide; an away trip will get its confirmed host-city guide. A first-round bye is not a game.
| Date | Game | Venue | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-18 | First round - slot 1 | Campus host TBD | 20:00 ET |
| 2026-12-19 | First round - slot 2 | Campus host TBD | 12:00 ET |
| 2026-12-19 | First round - slot 3 | Campus host TBD | 15:30 ET |
| 2026-12-19 | First round - slot 4 | Campus host TBD | 19:30 ET |
| 2026-12-30 | Fiesta Bowl | State Farm Stadium | 19:30 ET |
| 2027-01-01 | Cotton Bowl Classic | AT&T Stadium | TBD |
| 2027-01-01 | Peach Bowl | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | TBD |
| 2027-01-01 | Rose Bowl Game | Rose Bowl Stadium | TBD |
| 2027-01-14 | Orange Bowl | Hard Rock Stadium | 19:30 ET |
| 2027-01-15 | Sugar Bowl | Caesars Superdome | 19:30 ET |
| 2027-01-25 | CFP National Championship | Allegiant Stadium | 19:30 ET |
January 1 windows are noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern. Cotton, Peach and Rose assignments are due on December 6. Do not assume a specific bowl time.
Official schedule · Official bracket
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PLACES FOR THIS GAME
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SELECTED GAME AT A GLANCE
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PROFILE & FAVORITES
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SAVED PLACE FAVORITES
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PLAN THIS GAME
One game. Your own story.
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MATT'S FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE
Leave room for the unexpected.
My Notre Dame story started with the 1988 Miami game. Yours might start at the Dome, beside the Lou Holtz statue, or with the band marching past. Settle the logistics, then let the day happen.
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Guide me through this gameON THE HORIZON
A home for your whole season.
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TRIP BASICS
Who’s coming, and when?
Build the weekend around your group—not the other way around.
Book the scarce things first.
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TRAVEL & ARRIVAL
How are you getting to Notre Dame?
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DRIVING PLAN
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START WITH YOUR AIRPORT
Where will you fly from?
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NORMAL ROUTE OPTIONS
Route library checked September 30, 2026.Choose an airport to compare routes.
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Closest and easiest
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Most route choices
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Domestic alternative
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Starter database checked September 30, 2026.Your driving details are still saved. Switch to Drive to review them.
RAIL OR BUS PLAN
Build the connection to South Bend.
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PLACES
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GAME-DAY ESSENTIALS
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THIS GAME’S ITINERARY
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EXPERIENCES
What will make this my day?
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EXPENSES & SPLIT
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THIS GAME
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CHECKLIST
Remove the preventable surprises.
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FUTURE SEASONS
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REVIEW & PRINT
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