It’s another night game bonanza for Notre Dame’s home schedule

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take the field prior to the Playoff First Round game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Notre Dame Stadium on December 20, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images If you’ve been a Notre Dame football fan for the past 20 years, you obviously understand the pattern and the agreement that Notre Dame has in regards to playing football games in prime time. Outside of Notre Dame’s commitment and agreement with NBC for its home night games, there is a better than good chance that just about any away game can be schedule for prime time as well.

Some years are much different than others — but we should pretty much rely on the fact that Notre Dame is probably going to play at least 5 night games during the regular season. On Thursday, Notre Dame released its broadcast times for its home slate which also includes the Shamrock Series Game at Lambeau Field. Notre Dame and NBC Announce Game Times for 2026 Shamrock Series and Home Schedule SOUTH BEND, Ind.

– Notre Dame Football has announced game times and broadcast information for its 2026 Shamrock Series presented by Credit Union 1 and home schedule, which includes home primetime matchups against Michigan State, Miami FL and SMU. The Irish will serve as the home team and host for the Shamrock Series presented by Credit Union 1 and will also host six opponents at Notre Dame Stadium during the 2026 season. All seven contests will be broadcast on NBC and will also be simulstreamed on Peacock.

The 2026 schedule marks the second consecutive season that the Irish will host three night games at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame will open the season on Sunday, Sept. 6 at Lambeau Field as the Irish serve as the host and home side for the Shamrock Series presented by Credit Union 1 matchup against the Badgers.