Stadium & Parking
Welcome to Notre Dame Stadium. See the links below for stadium information. For information on the clear bag policy, stadium concessions, accessibility, and guest services, visit Football Gameday: information.
Directions
For directional assistance on event day, please download and use the Waze app for turn-by-turn directions. Only Waze is recommended. The University of Notre Dame works with Waze to program traffic patterns into navigation.
Douglas Road Project:
Douglas Road reopened to east-west traffic from Twyckenham Drive through the Ironwood Road intersection on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. The north-south lanes on Ironwood Road, however, have not reopened at that intersection as road construction crews widen the corridor with turning lanes and upgrade traffic lights. Visit Football gameday for more.
To Notre Dame Stadium:
From Indiana Toll Road
Use Exit 77 (South Bend/Notre Dame). Turn left (north) onto SR 933/Bus. 31. Go north to the third traffic light (Cleveland Road) and turn right (east). At the first traffic light (Juniper Road) turn right to go south on Juniper Road. Public parking is just past the bridge. Please follow directions of traffic control personnel as you approach the campus area.
From Indianapolis
Follow U.S. 31 North. That becomes SR 933/Bus. 31 just south of South Bend. Proceed through South Bend and continue north. DO NOT turn on Angela Boulevard, but proceed north (past Notre Dame and the toll road entrance) and to Cleveland Road, and then turn right (east). At the first traffic light (Juniper Road) turn right to go south on Juniper Road. Public parking is just past the bridge. Please follow directions of traffic control personnel as you approach the campus area.
From South Bend International Airport
Turn left out of the airport entrance onto Lincoln Way West. Once in downtown South Bend, turn left on Michigan Street (Indiana 933). Continue to Angela Boulevard, the second stoplight north of the St. Joseph River. Turn right on Angela Boulevard. Turn left on Notre Dame Avenue.
From O’Hare Airport
Take Route 190 east out of O’Hare to Route 90 east (Kennedy Expressway) toward downtown Chicago. This merges with Route 94 south (Dan Ryan Expressway). Take the Skyway exit off the Dan Ryan and remain on Route 90 to the Indiana Toll Road, which eventually merges with Route 80. Use Exit 77 (South Bend/Notre Dame).
Note
An alternative route: Take Route 190 east out of O’Hare to Interstate 294 south (Tri-State Tollway) and follow the signs for 80/294 and then Interstate 80-90 (Indiana Toll Road). Use Exit 77 (South Bend/Notre Dame).
Parking
For parking information, visit Football gameday: getting around.
Safety
In Case of Emergency
If you see something, say something!
- While on campus guests are encouraged to call 574-631-5555 for the most efficient response time.
- That number directly connects to Notre Dame Dispatch Center for safety and security, fire, or medical emergencies.
- Text IRISH <space> and the issue and location to 69050 (available on gamedays).
- If something raises your concern for any reason, please call or text to let us know and our staff will look into the situation.
- Upon entering Notre Dame Stadium with a game ticket, guests may visit any of the four first aid rooms for medical services.
- In the event of an emergency, notify a uniformed law enforcement officer or University personnel as soon as possible!
The University of Notre Dame and our public safety officials are prepared to respond to emergency situations that may arise on gameday.
In the Event of any Evacuations or Emergencies
- In the event of an emergency situation, guests will be directed via the public address system.
- Please follow the directions of University personnel and uniformed law enforcement officers.
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Please note that during an emergency, your usual route of exit may not be available and you should be prepared to use an alternative exit route if necessary.
- Gate A
- Jordan Hall of Science
- Hesburgh Library
- Gate B
- Joyce Center
- Gate C
- Joyce Center
- Mendoza College of Business
- Gate D
- Mendoza College of Business
- DeBartolo Hall
- Gate E
- DeBartolo Hall
- O’Shaughnessy Hall
- Fitzpatrick Hall
- Cushing Hall
- Decio Faculty Hall
- North Tunnel
- Decio Faculty Hall
- Hesburgh Library
- Jordan Hall of Science
- Gate A
Public Safety Information
Outside Section 28, between Gates D and E (west side)
Medical Services
Pre- and Post-Game
If you require medical services prior to kickoff, after the game, or anytime while visiting Notre Dame’s campus, please call or text on gameday. While on campus, guests are encouraged to call 574-631-5555 for the most efficient response time. This number directly connects to Notre Dame Dispatch Center for safety and security, fire, or medical emergencies.
After Gates Open
Upon entering Notre Dame Stadium, ticketed guests may visit any of the four first aid rooms for medical services.
Lower Concourse
- Near Section 11, between Gates A and B (east side)
- Near Section 26, between Gates D and E (west side)
Upper Concourse
- Outside Section 109/110 (east side)
- Outside Section 128/129 (west side)
In the event of a medical emergency, please notify the nearest University personnel or uniformed law enforcement officer.
Water Fountains
Water fountains are located in both the upper and lower concourses at Notre Dame Stadium.
Nursing Mothers
Before gates open, the Lactation Room on the fifth floor of Hesburgh Library is available for use. See a security monitor on the first floor for access to the space. After gates open, Duncan W211 and Corbett E469 will be available as private areas to nurse or pump. Please see an usher for access to these spaces. Baby changing stations are available in every restroom in Notre Dame Stadium, except men’s room #1209 near section 13/14. Please note: The University of Notre Dame is unable to store pumps or breast milk during the game. First aid rooms are happy to provide guests with ice for their personal storage of milk.
Guest Assistance Texting
Text IRISH <space> the issue and location to 69050
Available only on gameday
Safe in the Seat
The University of Notre Dame is committed to the safety and security of everyone attending Notre Dame football games, especially our youngest Fighting Irish fans. Safe in the Seat is a program devised to reunite children or others who may be vulnerable if separated from their friends or family. Guest Services provides wristbands that can be customized with the person’s name, contact information, and phone number.
- Upon entrance to the stadium, parents/guardians can obtain a Safe in the Seat wristband from one of five Guest Services booths located on the lower concourse at Gates A, B, C, D, and E, and upper concourse near sections 106/107, 113/114, 124/125, and 131/132.
- Parents/guardians will be asked to complete the fields on the wristbands.
- In the event of a separation, stadium personnel will use the information provided on the wristbands to make contact with the parent/guardian.
Be Green
The University of Notre Dame strives to be a leader in sustainable operations, education, and research, and a role model for responsible citizenship. Notre Dame recognizes its responsibility to conserve the natural environment while promoting long-term economic and social justice for all members of society and works to foster a pervasive focus on the connection between environmental stewardship and the Common Good.
Learn more about how you can be a part of Notre Dame’s efforts to #BeGreen.