Head coach Marcus Freeman leads the Notre Dame Fighting Irish into college football season 2026. Operating as an independent Division I program, they face a huge Sunday opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.
If you want to follow every snap this fall, you need accurate details. This guide provides the complete Notre Dame Football schedule 2026: opponents, date, time, TV channel and where to watch.
What channel is the Notre Dame football game on?
Most Notre Dame Football home games and Shamrock Series matchups air nationally on NBC. Fans can also stream these broadcasts directly through Peacock. Away games against ACC opponents usually fall under ABC or ESPN television agreements.
Notre Dame Football Schedule 2026
Here is the official 2026 slate for the Fighting Irish. It contains home games, away trips, and neutral-site clashes. Start times and networks for later games will be announced closer to kickoff.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
| Sun, Sep. 6 | vs Wisconsin Badgers (Green Bay, WI) | 7:30 pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Sat, Sep. 12 | Rice Owls | 3:30 pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Sat, Sep. 19 | Michigan State Spartans | 7:30pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Sat, Sep. 26 | at Purdue Boilermakers | TBA | TBA |
| Sat, Oct. 3 | at North Carolina Tar Heels | TBA | TBA |
| Sat, Oct. 10 | Stanford Cardinal | 3:30pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Sat, Oct. 17 | at BYU Cougars | TBA | TBA |
| Sat, Oct. 24 | OFF | – | – |
| Sat, Oct. 31 | vs Navy Midshipmen (Foxborough, MA) | 12:00pm | ABC or ESPN |
| Sat, Nov. 7 | Miami (FL) Hurricanes | 7:30pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Sat, Nov. 14 | Boston College Eagles | 3:30pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Sat, Nov. 21 | SMU Mustangs | 7:30pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Sat, Nov. 28 | at Syracuse Orange | TBA | TBA |
This 2026 schedule includes five games with traditional rivalry trophies on the line. Matchups against Michigan State, Purdue, Navy, Boston College, and Stanford will bring high stakes to the regular season.
Where to watch Notre Dame football?
NBC holds exclusive domestic broadcast rights for all Notre Dame Football home games at Notre Dame Stadium. You can find local NBC stations using over-the-air antennas, basic cable packages, or major satellite providers nationwide.
Peacock is the official streaming platform for these NBC broadcasts. An active Peacock Premium subscription allows viewers to watch the Fighting Irish live on smart televisions, mobile devices, streaming sticks, or computers.
For road matchups, viewing options shift based on the home team’s conference affiliation. When Marcus Freeman and his squad visit ACC schools like North Carolina and Syracuse, expect those contests on ESPN or ABC.
The neutral-site Navy game at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts belongs to the ABC and ESPN family of networks. Fans should check local listings closer to Halloween to confirm exact broadcast information.
Other road trips, such as the mid-October game against BYU, fall under Big 12 broadcasting agreements. Those specific network assignments generally release roughly two weeks prior to the scheduled game date.
If you live outside the United States, international viewing rights vary by region. Some international fans use specialized sports streaming services to catch Notre Dame Fighting Irish football action throughout the fall.
Editorial Disclaimer: The television networks and kickoff times listed are subject to adjustments by conference officials and broadcasters. Always verify specific game details through official university channels before finalizing your game-day plans.
