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WELCOME

TO NOTRE DAME ALUMNI AND FANS:On behalf of the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association and the Department of Athletics, welcome to the University of Notre Dame. We’ve developed this guide to help you plan for a great weekend under the Golden Dome.

We can’t wait to have you back inside Notre Dame Stadium this Saturday - but before kickoff we want to provide you the “5 Things You Need To Know Before You Arrive”

1. MASKING - When indoors on campus, masking is required. If you’re outdoors and unvaccinated we expect you to wear a mask.

2. CASHLESS - for a safer and better guest experience Notre Dame Stadium will not accept cash this season - so make sure you bring your debit or credit card!

3. MOBILE TICKETING AND PARKING PASSES - Please take the time to download your tickets and/or parking passes to your mobile wallet prior to arriving at the gate on Saturday. Need help with this process? Go to UND.com/mobiletickets

4. CONCESSIONS - We will be serving a basic core menu of items to our fans this year. Additionally, this Saturday fans will be allowed to bring two sealed water bottles into the Stadium.

5. PATIENCE - We are excited to have you back on campus this weekend, but please have patience with fellow fans and our staff as we welcome you back to Notre Dame Stadium.

GO IRISH!

All dates, times, and events listed in this publication are subject to change.

WEEKEND EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 6

MASS SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

GAME DAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

STADIUM DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PARKING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

POINTS OF INTEREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FRIDAY [9.10.21 ]11:00 a.m. Football Fridays at the Eck presented by Guinness, for Alumni and

Fans, tailgate food, music, ND celebrity interviews, Eck Visitors Center, until 5:00 p.m.

Noon Tours, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, until 2:00 p.m.

Noon The IDEA Center’s Innovation Rally featuring innovative speakers, networking and an interactive showcase of emerging and cutting-edge technologies, 1400 E. Angela Blvd., until 1:30 p.m.

Noon Medieval Fencing Display, Performers from Theatrica Gladiatoria, presented by the Medieval Institute, West of McCourtney Hall, until 1:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m Philbin Fridays, student performances, Philbin Studio Theatre, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, free but ticketed event, tickets available one hour prior

1:00 p.m. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Open House, until 5:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m. Chalk Talk with Bill Reagan, insights and analysis for tomorrow’s matchup with Toledo. Former Irish assistant coach Bill Reagan will break down the X’s and O’s and key match-ups and take questions from the audience. Hear about what to keep your eyes on during tomorrow’s game, Eck Visitors Center Auditorium, until 2:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. Graduate Business Program Open House, College seniors through experienced professionals are invited to an open house to learn about Mendoza’s graduate degree offerings. Feel free to stop by at any time between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. for Q&A with admissions staff. Mendoza College of Business Atrium, until 3:00 p.m.

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2:30 p.m. Ahead of the Game with Arts & Letters “God, Notre Dame, Country: Glimpses of the University’s first Century,” Kathleen Sprows Cummings, the Rev. John A. O’Brien College Professor of American Studies and the William W. and Anna Jean Cushwa Director of the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism, LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music, until 3:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m. Catching Up With… live conversations with notable members of the Notre Dame family, ND Live stage on the Eck Visitors Center Patio, until 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m. Thunder from the Sky: Festive Organ Music in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, until 3:45 p.m.

3:30 p.m. “Poet Micheal O’Siadhail: Reading and Talk,” presented by the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, Room 1050 Jenkins Nanovic Hall, until 4:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. Medieval Martial Arts, Learn about medieval fencing books and historical reenactment with Rebecca L.R. Garber, Ph.D., presented by the Medieval Institute, Carey Auditorium, Hesburgh Library, until 5:00 pm.

4:00 p.m. Mid-Day Drummers’ Circle, in front of the Main Building, until 4:10 p.m.

4:10 p.m. Trumpets Under the Dome, in front of the Main Building, until 4:20 p.m.

4:30 p.m. Marching Band Step-Off, Front Steps, Main Building, until 4:45 p.m.

4:45 p.m. Marching Band Open Rehearsal, Ricci Family Fields, until 5:15 p.m.

5:00 p.m. Glee Club Open Rehearsal, LaBar Recital Hall, in the O’Neill Hall of Music, until 5:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m. Live Bagpipe Music, Morris Inn, Wind Family Fireside Terrace, until 5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m. Pep Rally, South Quad, until 6:45 p.m.

7:00 p.m. Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words, presented by the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government, Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Free but ticketed event; tickets available at the box office one hour prior.

Midnight Midnight Drummer’s Circle, Front Steps, Main Building, until 12:45 a.m.

SATURDAY [9.11.21 ]

9:00 a.m. Undergraduate Admissions Information Session, hosted by an admissions counselor, the information session covers academics, extracurriculars, community, and spiritual life at Notre Dame, as well as information on the admissions and financial aid processes. McKenna Hall, First Floor, until 11:00 a.m. Space is limited. High school students and transfer students with an interest in applying to Notre Dame should register at admissions.nd.edu/visit-engage/visit-campus/

10:00 a.m. ABC57 Pregame Show, featuring updates and insights on the games, players, coaches, etc., outside of Gate 8 of the Joyce Center, until Noon.

10:00 a.m. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Open House, until 1:30 p.m.

10:00 a.m. Mornings@Mendoza, “Ethics and Accountability of AI,” Kirsten Martin, William P. and Hazel B. White Center Professor of Technology Ethics, Stayer Center, Morris Commons, until 11:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Notre Dame Bagpipe Band, in front of the Main Building, until 11:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. Saturdays with the Saints, “St. Francis and St. Augustine: Saints of Laudato Si,” John C. Cavadini, Director, McGrath Institute for Church Life; Professor of Theology, Andrews Auditorium, Geddes Hall, lower level, until 11:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m. Alumni Association Diversity Tailgate, Soft drinks, food, cash bar. Sponsored by the Alumni Diversity Council, the Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American Alumni of ND, and ARC ND. All are welcome. Alumni & Friends Pavilion, just south of the Eck Visitors Center, until 1:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m. Digital Donor Recognition Display Open House, The Stewardship and Donor Relations team invites you to explore this one-of-a-kind interactive display celebrating the extraordinary generosity of the Notre Dame family and their unique stories, South Concourse of the Hesburgh Library, until 1:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. Saturday Science Exploration Series, “Falling for a Star - Gravity lessons from footballs to orbiting stars,” Keith Davis, Ph.D., the director of the Digital Visualization Theater, will take visitors on a tour of gravity in the universe, 100 Jordan Hall of Science, until Noon.

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SUNDAY [9.12.21 ]

Noon Women’s Soccer vs. Brown, Alumni Stadium

3:00 p.m. Dear Evan Hansen (2021), Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

11:00 a.m. Meijer Game Day Event, come for yard games and Notre Dame- and Meijer- branded giveaways, outside of the Joyce Center at Gate 9, until 2:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m. Glee Club Pre-Game Concert, Library Quad near the Reflecting Pool, until Noon

12:15 p.m. Player Walk, Guglielmino Athletics Complex through Library Quad

12:30 p.m. Trumpets Under the Dome, in front of the Main Building

1:00 p.m. Marching Band Concert, Bond Hall, until 1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m. Drummer's Circle, Bond Hall Quad, until 1:45 p.m.

1:45 p.m. Marching Band March Out, Front Steps, Main Building

2:30 p.m. Notre Dame vs. Toledo, Notre Dame Stadium

30 minutes post-game

Giving Society Mass, Giving Society members and their guests are invited to a Mass following the game. Registration is not required. Seating is first-come, first-served, St. Thomas More Chapel, Notre Dame Law School.

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MASS SCHEDULE

FRIDAYCrypt: 6:45 a.m. Basilica: 11:30 a.m.; 5:15 p.m.

SATURDAY30 minutes after the game ends in the Basilica, the Crypt, and DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Should the game end after 8:30 p.m., post-game Mass will be canceled in the Basilica and DeBartolo.

SUNDAYCrypt: 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m.Basilica: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; NoonSacred Heart Parish Center Chapel: 11:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATIONBasilica Crypt: Friday, 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

PRAY THE ROSARYGrotto: Friday, 6:45 p.m.Basilica: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.

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NOTRE DAME STADIUM BAG POLICY• The policy allows for only clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed

12” x 6” x 12” in size. Clear bags may have a logo on one side so long as said logo does not exceed 4.5” x 3.4.”

• Small clutch bags (with or without a handle/strap) or wallets that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” are allowable and do not need to be clear plastic.

• One-gallon clear plastic zip bags (such as Ziploc or Hefty bags) are also allowable.

• Exceptions will be made for approved medical bags or equipment, which will be subject to additional screening.

Visit gameday.nd.edu for more information.

NOTRE DAME STADIUM METAL DETECTORSAs part of the University of Notre Dame’s ongoing commitment to safety and security, walk-through metal detectors are used at all gates of Notre Dame Stadium.

Metal detectors will also be used at all men’s and women’s basketball contests in Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center and hockey games at Compton Family Ice Arena. This policy may be in effect for other events in those locations or other campus venues on a case-by-case basis.

After having bags checked, guests will pass through the metal detectors and then have tickets scanned for entry to the venue. Entrants will not be required to remove belts, cell phones, coins, jackets, jewelry, watches, wallets, shoes or other small objects.

CONTACT US:Email: gameday@nd.edu | Phone: 1-877-ND1-Fans | gameday.nd.edu

ON-CAMPUS TRANSPORTATIONGame Day offers a FREE flag-down, one-way courtesy cart service across campus. Look for courtesy carts on campus throughout the game weekend.

Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. kickoffSaturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. kickoffSaturday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. kickoff

*Please note: Courtesy Carts cannot be reserved.

GUEST ASSISTANCE TEXTING

Text IRISH <space> the issue and location to 69050. Standard SMS rates apply. Available on Game Days. “If you see something, say something.”

SAFE IN THE SEAT PROGRAMThe University of Notre Dame is committed to the safety and security of everyone attending Notre Dame football games, especially our youngest Fighting Irish fans! Wristbands can be obtained at each Guest Services booth in the lower concourse at Gates A, B, C, D, E and the upper concourse near sections 106/107, 113/114, 124/125, and 131/132.

PEP RALLYDate: Friday, September 10Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: South Quad

A student-centric pep rally, come support the Fighting Irish. This event is free and open to the public.

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NOTRE DAME STADIUM SEATING DIAGRAM

GAME DAY GENERAL ADMISSION PUBLIC PARKINGWHITE FIELD NORTH (GOLD LOT): Opens at 8:00 a.m Turn left (north) on SR 933. Go north to third traffic light (Cleveland Road) and turn right (east). At first traffic light (Juniper Road) turn right (south). Parking is the second right past the overpass bridge. Shuttles start at 8 a.m. and run from White Field North and South to the Library Circle. Parking is only available for passenger cars and small trucks. No trailers of any type or size allowed. White Field Parking is $30.00. WHITE FIELD SOUTH (BLUE LOT): Opens at 10:00 a.m. To enter, proceed straight at the end of the Exit 77 ramp onto Douglas Rd. Turn right onto the entrance to White South. NOTRE DAME 9-HOLE BURKE GOLF COURSE: (southwest corner of campus) Opens at 8:00 a.m. Pre-purchased passes enter on Dorr Road. Pay to park guests enter on Angela Boulevard. Only passenger vehicles will be permitted to park in this area. No recreational vehicles, limousines, large trucks, buses, or motorcycles will be admitted. If inclement weather forces the course to be unavailable, alternate general parking will be in White Field North and South. Burke parking is $40.00. Please note: ALL pay-to-park lots are cashless.

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POINTS OF INTEREST

FOOTBALL FRIDAYS AT THE ECK PRESENTED BY GUINNESSFriday only: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eck Visitors Center, next to the Bookstore. Hosted by the Alumni Association, all alumni, parents, and fans are welcome. Enjoy tailgate food fresh from Portillo’s, live music, interviews with ND celebrities and notable alumni, game analysis with ND football experts, giveaways, performances from student groups, and a sneak peak of each week’s What Would You Fight for? spot. Admission is free.

Friday, September 10Live music with Isabela Nanni and James Riley ’94, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Performance by the Notre Dame Pom Squad, 1:30 p.m.Chalk Talk with Bill Reagan, 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Catching Up With... 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Appearance by the Notre Dame Leprechaun and Cheerleaders, 3:15 p.m.Performance by Harmonia, 4:15 p.m.

ECK VISITORS CENTERFriday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.; Sunday: Closed

SNITE MUSEUM OF ARTTuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Saturday: Noon-5:00 p.m.; Sunday & Monday: Closed. “Jim Dine: American Icon,” August 21-December 11, 2021.

MARIE P. DEBARTOLO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS TOURSFriday only: Noon – 2:00 p.m.

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CEDAR GROVE CEMETERY

A sacred resting place forNotre Dame alumni, faculty and sta�.

Football Weekend Open House HoursFriday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

cemetery.nd.edu

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PLACES TO EAT ON CAMPUS

FOOTBALL FRIDAYS AT THE ECK PRESENTED BY GUINNESS, Eck Visitors Center, Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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ROHR’S: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

WIND FAMILY FIRESIDE TERRACE: Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - game start; Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

DUNCAN STUDENT CENTER

HAGERTY FAMILY CAFE: Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.

MODERN MARKET: Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday: closed; Sunday: Noon. – 7:00 p.m..

LAFORTUNE STUDENT CENTER

HUDDLE MART: Friday and Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.; Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

SMASHBURGER: Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Closed Sunday.

STARBUCKS: Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SUBWAY: Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; closed Sunday.

TACO BELL: Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Sunday.

THE NOODLE NOOK: Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.

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The Notre Dame Football Weekend Guide is a joint production of the Notre Dame Alumni Association and the Notre Dame Department of Athletics. All dates, times, and events listed in this publication are subject to change.

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