2026 Shamrock Series
Game Information
Don't miss the opportunity to see the Fighting Irish take on Wisconsin like never before at Lambeau Field. Prepare for the weekend by referencing this game information and the stadium policies a before you arrive.
Event Schedule
Get game ready with a variety of events across the Shamrock Series weekend. From service projects to academic programming to performances by the Notre Dame Band, there is no shortage of events to get you in the spirit for the game.
Shop the Shamrock Series Collection
Shop the Shamrock Series Collection online or in-person at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore to commemorate this memorable game.
Schedule of Events
As with prior Shamrock Series games, the weekend will feature more than just a football game. A complete list of public events will be listed here as they are released.
Please note the events are listed in Central Time.
| Date | Event | Time | Location | Description |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Service Project hosted by the Notre Dame Alumni Association | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Paul's Pantry (1513 Leo Frigo Drive, Green Bay, WI, 54302) Limited transportation provided |
Join together with others in the Notre Dame family to unpack boxes, sort donations, assemble food baskets, and more at Paul's Pantry. Wear closed-toed shoes and your favorite Irish gear. This event has reached its capacity. To join the wait list, please fill out this form. |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
Shamrock Kickoff presented by Guinness  |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Titletown |
Start your weekend off on the right note at the Shamrock Kickoff presented by Guinness! Join us at Titletown for an afternoon to remember with a DJ, special appearances by Notre Dame Cheer and Leprechaun, photo props and photo booth, yard games, beer garden, and an Under Armour activation. |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Robots & Caregiving: A Human-Centered Analytics Approach | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Rockwood Terrace | The Human-Centered Analytics Lab (HAL) at Notre Dame is exploring how AI-enabled social robots can shape the future of dementia care through robot-assisted reminiscence therapy. Come meet the robots, see how they engage people in conversation, and get a first look at where this work is headed. We will share insights from our pilot program, carried out within the university community to help undergraduate students prepare for job interviews, where the robots performed on par with human facilitators, with comparable results. Join us to explore how this cross-disciplinary research brings together advanced technology and human well-being to serve the common good. |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | The Importance of Biomechanics in Sports, featuring the Milwaukee Brewers | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Rockwood Terrace | In an era of unprecedented focus on athletic performance, the Notre Dame Sports Biomechanics Research Group is teaming up with the Milwaukee Brewers to look behind the metrics. Join us to discover how biomechanics—the science of movement—is revolutionizing how we augment elite performance and minimize injury risk. From a live demonstration of professional-grade motion capture technology to a Q&A with industry experts, we'll explore how cross-disciplinary research is shaping the future of sports and offering movement insights that can benefit athletes and non-athletes alike. |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Notre Dame Band Concert with Cheer | 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Monumental Staircase at Titletown | Notre Dame Band and Cheer join together on the Monumental Staircase at Titletown to get fans into the Irish spirit. |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Shamrock Social (Ticketed event) | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Johnsonville Tailgate Village (1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI, 54304) | Join the Notre Dame Alumni Association at the Shamrock Social in Green Bay! Your all-inclusive fan fest ticket includes heavy appetizers, beer, wine, seltzer, and soft drinks, live music from The Third Wheels, and appearances from special guests. Purchase tickets and learn more about the event here. |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Drummers Circle Performance | 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Bottom of Ariens Hill at Titletown | The Notre Dame Band drum line performs fan favorite songs at Titletown on the eve of Gameday. |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Shrine of Our Lady of Champion Pilgrimage | 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | The Shrine of Our Lady of Champion (4047 Chapel Drive, Green Bay, WI, 54229) | The Notre Dame Alumni Association's FaithND and Traveling Irish Programs, in partnership with Verso Ministries and the Order of Malta, are pleased to offer a free, half-day pilgrimage to The Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, the first and only approved Marian apparition site in the United States. Complimentary, round trip bus transportation will be provided to the first 50 registrants who request it. Other pilgrims with their own transportation can meet the group at 9 a.m. at the Shrine's History Center. More information here. |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Notre Dame Family Mass | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Nativity of Our Lord Parish (2270 S Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI, 54304) | Gather with the Notre Dame family for Mass with University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., '87 presiding at the Nativity of Our Lord Parish to begin your Gameday. All are welcome to attend. More information here. |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Parking and Tailgating Lots Open | 2:30 p.m. | ||
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Live Band | 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Stage at Titletown | |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Lambeau Field Gates Open | 4:30 p.m. | Lambeau Field | |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | From the Gridiron to the Archives: Documenting Over a Century of Notre Dame and Wisconsin Football (Must have a game ticket + HOF ticket or pass) | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Lambeau Atrium/HOF | Meet the Curators: Before kickoff, explore the exhibit and talk with curators and archivists to discover the stories behind the collections. |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Fireworks | 5:30 p.m. | Lambeau Field Rooftop | |
| Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin Kick-Off | 6:30 p.m. | Lambeau Field | Watch the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2026 Shamrock Series. |