Notre Dame and Wisconsin will meet on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, home of the Green Bay Packers. The game is part of Notre Dame's 2026 Shamrock Series, and Notre Dame will serve as the designated home team for the matchup. The Shamrock Series began in 2009 and has featured Notre Dame games at various venues across the country.
Notre Dame First Game at Lambeau Field
The Sept. 6 matchup will be the first time Notre Dame has played at Lambeau Field. The stadium has previously hosted two college football games: St. Norbert against Fordham in 1983 and Wisconsin against LSU in 2016. Lambeau Field is named for Curly Lambeau, a former Notre Dame player who went on to found the Green Bay Packers.
Shamrock Series Game Details and Broadcast Information
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, or 6:30 p.m. CT, and the game will air on NBC and Peacock. The matchup was originally scheduled for 2020 before it was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later moved to the 2026 Shamrock Series schedule. Fans following Wisconsin sports betting can expect coverage of the game across both NBC's broadcast and Peacock's streaming platform.
Previous Meeting Between Wisconsin and Notre Dame
The teams last played in the 2021 Shamrock Series at Soldier Field in Chicago, where Notre Dame won 41-13. The 2021 matchup was the first meeting between the programs since 1964. The teams meet again at Lambeau Field in 2026.
Wisconsin Begins 2026 Season at Lambeau Field
The Badgers will open their 2026 season against Notre Dame at the neutral site in Green Bay. Wisconsin last played at Lambeau Field in 2016, when the Badgers defeated LSU there on a game-winning field goal by kicker Rafael Gaglianone with under four minutes remaining. The Notre Dame game is the first matchup on Wisconsin's 2026 schedule. Those using soon to be live Wisconsin betting apps to track the Badgers' season opener will find the Sept. 6 game listed as their first contest of the year.
