Gameday/Notre Dame for Visitors, and First Timers

[calvegas04]

Oddly enough the head coaches office was closed for random fan questions while I was there.

Of course it was closed....

 

[NDWarrior]

I never knew all of this up until now… College football podcast spills beans on Notre Dame Stadium

 

[sfk324]

I never knew all of this up until now… College football podcast spills beans on Notre Dame Stadium

Not sure how this is "spilling the beans." ND talked about this at least 10 years ago when they installed the field turf in the first place.

Notre Dame releases design for new FieldTurf surface

Notre Dame has released the details of the design for the new FieldTurf playing surface the team will be installing at Notre Dame Stadium before next season.

www.si.com

 

[NDBoiler]

Pretty sure there was discussion here on IE about this very topic in the stadium changes thread several years ago…newb 😜

 

[ulukinatme]

Yeah, it's certainly not "spilling the beans," but I'd wager the average fan has no clue about the lines. I remember hearing the significance years ago (Probably during the change to Field Turf) but had forgotten the actual numbers/breakdown between then and now.

 

[irishu]

Burke golf course is drive-up parking on gameday, right? Meaning no pre-purchased pass required?

How much does it usually cost?

 

[pumpdog20]

Typically but fills up rather quick. Think it's been $60?

 

[arndtjc]

Burke golf course is drive-up parking on gameday, right? Meaning no pre-purchased pass required?

How much does it usually cost?

White Field or a house in the neighborhoods is the best bang for your buck

 

[ulukinatme]

White Field or a house in the neighborhoods is the best bang for your buck

This man knows his shit.
If you do White Field, make a decision in the 4th quarter:
Either leave quick to avoid long lines for the bus, or just start walking toward your car from the start. The wait can be long at times otherwise.

 

[pumpdog20]

Hmm... depends which way you're able to exit the White Field Lots. They can be real quick out to the interstate, but if you unfortunately go out the wrong exit, you'll be taking a tour around South Bend.

 

[Irish#1]

I’ll never do White Field again unless you leave early for the buses. I found parking just SE of the stadium is the easiest and the cost is $30-$50.

 

[arrowryan]

I’ll never do White Field again unless you leave early for the buses. I found parking just SE of the stadium is the easiest and the cost is $30-$50.

Yeah white field sucks. The neighborhoods are much better

 

[Hautian Domer]

Is the university canning trumpets under the dome?

I don’t want to get my hopes up for the N. Illinois game.

Also, I got an email about the Friday Night Bash before N. Illinois and Louisville. Is it worth it?

 

[sfk324]

Is the university canning trumpets under the dome?

I don’t want to get my hopes up for the N. Illinois game.

Also, I got an email about the Friday Night Bash before N. Illinois and Louisville. Is it worth it?

They haven't had it in years. It's now outside and has been renamed Trumpets at the Dome.

 

[Hautian Domer]

They haven't had it in years. It's now outside and has been renamed Trumpets at the Dome.

Oh, I know. The last time I went was the Georgia game in 2019. I remember it being cancelled due to Covid and then, due to the “stairs needing repair.” I just assumed they'd repair the stairs and move it back in. I guess they’ve officially scrapped it. A shame … one of my favorite traditions and doing it huddled around the Fr. Sorin statue is a far cry from under the dome.

 

[NorthDakota]

Oh, I know. The last time I went was the Georgia game in 2019. I remember it being cancelled due to Covid and then, due to the “stairs needing repair.” I just assumed they'd repair the stairs and move it back in. I guess they’ve officially scrapped it. A shame … one of my favorite traditions and doing it huddled around the Fr. Sorin statue is a far cry from under the dome.

That's depressing.

 

[ulukinatme]

Oh, I know. The last time I went was the Georgia game in 2019. I remember it being cancelled due to Covid and then, due to the “stairs needing repair.” I just assumed they'd repair the stairs and move it back in. I guess they’ve officially scrapped it. A shame … one of my favorite traditions and doing it huddled around the Fr. Sorin statue is a far cry from under the dome.

They didn't cancel for Georgia, that would have been 2017. I got this video from the Trumpets Under the Dome, audio quality isn't great unfortunately. There were a ton of Georgia fans that showed up to check it out, which was kinda neat. I used to get videos of it when I could, but 2017 was the last year I got any video. They did seem to stop doing it sometime around the pandemic, something about structural integrity or something.

I really miss it. Being outside on the steps is nice, but it just isn't the same. This was one of my favorite gameday traditions. It was tremendous energy and the sound in person was awesome.

 

[Hautian Domer]

They didn't cancel for Georgia, that would have been 2017. I got this video from the Trumpets Under the Dome, audio quality isn't great unfortunately. There were a ton of Georgia fans that showed up to check it out, which was kinda neat. I used to get videos of it when I could, but 2017 was the last year I got any video. They did seem to stop doing it sometime around the pandemic, something about structural integrity or something.

I really miss it. Being outside on the steps is nice, but it just isn't the same. This was one of my favorite gameday traditions. It was tremendous energy and the sound in person was awesome.

I guess I could have made that clearer. The last time I went to it under the dome was the Georgia game in 2017 (we played at Georgia in 2019).

I believe it was cancelled in 2020. They blamed it on Covid. I was then on campus in 2022 for Stanford (that was a real doozy) and admin said it was due to “repairs” and “reinforcement” of the stairs. I guess that was a farce and it’s just relocated out front.

As it currently stands, it’s not worth the time going out of the way to see it anymore.

 

[okanst07]

Do we know when Notre Dame practices this Friday? I am coming from Canada to watch the game this weekend and would love to know when they head over to the practice field on Friday.

 

[pumpdog20]

Can't imagine practices are open to the public... but maybe they are.

 

[texbender]

no, no public access

 

[arrowryan]

No public access and I doubt they’re doing anything more than a walk through on Friday

 

[IrishLion]

Was just gifted tickets and a parking pass for Saturday, very excited to take my son to his first regular season game (he has been to the Blue and Gold game previously).

Searching the ND Gameday website, these parking lots/shuttles are set up in the most confusing way lol. I have parking for White Field, but apparently that's broken down into the Blue and Gold lots? Is there a way for me to know which lot my pass is for, or does it not matter once you get there?

Also, any tips for catching the shuttle? Have heard previously that it may be better to just pay and park closer despite having a White Field pass.

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Was just gifted tickets and a parking pass for Saturday, very excited to take my son to his first regular season game (he has been to the Blue and Gold game previously).

Searching the ND Gameday website, these parking lots/shuttles are set up in the most confusing way lol. I have parking for White Field, but apparently that's broken down into the Blue and Gold lots? Is there a way for me to know which lot my pass is for, or does it not matter once you get there?

Also, any tips for catching the shuttle? Have heard previously that it may be better to just pay and park closer despite having a White Field pass.

Over the last few years, Ive found it easier to park south of campus. There are a lot of side streets that are free parking that are about a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium.

 

[Irish#1]

Was just gifted tickets and a parking pass for Saturday, very excited to take my son to his first regular season game (he has been to the Blue and Gold game previously).

Searching the ND Gameday website, these parking lots/shuttles are set up in the most confusing way lol. I have parking for White Field, but apparently that's broken down into the Blue and Gold lots? Is there a way for me to know which lot my pass is for, or does it not matter once you get there?

Also, any tips for catching the shuttle? Have heard previously that it may be better to just pay and park closer despite having a White Field pass.

I park south of the stadium as well. I've parked in White Field a few times and it's a hassle IMO. Last time they waved us through and had us parking by the fire station. No shuttle and way too long of a walk for the Mrs.

I assume you're coming up 74 then 465 to Keystone/31? There's construction on 465. Stay in the far left lane so you get the express lane when you se the construction. It goes back to normal about a mile before Keystone. You'll thank me later.

 

[ulukinatme]

Was just gifted tickets and a parking pass for Saturday, very excited to take my son to his first regular season game (he has been to the Blue and Gold game previously).

Searching the ND Gameday website, these parking lots/shuttles are set up in the most confusing way lol. I have parking for White Field, but apparently that's broken down into the Blue and Gold lots? Is there a way for me to know which lot my pass is for, or does it not matter once you get there?

Also, any tips for catching the shuttle? Have heard previously that it may be better to just pay and park closer despite having a White Field pass.

When I went last week with my son we used ParkingWhiz for $40 and parked at a house on Edison about 3/4 of a mile from the stadium. They dropped us off at the circle where Sorin's statue is, but it was up to us to walk back to the car after the game. The walk wasn't long, and we didn't have to sit in the logjam of a parking lot once we got to the car, we got right on the road. There may be spots slightly closer south of campus, I haven't gone that route in awhile. We used to always have a Stadium pass when we had season tickets.

I'm not a fan of White Field. There is a shuttle getting to campus, but if you plan on using the shuttle after the game there's often a long ass line. We usually ended up walking back to the car, and it was a slightly longer walk compared to what we just did when we parked in someone's yard on Edison using ParkWhiz.

 

[KMac151993]

If you get there early enough you can park in that first lot at Holy Cross, easy in and out and I believe $40.

 

[IrishLion]

If you get there early enough you can park in that first lot at Holy Cross, easy in and out and I believe $40.

I usually do this, or will park across the street on the golf course for the extra $20.

Now that I’ve confirmed White Field and the shuttle are a pain, I’ll just make sure I’ve got plenty of cash for whatever I find lol

 

[NDohio]

I usually do this, or will park across the street on the golf course for the extra $20.

Now that I’ve confirmed White Field and the shuttle are a pain, I’ll just make sure I’ve got plenty of cash for whatever I find lol

I had a pass for the White Field for the Miami game this year. They had me park in the Gold Field and took the shuttle from there. It wasn't ideal, but getting out after the game was really fantastic. We had zero traffic.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

This is your best bet. Just east of Tyckenham Dr. You'll find parking on Bulla Rd for $20-30 (at least that's what it used to be when I parked there pre-COVID). easier out, short walk to campus.