first time at notre dame stadium

[notredamefaninla]

I am from Louisiana and going to go to the air force game. Airfare and hotel is booked. I am getting tickets Friday probably from stub hub.I want.to make sure I get.the.tickets.I want to set 50 yard line so I can see everything what row would yal reccomend. I don't want to sit to low so I can't see or to high either. I know on stub hub there around 400 and up. Also besides taking tour and so forth what would yal recommends I visit or do while I am there. I will be there around 12 in evening Friday and leaving Sunday morning at 11. I love notre dame with a Passion. I hate lsu and went to games in my notre dame hat.and jersey and lsu fans can.be.a lil rowdy. Also how is tailgaiting at notre dame. I would like a small ice chest with.some beers so I will have to go to store for that. Thanks for any advice and help.maybe il.bring some mardi grad beads and bring new Orleans to south bend.

 

[Kingbish01]

Make sure you check out the players walking to the stadium (check out the other thread for directions). Light a candle at the grotto. Also, ninety minutes before kickoff, the band presents a concert, followed by the traditional march from the Main Building to Notre Dame Stadium. Leading the march is the Irish Guard accompanied by cheerleaders, the leprechaun and thousands of loyal fans. You can't beat gameday at ND, I've been to a ton of football games around the country and in my opinion nothing compares.

 

[notredamefaninla]

Yes I seen how the players are taking a different route this year to stadium. I plan on doing those things plus try out a.restaurant or two. I'm going to get tickets at 50 yard line. What's a good row to sit on. I want to see all of stadium.thanks all.

 

[arrowryan]

Try to get seats that are between 20-30 rows up from the 50 yard line. Youe will get a good view from there. They will be expensive though

 

[notredamefaninla]

Yes I seen around 500 dollars a piece for ticket. Thanks I will book it soon. Is there places that sell beers at tailgaiting or should I get a small ice chest and put beers in it.

 

[notredamefaninla]

And I will try line backers out. Maybe I can swap mardi gras beads for beers lol.

 

[clashmore_jon]

if you are getting to campus by midnight, i would recommend you go see the drumline. Starts at midnight near the main building. It is guar-un-teed to get you fired up for saturday. then grab a quarterdog at lafortune on your way out.

 

[notredamefaninla]

Ok yes I will check that out. Well be there at 12 noon Friday night. I heard Bout a big notre dame outlet store close to campus anyone know the name. I heard good prices there. I have my bedroom all notre dame out but could always add more thanks all for help

 

[loomis41973]

The outlet store is closed during the season.
JCPenny has a decent selection of ND stuff at better prices than the bookstore.

 

[arrowryan]

You definately have to check out the midnight drumline at the golden dome. It is simply amazing. Your best bet for beer is either a bar or just carry a little cooler with you. I would probably carry a cooler because it would be cheaper.

 

[notredamefaninla]

At first drumline didn't seem interesting but now I will I thought I heardoutlet store was open on Friday's but not gameday.I'm spending 2 grand or so with everything so if I can is like more notre dame merchandise.

 

[IrishAlum1997]

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[eNDzone]

You might want to check out bagpipes in front of the Main Building. Also the night before the game and/or an hour before the game you can check out the ND trumpeters. First time I saw this I almost shed tears.
Irish Trumpets - University of Notre Dame - YouTube

 

[irishtrain]

Oh how I envy you my friend-you will be moved. Take pictures and tell us how you react when they come out of the tunnel. You are in for a treat and dont be like many of us on our first time that reacted like we were in church-yell as loud as you can and help 'em win this first game. See if you can get close to watching the players enter the stadium before the game and soak up the band-I am in envy-go for it.

 

[Legacy]

You may get some more ideas from this.

http://onefootdown.fantake.com/2010/09/01/irish-game-day-traditions-legends-and-guides/

 

[I.R.I.S.H. GL]

I believe you can get beer on gameday in the Irish Green section on campus. There is also the Morris Inn on campus that has a bar inside and a tent with a full bar behind the hotel. If you are getting there on Friday, take the stadium tour in the early afternoon and then check out the pep rally on Friday nite. Its hokey, but you have to have the experience one time while you are there. Have fun and GO IRISH!!!!

 

[notredamefaninla]

i cant not wait for the game, im not happy with the way irish been playing but still im a devoted fan we should be undefeated and ranked but simple stupid mistakes. i will be at air force game, im spraying my hair gold, and will wear blue gold body paint, giving away mardi gras beads, bringing some of new orleans into south bend