University of Notre Dame

Game Day

Michigan State vs. Notre Dame

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Friday, September 20

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10:00 AM ends: 5:00 PM

Stadium Tunnel Tour

Since 1931, every Notre Dame football team has walked down the same tunnel, to the same field before every home football game. Every Irish fan has the opportunity to walk the same fabled walk every Irish player has taken for the past 81 years. Come experience the North Tunnel of Notre Dame Stadium, take pictures with the field in the background, and feel the echoes waiting to be awoke. Free and open to the public.

The Notre Dame Stadium tunnel tour will be open from 10:00am until 5:00pm, except during team walk-throughs.

12:00 PM ends: 1:30 PM

Kickoff Luncheon

The kickoff luncheon is a ticketed event. Guest speakers will be announced on a weekly basis.

Kickoff Luncheon Form

4:00 PM ends: 4:30 PM

Trumpets Under the Dome

The Notre Dame Trumpet Section plays Notre Dame Our Mother and the Notre Dame Victory March inside of the famed Golden Dome.

4:20 PM ends: 4:50 PM

Marching Band Step Off

The Marching Band steps off from the steps of the Main Building toward its practice location in the parking lot south of Notre Dame Stadium.

6:00 PM ends: 7:00 PM

Michigan State Pep Rally

Come out and support the Fighting Irish as they get ready to beat the Michigan State Spartans.

8:00 PM ends: 9:30 PM

Notre Dame Glee Club Concert

Spend your Friday evening with the renowned Notre Dame Glee Club. The concert takes place at 8 p.m., in the Leighton Concert Hall in the Debartolo Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for students and children, $6 for senior citizens, and $10 for general admission.

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Saturday, September 21

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12:00 AM ends: 12:45 AM

Midnight Drummer Circle

Cadences and Cheers led by the Notre Dame Drumline in front of the Golden Dome. Approximately 45 minutes.

11:30 AM ends: 12:00 PM

Bag Pipe Concert

The ND Bagpipe Band performs in front of the Main Building.

12:45 PM ends: 1:25 PM

Glee Club Pregame Concert

Come and listen to the greatest Glee Club in the country perform in front of Touchdown Jesus on Library Quad prior to the famous player walk.

1:30 PM ends: 1:45 PM

Player Walk

The Notre Dame football players and coaches will walk from the Guglielmino Complex to the Library (Touchdown Jesus), then down Library Quad into the Stadium. Line up along the sides of Library Quad to cheer on the Fighting Irish as they walk into the stadium.

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2:00 PM ends: 2:30 PM

Marching Band Concert

Enjoy the sounds of the greatest band in the land before it makes its journey to the stadium.

2:30 PM ends: 2:45 PM

Trumpets Under the Dome

The Notre Dame Trumpet Section plays Notre Dame Our Mother and the Notre Dame Victory March inside of the famed Golden Dome.

2:30 PM ends: 2:45 PM

Irish Guard Inspection

Join the Irish Guard right outside Bond Hall as they go through their weekly inspection.

2:40 PM ends: 3:00 PM

Marching Band March Out

Starting at the Main Building, watch the Fighting Irish marching band make their way to Notre Dame Stadium.

3:05 PM ends: 3:20 PM

Pre-Game Band Performance

The Notre Dame Marching Band takes the field just prior to kickoff for a short performance and the presentation of the American Flag.

3:30 PM ends: 7:30 PM

Notre Dame vs. Michigan State

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will host the Spartans of Michigan State on September 21, 2013 at 3:30pm.

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