Notre Dame and Navy have confirmed that their 2026 football showdown will open at noon Eastern Time, with the game slated to be televised on either ABC or ESPN.
A Prime‑Time Clash
The announcement underscores the enduring partnership between the Irish and the ESPN/ABC network family, a relationship that has long served as a platform for Notre Dame’s most marquee matchups.
In the most recent meeting, the Irish rolled past the Midshipmen 49‑10 in South Bend, a victory highlighted by C.J. Carr’s 218 passing yards and three touchdowns that capped a seventh straight win to start the season.
A noon kickoff places the contest in a prime‑time slot that traditionally draws national attention, giving the Irish a stage to showcase a team that many analysts expect to contend for a College Football Playoff berth.
With Carr emerging as a key playmaker and the program continuing to attract top recruiting classes, the game is being framed as a potential trap for a Notre Dame squad eyeing a national championship.