The University of Notre Dame's football team will open its 2026 Shamrock Series against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field on September 6, 2026. The matchup marks the first time the Irish have played a regular‑season game at the iconic Green Bay venue, adding a new chapter to a series that began in 2009.
Since the inception of the Shamrock Series, Notre Dame has staged games in a rotating slate of cities, using the showcase to bring college football to neutral sites across the country. Each edition has been accompanied by special branding, merchandise and community events, turning the series into a staple of the sport’s early‑season calendar.
For the 2026 edition, the Fighting Irish unveiled a fresh logo that will accompany the game. The design, revealed on social media, incorporates elements that could foreshadow the jersey combination the team will wear, sparking speculation among fans and analysts about the aesthetic direction of the program.
A Preview of the Jersey Design?
The new emblem, featuring a stylized shamrock intertwined with the Badgers’ horned silhouette, may serve as a teaser for the uniform palette that will be on display when the two teams meet. If the visual cues are any indication, the Irish could lean toward a green and gold scheme accented with subtle white trim, a look that would align with the traditional colors of both schools.