On September 6, 2026, the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish will meet at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, marking the first college football game held at the storied venue since 2016.
A Historic Neutral‑Site Showdown
The matchup stems from a 2017 two‑game agreement that originally scheduled a 2020 contest, a date that was postponed due to the COVID‑19 pandemic and has now been rescheduled for the fall of 2026.
Both programs will treat the event as a neutral site, with Notre Dame designated as the home team for NBC’s broadcast, while neither squad will use the Packers’ locker rooms; Wisconsin will wear red alternate uniforms and Notre Dame will sport navy blue with gold accents.
Lambeau Field has a rich history beyond the Badgers, as St. Norbert College captured three victories there in the 1960s and 1980s, including wins over Minnesota State Mankato and Fordham, underscoring the venue’s role as a neutral battleground for multiple collegiate programs.
The series reflects a broader trend in which Wisconsin and Notre Dame have repeatedly sought high‑profile nonconference opponents in neutral locations, having previously faced LSU in Houston (2014) and Alabama in Arlington (2015), and looking ahead to a 2027 Dublin, Ireland game against Pittsburgh and a 2028 slate that includes Marshall, William & Mary and Utah.
Fans anticipate a historic moment as Notre Dame, a 20.5‑point favorite, aims to become the first out‑of‑state team to win at Lambeau, a milestone that would resonate across the college football landscape.