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Welcome to Notre Dame 2018 Game Day

Table of Contents

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*Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however dates and locations are subject to change. Be sure to visit gameday.nd.edu for the latest updates.

Updated August 2018

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#___________________________________________________________________________ 2018 Football Schedule All times listed in Eastern Time Zone.

● Sept. 1 vs Michigan 7:30 p.m. ● Sept. 8 vs Ball State 3:30 p.m. ● Sept. 15 vs Vanderbilt 2:30 p.m. ● Sept. 22 at Wake Forest TBA ● Sept. 29 vs Stanford 7:30 p.m. ● Oct. 6 at Virginia Tech TBA ● Oct. 13 vs Pittsburgh 2:30 p.m. ● Oct. 27 at Navy (in San Diego, CA - SDCCU Stadium) 8:00 p.m. ● Nov. 3 at Northwestern TBA ● Nov. 10 vs Florida State 7:30 p.m. ● Nov. 17 vs Syracuse (Shamrock Series - Yankee Stadium in NY) 2:30 p.m. ● Nov. 24 at USC TBA

A___________________________________________________________________________ AEDs An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is used to treat individuals who experience sudden cardiac arrest. The University maintains AEDs in a state of readiness for public access so the general public can respond to a cardiac emergency. Accessibility/ADA

● Tickets ○ Fans requiring special assistance are urged to make arrangements with the

Murnane Family Ticket Office at 574-631-7356 well in advance of home football games. (see Tickets). They are open M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

● On Game Days ○ Visit the Murnane Family Ticket Office located inside the main entrance of Purcell

Pavilion at the Joyce Center, starting approximately 4 hours before kickoff. ○ After gates open, refer to Ticket Services near Section 27 at the stadium.

● See Elevators ● See Wheelchairs ● See Service Animals ● Parking

○ Accessible parking is located in the Bulla Lot, located off of Bulla Road, just west of Twyckenham Drive. Accessible parking is $30 and payable via cash at the entrance of the lot on Game Day. A valid state issued placard or qualifying license plate is required.

● See Shuttles

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Admission to Stadium Everyone regardless of age is required, during home game weekends and select events, to have a ticket to enter Notre Dame Stadium, Corbett Family Hall, O’Neill Hall, and Duncan Student Center for comfort, safety, and security reasons. Alcohol Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted to be brought into Notre Dame Stadium or on central campus. Alcohol is only permitted in designated tailgating and premium seating areas. There is a Zero Tolerance Policy for possession of alcohol within the seating areas of the stadium, as well at the upper and lower concourses. Anyone found in possession of alcohol, in any of these areas, will be escorted from the premises. Alcohol is ONLY distributed in the premium seating areas. Guests of the University must be 21 years or older to consume alcoholic beverages. LEVY reserves the right to check proof of legal drinking age and the right to discontinue the sale of alcohol at any time during an event. Alumni Association (see Eck Visitors Center) Amplified Sound Speakers that stand alone, are excessively loud, or are connected to an amplifier are NOT permitted in the parking lots. ATMs Available in the lower concourse of the stadium near Sections 9/10 and Sections 27/28, and in Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center at Gates 9 and 10. Athletics The University of Notre Dame has 26 varsity athletic programs. For more information about Notre Dame Athletics, visit und.com. B___________________________________________________________________________ Baby Changing Stations Available in all restrooms in Notre Dame Stadium, except men’s restroom 1209 near Section 13/14. Bag Check (will not be available) Guests are encouraged to bring only necessary items into the venues, and all fans and their belongings are subject to inspection at all entrances. Express entry lanes for those entering without a bag will be available at all gates. Bags that do not meet the policy will not be permitted to enter the venue. Disposal/relocation of non-permissible bags will be the responsibility of the

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owner. Bag check will not be offered, but guests can ship items from the bookstore locations for a $5 flat fee. Bag Policy (See Clear Bag Policy) Bagpipe Band The Notre Dame Bagpipe Band’s rendition of “Scotland the Brave” has become Notre Dame’s battle hymn, in a way, as it is the song played to lead in the Fighting Irish as they prepare to take on their opponent of the day. The kilt clad group of 14 plays this song along the Player Walk route, heading south from Hesburgh Library to the Knute Rockne Gate of Notre Dame Stadium. They begin tuning on Library Quad just after the Glee Club wraps up their performance.

Band The Notre Dame Marching Band is the oldest marching band in the country, originating in 1846. The Marching Band is seated in the student section on Game Days, as of 2017. Band’s Schedule Football Friday

● Trumpets in the Dome at Main Building Rotunda at 4:00 p.m. ● Warm-up then step-off from Golden Dome at 4:20 p.m. ● Open Rehearsal at Ricci Family Fields at 4:50 p.m. ● Pep Rally at 6:00 p.m. For locations, see Pep Rally. ● Midnight Drummer’s Circle at Main Building Steps at 11:59 p.m.

Game Day ● Pregame Concert at Bond Hall — 90 minutes before kickoff ● Drummer’s Circle following pregame concert ● Trumpets in the Dome at Main Building Rotunda — 60 minutes before kickoff ● Step-off from Main Building to stadium — 45 minutes before kickoff ● Band takes the field — approx. 30 minutes before kickoff ● Halftime performance at Notre Dame Stadium

Basilica of the Sacred Heart The Basilica of the Sacred Heart serves as the mother church of the Congregation of Holy Cross in the United States. It is in the Basilica that Holy Cross religious profess final vows, that seminarians are ordained priests, and where deceased religious are commended to God. Likewise, it is a place of worship and prayer for students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as for regular worshippers, pilgrims, and countless visitors. Buses Bus parking is located at the Innovation Park (IP) Lot. Bus parking is $300 per game. Overflow parking is in the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union lot.

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Groups arriving in bus caravans with five (5) or more buses should contact the Murnane Family Ticket Office at 574-631-7356 for additional information and to purchase parking passes ahead of time.

C___________________________________________________________________________ Cameras/Camcorders Cameras and camcorders are permitted inside Notre Dame Stadium as long as they do not compromise the view of others. Please note that per the clear bag policy, camera cases/bags are no longer permitted. Campus Events For campus events across Notre Dame on home game weekends, please visit gameday.nd.edu and select the corresponding home game you are attending. For information on hosting an event on campus, visit VenueND at venue.nd.edu or call 574-631-1400. Campus Map Notre Dame campus maps are available from Guest Services Teams (GSTs) throughout campus, at maps.nd.edu, or on the ND Mobile App. Captioning Open captioning will be provided on a portion of both the east and west ribbon boards. The captioning will be provided for all spoken word that comes through the in-stadium sound system. Charcoal Grills Charcoal grills are NOT permitted in the parking lots or inside Notre Dame Stadium. Cell Phone Charging Stations Available on lower concourse near Sections 7-10, 25-28, and 28-31. On mezzanine at the top of Ramps A and E. On upper concourse near Sections 103/104, 117/118, and 134/135. Chair Backs Due to the close proximity of seats in Notre Dame Stadium, chair backs are NOT permitted. Guests must provide medical documentation if they need chair backs. Child and Infant Admission For comfort and security reasons, everyone regardless of age is required to have a ticket to enter Notre Dame Stadium, Corbett Family Hall, O’Neill Hall, and Duncan Student Center.

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Clear Bag Policy As a part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security, aligning with the best practices at major entertainment and athletics venues, the University of Notre Dame will institute a clear bag policy effective September 1, 2018 for all reserve-ticketed events at Notre Dame Stadium, including Corbett Family Hall, O'Neill Hall, and Duncan Student Center during home game weekends and select events, Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center, and Compton Family Ice Arena.

● The policy allows for only clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" X 6" X 12" in size. Clear bags may have a logo on one side so long as said logo does not exceed 4.5" X 3.4"

● Small clutch bags with or without a handle or strap or wallets that do not exceed 4.5" X 6.5," or approximately the size of a hand, are allowable and do not need to be clear plastic.

● One-gallon clear plastic zip bags (such as Ziploc or Hefty bags) are also allowable. ● Exceptions will be made for approved medical bags or equipment, which will be

inspected at designated gates.

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to, purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, drawstring/cinch sack bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases, diaper bags, grocery bags, and bags larger than the permissible size. Items in such bags - including diapers, wipes and other supplies for babies and small children - should be placed in an approved clear bag.

See Prohibited Items list. Comments, Concerns, and Contacts (Feedback) Game Day welcomes guests to share compliments, feedback, or concerns with us by email at gameday@nd.edu or by calling our toll-free automated voicemail system at 877-ND1-FANS. For the latest updates, please follow us on Twitter @gamedayND.

Concessions Student Concessions are operated by student groups and residence halls to help support the general funds of their organization. A variety of concessions are offered across campus throughout the day until gates open.

Container Policy For the safety of all our guests, bottles, cans, coolers, thermoses, flasks, or any other type of container deemed to be potentially harmful in any way are prohibited. Corbett Family Hall (East Building) A gift from alumnus Richard Corbett features:

● The Rex and Alice A. Martin Media Center and Notre Dame Studios (1st floor)

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● Department of Anthropology (2nd floor) ● Department of Psychology (3rd, 4th, and 5th floors) ● Downes Club (7th floors) ● Hank Family Forum (8th floor) ● Seven on 9 (9th floor) ● Press box and radio booths (9th floor)

Corby Hall In summer 2018, after more than 120 years of continuous use, Corby Hall was razed to allow for an updated facility that better suits the needs of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Corby Hall is the on-campus residence and center of hospitality for the community of priests and brothers. A new Corby Hall, with a strong resemblance to the original, will be constructed in its place, which is west of the Basilica of Sacred Heart and south of the Grotto. Construction should be complete in the spring of 2020. Courtesy Carts Courtesy carts operate as a FREE, FLAG-DOWN, ONE-WAY service for all guests coming to campus, and run (weather-permitting) during the following times:

● Football Fridays ○ 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

● Game Day Saturdays ○ Begin at 9:30 a.m. for 2:30 p.m. kickoff ○ Begin at 10:00 a.m. for 3:30 p.m. kickoff ○ Begin at 11:00 a.m. for 7:30 p.m. kickoff

■ Run until gates open (90 minutes before kickoff) ● Post-Game Day Saturdays

○ Begin 30 minutes post game for up to one hour from Gates A and D. Courtesy Guidelines Notre Dame is committed to

● Safety as our top priority ● A spirit of hospitality ● Enthusiastic fan support ● A family-friendly atmosphere ● Good sportsmanship

Unacceptable behavior ● Rude conduct toward other guests or stadium personnel ● Disruptive, unruly, or intoxicated behavior ● Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures ● Possession of alcohol in Notre Dame Stadium ● Use of tobacco, e-cigarettes, or smoking in Notre Dame Stadium

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Guests who display unacceptable behaviors will be subject to sanctions, including refusal of admittance, removal, and/or arrest.

Credit Cards Guests can use credit cards to purchase food and beverage at concession stands and portables in all areas of the stadium. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.

D___________________________________________________________________________ Deep Fryers Deep fryers are NOT permitted on campus or in the parking lots. Diaper Bags Diaper bags are not permitted per the clear bag policy. Diapers, wipes and other supplies for babies and small children should be placed in an approved clear bag. Directions to campus White Field South: Proceed straight at the end of the Exit 77 ramp onto Douglas Rd. Turn right on to the entrance to White South. White Field North: Turn left (north) on SR 933. Go north to the third traffic light (Cleveland Road) and turn right (east). At the first traffic light (Juniper Road) turn right (south). Parking is the second right past the overpass bridge. Notre Dame 9-Hole Burke Golf Course: (southwest corner of campus) Enter from Dorr Road or Angela Boulevard. Bus parking (Innovation Park) From State Road 933 and Angela Boulevard: Go east on Angela, and turn right on to Leahy Drive.

RV Parking (Notre Dame Federal Credit Union) From Indiana Toll Road at exit 77: Proceed north (left) on State Road 933 to Cleveland Road, then east to Juniper, south on Douglas, and west on Moreau to the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union.

Bulla Lot (accessible parking) Game Day accessible parking is located in the Bulla Lot, just west of Twyckenham Drive, on Bulla Road. For access to this lot, you must present your state issued placard or display a qualifying license plate at the time of entry. Accessible shuttle service is provided at no additional cost and will transport patrons to/from Gate 4 of the Joyce Center Fieldhouse in the stadium area.

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Important Information GPS – When traveling to campus, please do not depend on your GPS to get you exactly where you need to go. With road construction and one-way traffic patterns, GPS systems are not up to date.

Drones The University of Notre Dame prohibits any use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drones on campus. The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits the operation of any UAS within a five-mile radius of an airport. Given the University’s proximity to South Bend International Airport, any use of UAS on campus is strictly prohibited.

Duncan Student Center (West Building) A gift from alumnus Raymond T. and Mrs. Sally Duncan features:

● Modern Market, Star Ginger Asian Grill & Noodle Bar, Hagerty Family Café & Stage, Jan & Marty Hiller Midfield Commons (1st floor)

● Student Affairs Offices, Grojean Family Loft, Student Groups (2nd floor) ● Smith Center for Recreational Sports (3rd and 4th floors) ● Center for Career Development (5th floor) ● Dahnke Ballroom, NBC Sports (7th floor) ● Rasmus Family Club (8th floor) ● Corporate Boxes, Southwest on 9, Football game management (9th floor)

E___________________________________________________________________________ Eck Visitors Center The Eck Visitors Center, adjacent to the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore, stands close to the Notre Dame Avenue entrance to campus. Both buildings opened in 1998 to serve as a first stop for visitors. It is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Noon until 4:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Home football weekends, it is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturdays from 10:00 a.m until 1 hour prior to kickoff, and Sundays from noon until 4:00 pm. The Visitors Center houses a 150-seat auditorium and presents an introductory video about Notre Dame. Student-guided tours leave the Visitors Center weekdays at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and on Football Fridays at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Tours are free for groups of 10 or less, and no reservations are necessary. The Eck Visitors Center is also home to the Notre Dame Alumni Association Headquarters. Call 574-631-6000 or email ndalumni@nd.edu for more information.

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Eddy Street Commons Opened in the summer of 2009 immediately south of Notre Dame’s campus, Eddy Street Commons is an urbanist, mixed-use development that created a “college town” adjacent to campus. Phase 2 is currently under construction, with a slated full completion date of 2020. Elevators ADA/PUBLIC ELEVATORS (in stadium):

● Lower Concourse: ■ Near sections 10 & 11, between Gates A & B (east) ■ Near sections 29 & 30, between Gates D & E (west)

● Upper Concourse: ■ Near sections 110 & 111 (east) ■ Near section 130 (west)

Emergency “If you see something, say something!” In the event of an emergency, notify the closest Notre Dame Stadium personnel.

● Notre Dame Security Police is available 24 hours a day at 574-631-5555. ● Call 574-631-5555, as it is recommended TO NOT CALL 911 from a cell phone on

Game Days. ● Text IRISH <space> and the issue to 69050 on home game Saturdays.

Evacuation In the event of an emergency situation, guests will be directed by the public address announcer, and should follow the directions of University personnel and uniformed law enforcement officers. Please note that during an emergency, your usual route of exit may not be available and you should be prepared to use an alternative exit route if necessary.

FOR A TORNADO WARNING, SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WITH LIGHTNING WARNING, OR IF DIRECTED BY CAMPUS SAFETY:

● Gate A ○ Jordan Hall of Science ○ Hesburgh Library

● Gate B ○ Joyce Center Purcell Pavilion

● Gate C ○ Joyce Center Purcell Pavilion ○ Mendoza College of Business

● Gate D ○ Mendoza College of Business ○ DeBartolo Hall

● Gate E ○ DeBartolo Hall

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○ O'Shaughnessy Hall ○ Fitzpatrick Hall ○ Cushing Hall ○ Decio Faculty Hall

● North Tunnel ○ Decio Faculty Hall ○ Hesburgh Library ○ Jordan Hall of Science

Express Entry Lanes Express entry lanes for those entering without a bag will be available at ALL gates. F___________________________________________________________________________ Fan Fest Fan Fest is located at the Harris Family Track and Field on home game Saturdays at the following times:

● 2:30 p.m. kickoff - from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ● 3:30 p.m. kickoff - from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ● 7:30 p.m. kickoff - from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Live ABC 57 Kickoff show for all home games - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The dynamic and redesigned Fan Fest allows fans to view segments with Notre Dame Football greats while listening to live music, participating in interactive opportunities, games, food and giveaways. Feedback (see Comments, Concerns, and Contacts) Field Access General field access is NOT permitted, pregame, in-game, or postgame. For more information on field access opportunities please visit und.com/upgrades. Fighting Irish Media Fighting Irish Media (FIM) is the communications arm of Notre Dame Athletics — striving to tell great Notre Dame stories through the lens of athletics. They use writing, statistics, video, social media and more in their efforts to convey the deep meaning of Notre Dame. You can see a variety of their work at und.com. Fire Please call 574-631-5555 for any issues related to a fire while on campus.

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The Notre Dame Fire Department operates on campus 24/7, is available to assist guests while on campus, and is the oldest university-based fire department in the nation - dating back to 1879. First Aid Please contact the closest Notre Dame personnel to request medical assistance to your location or call Notre Dame Security Police at 574-631-5555. Guests inside the stadium may visit any of the four First Aid rooms: Lower Concourse:

● Section 11, Between Gates A and B (east) ● Section 26, Between Gates D and E (west)

Upper Concourse: ● Section 109/110 (east) ● Section 128/129 (west)

* Nursing mothers are welcome at all locations. First Aid rooms are unable to store pumped milk or supplies, but can supply ice. Food (see Appendix) Football Fridays at the Eck Football Fridays at the Eck are hosted by the Notre Dame Alumni Association at the Eck Visitors Center (next to the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore) from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on home football Fridays. Fans can enjoy tailgate food fresh from the grill, take their picture with a real ND football helmet, and attend Chalk Talk with Bill and Bill, “Catching Up With…”, featuring a special guest from the Notre Dame family, the What Would You Fight For: Sneak Peek series, and check out Notre Dame giveaways and prizes. Admission is free.

G___________________________________________________________________________ Game Day Each season our team works to enhance the Game Day experience for everyone joining us on campus. We are committed to constantly evaluating each and every aspect of a Notre Dame Game Day with respect to hospitality, communication, safety, security, and more. Thank you for joining us here on campus to be part of our history and traditions! Since our inception in 2009, Game Day Operations has been charged with overseeing all aspects of home football and Shamrock Series weekends. We recognize how extraordinary the game weekend is for Irish fans and visiting guests, and are committed to creating an unforgettable experience for all those on campus each weekend. A crucial part of achieving this is through remarkable hospitality and guest services, providing information and resources, and inviting everyone to customize THEIR visit to campus!

The University believes Notre Dame home football weekends are a special experience and we realize how important they are to our alumni, fans, and guests. Each season we continue to

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build upon the positive momentum that we have established. We welcome feedback about your time on campus, and are committed to making the Notre Dame home game weekend experience better than ever.

The Game Day team and the office of Campus Safety and Event Management are excited about the 2018 football season and are eager to welcome our Fighting Irish fans and guests to campus!

Game Day Guides Game Day Guides are pamphlets that assist guests with weekend event information. They are available around campus from Guest Services Teams (GSTs), in the Eck Visitors Center and several other campus locations, area hotels,or can be downloaded from gameday.nd.edu. They are courtesy of Notre Dame Athletics, the Notre Dame Alumni Association, and Game Day Operations.

Game Day Run Club Run Club is a guided, scenic running tour of campus on Game Day mornings. Visit http://gameday.nd.edu/traditions/game-day/ for more information and for advance registration. Runs are $15 per participant, and include a t-shirt. For 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. kickoffs, runs begin at 8:00 a.m., and for 7:30 p.m. kickoffs, runs begin at 9:00 a.m. Check in begins 30 minutes prior to each run at Gate 2 of the Joyce Center Fieldhouse.

Please note: There is not a Run Club on September 15. Please check out the Kelly Cares Game Day Chase 5K Run and 5K Family Walk at gamedaychase.com.

Game Day Yoga Hosted by the Smith Center for Recreational Sports and Game Day, and free and open to all ability levels. Yoga will begin at 9:00 a.m. each Game Day Saturday in the Joyce Center Fieldhouse (enter Gate 2). Register for free at gameday.nd.edu/yoga. Gates Entrance (by letter)

● Gate A — Dan Devine, northeast side ● Gate B — Ara Parseghian, southeast side ● Gate C — Frank Leahy, south side ● Gate D — Lou Holtz, southwest side ● Gate E — northwest side ● North Tunnel Gate — Knute Rockne, north side

Entrances to Hospitality Areas (by door number)

● Media ○ Enter Corbett Family Hall Door 4

● 1842 ○ Enter Duncan Student Center Doors 14, 15, 16, or 17

● Corbett Family Hall ○ Door 3 — Levels 7, 8, and 9 hospitality areas

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○ Door 4 — Media entrance, Levels 7, 8, and 9 hospitality areas ● Duncan Student Center

○ Doors 14, 15, 16, or 17 ● O’Neill Hall

○ Door 10 ● NBC Entrances

○ Enter service garage via ramp located near Legends Gates Open ALL gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. All times listed are Eastern Time Zone.

● 1:00 p.m. for 2:30 p.m. kickoff ● 2:00 p.m. for 3:30 p.m. kickoff ● 6:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. kickoff

Doors to hospitality areas will open to guests 2 hours prior to kickoff

● Duncan Student Center (Doors 14, 15, 16, 17) ● Corbett Family Hall (Doors 3, 4) ● O’Neill Hall (Door 10)

Golf Cart (see Courtesy Carts) Grills Propane grills are permitted, but gas cylinders must be under 20 pounds. Charcoal grills are NOT permitted in the stadium or parking lots. Grotto The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is one-seventh the size of the famed French shrine where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette on 18 occasions in 1858. Visiting the site on one of his many trips to his native country, Notre Dame founder Father Edward Sorin vowed to reproduce it on the campus of his new university. A gift from Rev. Thomas Carroll, a former theology student, made it possible in 1896. Boulders from surrounding farms, most weighing two tons or more, were used in its construction.

A small piece of stone from the original grotto in France is located on the right-hand side of the shrine directly below the statue of Mary. To Notre Dame students and alumni, the Grotto is a special place to spend a few quiet moments, and especially during football weekends and finals, you might have difficulty finding a candle to light. Hundreds of students have proposed marriage here; outdoor Masses are celebrated regularly; and the Rosary is prayed every day at 6:45 p.m., every day of the year, rain or shine.

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Guest Services Team (GSTs) As an extension of Notre Dame’s Usher Program, GSTs are positioned around campus to assist guests and provide assistance. Please look for staff in Green Blazers or polos around campus and driving Courtesy Carts while visiting Notre Dame. Personnel are available to assist guests at Stadium Booths at the following locations: Lower Concourse

● Gates A, B, C, D, and E Upper Concourse

● Between sections 106/107, 113/114, 124/125, and 131/132 Guest Text Assistance Text IRISH <space> and the issue to 69050 on Game Day from 8:00 a.m. to approx. 1 hour post game.

● Participation in this service is free of charge, but standard carrier text messaging and data charges will apply.

Guglielmino Athletics Complex “The Gug” This state-of-the-art facility houses the football locker rooms, coaches’ offices and meeting rooms in addition to enhanced sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and weight room equipment areas for all Notre Dame student athletes. Limited access tours are free and open to the public on home game Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. H___________________________________________________________________________ Hesburgh Library (Touchdown Jesus/Word of Life Mural) In honor and tribute to the late Father Theodore Hesburgh, the University library was renamed the Theodore Hesburgh Library in 1987. This building, which was the largest college library in the world when it opened in 1963, now joins with several other libraries on campus—collectively called the Hesburgh Libraries—to contain 3 million volumes, 2 million microfiche units, more than 17,000 serial subscriptions, and 12,000 audio recordings. The building is also traditionally an important gathering place for students on campus, whether they want to collaborate in groups, embark on a pursuit of study materials, or make use of the latest technology in their entrepreneurial research. The library features the Word of Life Mural often referred to as Touchdown Jesus. With Jesus depicted in a famous mural as “the Word of Life,” facing Notre Dame Stadium as the great teacher, the 14 stories of the Hesburgh Library make an impact on football fans and on scholars from around the world. The image can be seen over the north end zone. It is 132 feet high and 65 feet wide, containing 81 types of stone from 16 countries. Father Hesburgh was University president for 35 years from 1952 to 1987.

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Hospitality Seating FAQ Where is the season premium seating located? There are two types of premium seating options—loge boxes and club seats. Loge boxes are on Level 7 and 8 of the Duncan Student Center and on Level 7 of Corbett Family Hall. Club seats are on Level 7 and 8 of the Duncan Student Center and Corbett Family Hall. Hospitality including food and beverage is available on floors 7 and 8 of both Duncan and Corbett.

Are the premium seating options handicapped accessible? Yes, accessible seating is available on all seating levels.

I am not a season ticket holder at Notre Dame Stadium. How can I purchase new premium seats? Current season ticket holders and donors to Notre Dame have priority to purchase new premium seats. To secure a spot on the waitlist for season tickets, should they become available, contact us at 574-631-3500.

Hotels Area hotel information can be found at the Morris Inn, Eddy Street Commons, or visitsouthbend.com/places-to-stay. I____________________________________________________________________________ Indoor Practice Facility The 111,400 square-foot Irish Indoor Athletics Center has been underwritten by gifts from a number of benefactors. It is scheduled for completion in July 2019 and will be located on the western-most field of the Notre Dame football team’s LaBar Practice Complex. The new building will serve as an indoor practice facility for the football and men’s and women’s soccer programs. It may also play host to campus-wide and community events, sports camps, recreational and club sports, pep rallies, game-day hospitality and other programming.

Internet/Wi-Fi For guests to login to Notre Dame wireless internet, direct them to the network entitled NDStadium17. The first time they connect to this wireless network this season, they will be asked to register.

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Joyce Center The Edmund P. Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center, often called the Joyce Center, is a 9,149-seat multi-purpose arena that opened in 1968. The main arena, Philip J. Purcell Pavilion, opened in 2009 and is located in the southern portion of the facility, and is home to Notre Dame’s basketball and volleyball teams.

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Joyce Center Fieldhouse The Joyce Center Fieldhouse houses the Castellan Family Fencing Center for the Notre Dame Men’s and Women’s Fencing team on the north end, and three regulation wood basketball courts at the south end, coordinated by RecSports. K___________________________________________________________________________ Kids Clubs Sign up now for the new and improved Notre Dame Kids Club sponsored by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union! Available for kids 12 and under, Notre Dame Kids Club membership benefits include:

● Membership card that grants FREE entry* to all ticketed Olympic sports including men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's lacrosse, baseball, and softball

● Exclusive membership box** that includes: ○ Rally Beads ○ Temporary Tattoos ○ Pompom ○ Exclusive Christmas Ornament ○ Gold T-Shirt ○ Water Bottle ○ Mini Football

● Special offers to select Notre Dame hockey, men's basketball and women's basketball games

○ one (1) free and up to four (4) half-priced tickets per membership for designated Kid's Club games

● One (1) free Blue-Gold Game ticket per membership ● One (1) free stadium tour per membership

*Family and friends will need to purchase additional tickets at the box office for soccer, volleyball, men’s lacrosse, baseball, and softball. Offer based on availability. **Membership box only available to the first 300 members. Please call the Murnane Family Ticket Office at 833-ND-IRISH or visit UND.com/KidsClub to purchase a membership today! L___________________________________________________________________________ LaBar Practice Complex The LaBar Practice Complex is home to the outdoor practice fields of the Fighting Irish football team. A gift of Rees and Carol LaBar, the practice fields are located directly south of the Guglielmino Athletics Complex. Due to construction of the adjacent 111,400 square-foot Irish Indoor Athletics Center, public access to LaBar Practice Field may be restricted for the 2018 season. Check gameday.nd.edu for weekly updates.

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The Lakes St. Mary’s Lake to the west and St. Joseph’s Lake to the east serve as a park and nature preserve, providing picturesque walking/jogging trails, and host to various student water activities. Locker Room Tours Locker Room tours are no longer available as part of the stadium tour. Please contact the Murnane Family Ticket Office for more information on stadium tours during the week and on non-home weekends at 574-631-7356 or visit und.com/tours. Lost Guest/Child (See Safe in the Seat) M___________________________________________________________________________ Main Building The Main Building, with its famous Golden Dome, is a centerpiece of Notre Dame’s past and present. Today, it serves primarily as a headquarters for administration, although it still contains classrooms, harking back to a time when it was a crossroads where students learned, ate meals, and resided. This structure is actually the third building to stand on the site. It was built in 1879, the same year in which the previous building was destroyed by fire.

The Golden Dome was added to this building in 1882 and was most recently regilded in 2005. The regilding process uses only about a fistful of gold leaf to cover the entire structure. Atop the Dome, you will find a 19-foot-tall, 4,000-pound statue of Mary, the Mother of God, “Notre Dame” (“Our Lady”). With this beautiful adornment, the Main Building is 187 feet tall, making it the second tallest structure on campus after the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

Maps (see Appendix) Martin Media Center (MMC) The Rex and Alice A. Martin Media Center and Notre Dame Studios are on the first floor of Corbett Family Hall. Mascot The Leprechaun is the official mascot of The University of Notre Dame. Mass Game Day Weekends Saturdays: 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. kickoff – Ball State, Vanderbilt, and Pittsburgh 30 minutes after the game

● Basilica of the Sacred Heart ● Residence Halls: Alumni, Dillon*, Keough*, Ryan, Sorin, and Siegfried

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● Leighton Concert Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Mass will be canceled for games that end after 8:30 p.m.; *No Mass October 13 7:30 p.m. kickoff – Michigan, Stanford, Florida State

● 4:00 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart ● 4:00 p.m. Residence Halls: Alumni, Dillon, Keough, Ryan, Siegfried and Sorin Halls ● 4:30 p.m. Leighton Concert Hall, DPAC

Sundays: Basilica at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:45 a.m. Sacred Heart Parish Center at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. in the Crypt Medical Device Bag Medical device bags and equipment are permitted, but will be inspected upon entrance to Notre Dame Stadium. Morris Inn Notre Dame The Morris Inn is a AAA 4 Diamond Hotel, placing the hotel in the top 5 percent of hotels in the United States. It sits at the heart of Notre Dame’s campus. Call the Direct Line at 574-631-2000, Reservations at 800-280-7256, or Sales and Events at 574-631-1400. N___________________________________________________________________________ ND Mobile App By downloading the ND Mobile App within Android or iPhone, you can select the Game Day module for home game weekend information. Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame Stadium is located on the University of Notre Dame’s campus, and has a capacity for over 78,000 guests with 74,000 in the bowl and 4,000 in the premium spaces. It was built in 1930, and renovated in 1997 and 2014. Nursing Mothers Nursing Mothers may utilize one of the First Aid rooms for a more private area to nurse or pump. The First Aid Room near Section 128/129 provides more comfortable chairs for nursing moms. Please note: First Aid rooms are unable to store pumped milk or supplies, but can supply ice. O___________________________________________________________________________ O’Neill Hall (South Building) A gift from Helen and Charles Schwab in honor of her brother Joe O’Neill. O’Neill Hall includes:

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● Department of Music and Sacred Music at Notre Dame ● LaBar Family Performance and Rehearsal Halls (1st floor) ● Michuda Family Rehearsal Hall, lecture hall, and music library (3rd floor) ● South Club (4th) ● Departmental offices and practice rooms (4th and 5th floors)

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● All parking lots open at 7:00 a.m. on Game Day. ● Overnight parking is NOT permitted in ANY Game Day parking lots. ● All vehicles must exit the parking lots within three hours of the conclusion of the game. ● Stadium and Joyce lots will have a defined "emergency access" lane in the center of

each aisle way. Tailgates are not permitted to set up chairs, tables, canopies, etc., within that area.

● Tailgating policies are in effect for all lots and available to review when planning your tailgate.

● Follow the directions of the parking attendants as you arrive. Do not hold spots for late arrivals.

● Stadium and Joyce lots will begin to be parked in a safer and more efficient manner. From 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., vehicles will be allowed to park in spots of their choosing within their assigned lot. Starting at 9:00 a.m., vehicles will begin to be parked in “zipper filled” manner. This means that vehicles will be park in the order in which they arrive. Parking attendants will direct you into the next available stall. Vehicles will not be allowed to deviate from the parking attendant’s direction.

● Various law enforcement personnel will be on duty in the parking lots before, during and after the game. In the event of an emergency dial (574) 631-5555 or 911 from any campus, public, or mobile phone.

● Use one space per car including tailgating. Please maintain the aisles for emergency vehicle traffic.

● Vehicle size may be no larger than 6.5 feet wide and 20 feet long. Box trucks, motorcycles, vehicles with trailers or tow-ins, and non-registered golf carts or pedal cabs are not permitted.

● Tailgate parties are not permitted during the game. ● Kegs are not permitted on campus, in the parking lots, or adjacent areas. ● Abuse of the rights of others will not be tolerated in the parking lots or on any University

grounds. ● Large parties are not permitted on campus, including parking lots. ● Charcoal grill or deep fryer use is prohibited on University property. The maximum

propane cylinder size is 20 lbs. ● Alcohol is prohibited in Notre Dame Stadium and central campus. Smoking, tobacco,

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● Speakers that can stand alone, are excessively loud, or are connected to an amplifier are prohibited. Live bands or DJs are also not permitted.

Pedal Cabs Game Day offers a pedal cab service to guests throughout the game weekend. The cabs seat two adults and are operated by student clubs from across campus. All proceeds from the service will go toward the operator’s student club.

● Friday: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ● Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for 2:30 p.m kickoffs ● Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for 3:30 p.m. kickoffs ● Saturday: Noon – 6:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. kickoffs

Pep Rallies The Fighting Irish kick off home game weekends with pep rallies each Football Friday night. Unless otherwise noted, pep rallies begin at 6:00 p.m.

● Michigan (Aug. 31) – outside the Rockne Memorial Building ● Ball State (Sept. 7) –Eddy Street commons ● Vanderbilt (Sept. 14) – Hesburgh Library Quad ● Stanford (Sept. 28) – Eddy Street commons ● Pittsburgh (Oct. 12) – Compton Family Ice Arena ● Florida State (Nov. 9) – Compton Family Ice Arena

There is no admission charge and there are no tickets required for the rallies, which begin at 6:00 p.m. For each outdoor rally, there also will be a band performing beginning at 5:00 p.m. Prohibited Items/Permitted Items Safety and security rules will be strictly enforced and violators may be removed for failing to comply. Future ticket privileges may be revoked. PROHIBITED at TAILGATES:

● Amplified Sound – Speakers that stand alone, are excessively loud or are connected to an amplifier

● Box trucks, motorcycles, over-sized vans, vehicles with trailers or tow-ins, and non-University golf carts or pedal cabs

● Charcoal grills ● Deep fryers ● Drones ● Kegs ● Open flames (i.e. fire pits) ● Propane cylinders larger than 20 lbs ● Stakes

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PERMITTED at TAILGATES:

● Propane grills are permitted, but gas cylinders MUST be under 20 lbs. ● Tents or canopies (no larger than 10 ft. x 10 ft.)

PROHIBITED in STADIUM: When planning your visit, please note the following are NOT permitted inside Notre Dame Stadium, Duncan Student Center, Corbett Family Hall, or O'Neill Hall during home game weekends and select events:

● Weapons of any kind ● Alcohol ● Artificial noisemakers ● Bags, includes, but not limited to, purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases,

backpacks, fanny packs, drawstring/cinch sack bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases, diaper bags, grocery bags, and bags larger than the permissible size noted in the clear bag policy.

● Cans or glass bottles ● Drones or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) ● Fireworks or Explosives ● Food or Beverage ● GoPro or Selfie Sticks ● Large containers ● Laser or Pen Pointers ● Opened bottles of any kind or other drinking containers ● Signs or banners ● Smoking, tobacco, or e-cigarettes (St. Joseph County ordinance) ● Stadium chairs or seat backs (Unless medical reason with documentation) ● Strollers ● The throwing of any object at any time ● Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate

PERMITTED in STADIUM:

● Binoculars ● Blankets ● Cameras and limited use of camcorders (without cases, must adhere to Clear Bag

Policy) ● Cell phones and pagers ● Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC Bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" with logo on one side

only to not exceed 4.5" x 3.4" ● Clutch bag, with or without handle or strap, or wallet not to exceed 4.5" x 6.5" ● Medical bags or equipment (at designated gates) ● One-Gallon clear plastic zip bags (such as Ziploc or Hefty)

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● Pumps for nursing mothers (at designated gates) ● Radios ● Rain Apparel ● Seat Cushions not to exceed 16" x 16" ● Umbrellas ● Unopened, sealed water bottles

Please Note: Cameras, camcorders, cell phones, radios, and umbrellas are allowed as long as they do not compromise the view or experience of others. Permitted items above, including diapers, wipes, and other supplies for babies and small children, should be placed in an approved clear bag.

Personal Message Requests (Video Boards) The video boards are not able to accommodate personal message requests. Photos Professional photos can be purchased from University Communications at Notre Dame by visiting photos.nd.edu. Player Walk The Fighting Irish will proceed south from Hesburgh Library to the North Tunnel/Knute Rockne Gate of Notre Dame Stadium. The Irish will start to walk approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes before kickoff:

● 12:15 p.m. for 2:30 p.m. kickoffs ● 1:15 p.m. for 3:30 p.m. kickoffs ● 5:15 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. kickoffs

Programs Football programs are sold at various locations around campus and the stadium concourses. Public Safety Information The Public Safety Information desk and Lost and Found are located on the west side of Notre Dame Stadium between Gates D and E near Section 28. For questions after the game, please contact NDSP at 574-631-5555. Purcell Pavilion Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center has a capacity for 9,149 guests and was renovated in 2009.

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R___________________________________________________________________________ Re-entry/Exit/Passes Out Notre Dame Stadium does NOT permit passes out of the stadium for re-entry to the stadium. Recycling (Sustainability) Be a part of Notre Dame’s efforts to go green! Below is an overview of Notre Dame’s recycling program on game day. Recycling in the parking lots: 

● At each home game, teams of volunteer students circulate through the Stadium, Joyce, Library, Bulla, Burke, and Bookstore tailgate lots, distributing blue recycle bags to guests and answering questions about single stream recycling.

● In an effort to promote recycling and keep the most congested parking lots clean, parking lot attendants will distribute to each incoming car 2 blue bags for recycling and 2 clear bags for trash. Guests may leave their opened or loosely tied recycle bags and tied up clear trash bags at their vehicles for pick up before kickoff. We ask that fans do not overload the exterior trash and recycling barrels.

○ Acceptable items for recycling — no food or liquids please: ■ Empty plastic bottles ■ Empty glass bottles ■ Empty aluminum cans

Recycling in the stadium:

● Throughout the upper and lower level concourse areas there are clearly marked green recycle containers for clean, empty recyclables.

○ Acceptable items for stadium recycling — no foods or liquids, please: ■ Empty plastic water bottles (with or without lids) ■ Empty blue plastic souvenir cups ■ Clean corrugated cardboard food/beverage tray

● All food and non-recyclable items should be placed in the trash receptacles located throughout the concourse areas.

Restrooms Men’s and women’s restrooms are located within the stadium, and all have changing stations, except for Men’s Restroom #1209 near Section 13/14. Family Restrooms: Lower Concourse: Near Sections 9 and 10 by the elevators Upper Concourse: Near Sections 111 and 112

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Retail (Merchandise) Stadium Shop Trailers (outside of the stadium) Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to kickoff Stadium Shop Booths and Kiosks (inside the stadium) Saturday: 90 minutes before kickoff to approx. 1 hour post-game Hammes Bookstore and Cafe (Eddy Street Commons)

● Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. ● Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. ● Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore

● Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. ● Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (day games) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. (night games) ● Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Leep Varsity Shop (Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center)

● Friday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ● Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (day games) 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (night games) ● Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

South Stadium Shop (Gate B)

● Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ● Friday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ● Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (day games) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. (night games)

Dellelce Family Hockey Shop (Compton Family Ice Arena)

● Hours of operation vary depending on events — check store for hours RVs RV parking is located in and around the lots surrounding the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union, located at 1828 Moreau Drive. RV parking is $125, and must be purchased the day of the game at the entrance to the lot. Parking passes for RVs are NOT available to purchase in advance. S___________________________________________________________________________ Safe in the Seat Safe in the Seat is a program devised to reunite children or persons who may be vulnerable if they become separated from their group while attending home football games.

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Safe in the Seat wristbands can be obtained from Guest Services booths located on the lower concourse at Gates A, B, C, D, and E or upper concourse booths near Sections 106/107, 113/114, 124/125, and 131/132 in Notre Dame Stadium.

School Colors Notre Dame's official colors for the University are blue (Pantone 289) and gold (Pantone 117).

Seat Cushions Seat cushions that are single soft foam, measuring 16” x 16” are permitted. However, due to the close proximity of seats in the stadium, chair backs are NOT permitted, unless medical documentation is provided. Seat cushions can be rented on the day of the game inside Notre Dame Stadium. Security For Notre Dame Security Police (NDSP), please call 574-631-5555 for any issues while on campus. Notre Dame Security Police operate 24/7 on campus. Selling of Items The University does NOT allow solicitation or the selling of items on campus or in parking lots. Shamrock Series The Shamrock Series is Notre Dame’s home-away-from-home game series, which began in 2009 when the first game of the series was played in San Antonio at the Alamodome (Alamo Bowl).

The series went on to New York in 2010 at Yankee Stadium (New York Yankees); Washington, D.C., in 2011 at FedEx Field (Washington Redskins); Chicago in 2012 at Soldier Field (Chicago Bears); Dallas in 2013 at AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys); Indianapolis in 2014 at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis Colts); Boston in 2015 at Fenway Park (Boston Red Sox); and returned to San Antonio in 2016 at the Alamodome. The Shamrock Series was on hold for 2017, as the Campus Crossroads Project was opened. In 2018, the Irish return to Yankee Stadium (New York Yankees) vs. Syracuse on Nov. 17th at 2:30 p.m.

The Shirt In its 29th year, The Shirt Project began in 1990 as a means to raise money to fund Notre Dame student activities, a cause it continues to support today. Visit theshirt.nd.edu for more information.

The Shirt 2018 highlights the strong, unbreakable unity of our Notre Dame family. From our dedicated fans to our talented players, the Notre Dame family is unlike that of any other University. A goal line stand is the dominant feature on the back of the design, reminding fans world-wide that the Fighting Irish always fight to the end regardless of the odds, great or small. The memory of legendary football coach Ara Parseghian will echo throughout the stadium as

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the Shirt prominently features his famous saying “We Have No Breaking Point”. The color of The Shirt is a return to a true Kelly green that our fans have not seen since 2010.

Shuttles Shuttles begin at 6:00 a.m. and operate until 2 hours post game or until all lines are gone for guests. Shuttles will run at least 4 hours post game for staff.

● ADA Parking Shuttles: Available to/from Bulla Lot to Joyce Center Fieldhouse Gate 4. ● White Field Shuttles: Available to/from Hesburgh Library.

Signs Signs and banners are NOT permitted inside Notre Dame Stadium. Smoking

● Smoking, tobacco, and e-cigarettes are NOT permitted in Notre Dame Stadium by order of St. Joseph County ordinance. Notre Dame Stadium does NOT permit passouts or re-entry during home football games.

● Smoking is also prohibited within 25 feet of any building on campus, including entrances to Notre Dame Stadium.

Social Media Game Day hosts social media accounts with up-to-date information on Notre Dame football game day weekends and beyond. Notre Dame provides a variety of social media accounts to follow depending your needs.

● Coming in for the football weekend? Follow the Game Day account. ● Want general Notre Dame news and a look behind the traditions? Follow the main

athletics account, Fighting Irish. ● And lastly, want to go INSIDE the team? Follow @NDfootball for an insider's look at your

Fighting Irish football team. Twitter: @gamedayND, @NDFootball, @FightingIrish Instagram: NDgameday, NDFootball, TheFightingIrish Facebook: Notre Dame Game Day, NDFootball, FightingIrish Snapchat: NDFBrecruiting, NDIrish Solicitation The University does NOT allow solicitation or the selling of items on campus or in parking lots. Stadium Enhancement Facts Many enhancements were made to Notre Dame Stadium prior to the 2017 season. Some include:

● Outdoor club-level seating within the east and west buildings. Terraces adorn each of these buildings, allowing for a view of both campus and the playing field.

● Benches and drink rails now appear throughout the concourses. The backs of the benches were constructed from reclaimed bleacher wood, as were the drink rails.

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● Portable concession stands, condiment stands, and trash/recycling were introduced. Lower bowl concessions facades were painted to highlight the original beadboard trim from the 1930s stadium, and every stand was outfitted with multiple video monitors that can feature game coverage, menu options, or both.

● Floor graphics in this area bring the feeling of the field inside the concourses. Fans know if they are standing on the extended 20-, 30-, 40- or 50-yard line. These field graphics also serve as a way-finding cue to identify where fans are in areas within the stadium.

● The entire lower bowl was reseated, with seats now two inches wider than in the past. The "gold" seats are now blue.

● The video board in the south end zone (96 feet across by 54 feet high) enhances the fan experience and generates a greater level of excitement. The content features live game action, replays, celebratory moments in Notre Dame history, and the promotion of Notre Dame core values.

● Ribbon boards run the length of Corbett Family Hall and Duncan Student Center, and are approximately 3.75 feet in height. Like the video board, these ribbons feature key game information, stats, out of town scores, and important messaging.

● Video monitors (149 of them, most of them 55 inches in width) in various locations throughout the concourses emphasize a special focus on concession stand facades.

● The audio system features concert-quality sound. A speaker array flanks each side of the video board in the south end of the stadium, and a new sound system was installed in the concourse areas.

● An open, fan-facing Wi-Fi network is available throughout the seating area of the bowl and the concourses, allowing fans to more easily stay connected with their mobile devices. Notre Dame partnered with AmpThink to design and build the network, with approximately 1,200 access points installed throughout the bowl and concourse. Cellular coverage was enhanced through the addition of a distributed antenna system (DAS).

● The old press box was removed, replaced by additional seating, and moved to the east side of the stadium. NBC Sports still broadcasts home football games from the west side of the stadium.

● Enhancements to the south side of the stadium included a redesigned Frank Leahy Gate, creating a grand entrance to Notre Dame Stadium.

Stadium Map (see Appendix) Stadium Tours Tours of Notre Dame Stadium are offered throughout the year. For more information, including current tour dates and times, visit und.com/tours. Please Note: Stadium tours are NOT available beginning at noon on Thursday and all day Friday and Saturday of home game weekends. Free Tunnel Tours are available on home game Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Knute Rockne Gate.

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Strollers Strollers are NOT permitted in the stadium. Fans are encouraged to store strollers in their vehicle. Unattended strollers left outside the stadium are at the discretion of the patron. The University will not be responsible for any stroller or item(s) in the stroller left outside the stadium. Bags left in strollers may be disposed of. Student Entry and ID Policy to Stadium Students are required to enter through Gate E of Notre Dame Stadium with their digital tickets. A valid student ID is required with a student ticket and passes out/re-entry are not permitted. T___________________________________________________________________________ Tailgating Tailgating is NOT permitted after kickoff or during the game. Holding adjacent spots for others is not allowed. Each vehicle must have a parking pass, as one pass permits one vehicle into the lot. Lots open at 7:00 a.m. and begin zipper parking at 9:00 a.m. Tickets Murnane Family Ticket Office Located at the Main Entrance of Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center (between Gates 8 and 10)

● Call 574-631-7356 ● Email at tickets@nd.edu ● Twitter @NDTix

Hours:

● Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ● Game Day Saturday: Will call opens at least four hours prior to kickoff. (See Will Call for

more information). Notre Dame Ticket Exchange powered by Vivid Seats Through the University’s partnership with Vivid Seats, Notre Dame fans have a safe and secure destination to buy and sell their tickets. As a result of this partnership, the Notre Dame Alumni Association has ended the ticket exchange it previously ran through myNotreDame. In addition, the Alumni Association no longer operates its game day ticket sale at the Joyce Center. For more information on the Notre Dame Ticket Exchange powered by Vivid Seats, please contact the Murnane Family Ticket Office at 574-631-7356 or tickets@nd.edu.

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Season Tickets You can join the season ticket lottery waitlist for football tickets by visiting und.com/tickets/waitlist.html. Time Zone The University of Notre Dame is in the Eastern Time zone year-round. Tunnel Tours Football Friday Tunnel Tours from the Knute Rockne Gate at the North Tunnel are free and open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during each home game weekend. Guests can walk down the ND Tunnel to the north end zone and photos are permitted. Will be closed during visiting team walk-through. U___________________________________________________________________________ Umbrellas The use of umbrellas is permitted inside the stadium. Notre Dame Stadium staff may request the guest to store the umbrella if it hinders the view of others. und.com The official website for Notre Dame Athletics. Upgrades Fans can upgrade their football weekend experience with the purchase of Irish Upgrades on Friday and Saturday of home game weekends. To learn more and to purchase, visit und.com/upgrades on a mobile device. Upgrades are only available for purchase on a mobile device. V___________________________________________________________________________ VenueND Also known as the Event Management department, VenueND is a centralized booking/reservations team for all event spaces on campus. Book a memorable experience at one of the venues within Duncan Student Center, O'Neill Hall, or Corbett Family Hall, or experience the warm hospitality of the Morris Inn. Visit https://venue.nd.edu for more information. Video Board At the top of O'Neill Hall is a Diamond Vision high definition video board, which is over 54 feet high and 95 feet wide, and has more than 4.7 million physical pixels.

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W__________________________________________________________________________ Water Patrons may bring in a sealed, unopened bottle of water into the stadium. There are also water fountains throughout the stadium and water bottles for purchase at concession stands. Watch ND WatchND is a video channel from Fighting Irish Media (FIM) and Notre Dame Athletics, and is a resource for fans to learn where and when Athletics Teams and events are broadcast, and watch great Notre Dame stories. Available at und.com/watchnd. Wheelchairs Please note that the University is unable to provide guests with wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers, or store guests’ wheelchairs during events. However, the University does have a limited number of wheelchairs available to transport guests with mobility issues to and from their seats, though they cannot remain with guests. Will Call General ticket will call opens at least four hours prior to kickoff at Murnane Family Ticket Office at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Player guest and visiting team will call opens 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Notre Dame player family and guest will call is located at the southernmost portal at Gate A of Notre Dame Stadium. Visiting team and player guest will call is located at Gate C of Notre Dame Stadium. All recruits will call is located at the North Tunnel.

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