Notre Dame football players adapt to new Shields Family Hall facility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Notre Dame football players are adjusting to the new Shields Family Hall, a substantial facility officially opened on July 31, ahead of fall training camp. Covering over 150,000 square feet and costing more than $100 million, it replaces the older Guglielmino Athletics Complex. Players like Adon Shuler and Drayk Bowen express excitement about the facility's features, particularly its dining and recovery rooms. Head coach Marcus Freeman praises the upgrades as a significant benefit for player development and a tool for recruiting. The team will continue to acclimate as training camp progresses.
- •Shields Family Hall covers more than 150,000 square feet.
- •The facility cost over $100 million to construct.
- •Adon Shuler and Drayk Bowen highlight the importance of the recovery room.
- •Marcus Freeman believes the facility enhances player experience and coaching.
- •Notre Dame players are still getting familiar with the new space.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame football players still adjusting to mammoth Shields Hall
"Notre Dame's Shields Family Hall is officially listed at more than 150,000 square feet and was built at an estimated cost of more than $100 million.
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