Notre Dame football prepares for first home game of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team returns to the House That Rockne Built for its first home game of the 2026 season. The university marked the occasion by looking back at historical photographs of past home openers held at the venue. This event serves as the program's debut at its home stadium for the current campaign. The team continues its season schedule following previous road preparations. Fans and observers view these archival images as a reference to the stadium's long-standing tradition in college football. No additional details regarding the specific opponent for this home opener were provided in current reports.
- •Notre Dame football returns to the House That Rockne Built for its first home game of 2026.
- •The program released a collection of historical photos featuring past home openers.
- •The 2026 home opener schedule is underway.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Five Old Notre Dame Photos for a Friday: Home Openers at the House Rockne Built
"Looking back at some old photos of past Notre Dame football home openers,
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