Notre Dame, Wisconsin Schedule 2026 College Football Opener at Lambeau Field

Wisconsin and Notre Dame will play a rescheduled college football game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, September 6, 2026, marking the first college game at the venue since 2016 when Wisconsin defeated LSU. Originally set for October 3, 2020, the game was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and moved from September 5 to September 6 to fit into the Labor Day weekend college football slate without conflicting with the NFL schedule. This matchup is the second in a two-game Shamrock Series between the two schools, with Notre Dame having won the first meeting 41-13 at Soldier Field in 2021. Notre Dame will make its Lambeau Field debut and serve as the home team, while the game will be nationally televised on NBC. The 2026 game is viewed as a significant test for Wisconsin as it seeks to measure its program against a top-tier opponent on college football's opening weekend. The scheduling adjustments ensure no conflict with the Green Bay Packers, as the NFL season starts after Labor Day weekend.