Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Notre Dame Fighting Irish schedule includes home games against Purdue, Auburn, Kent State, Virginia Tech, BYU; road games at Michigan State, Clemson, Stanford, Duke, Virginia, Navy; neutral-site games against Wake Forest. 9 of 12 games are confirmed as of October 17, 2026; 3 are still projected or to be announced.
2027 opponents (9 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (5)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue | Non-conference | September 4, 2027 | Projected |
| Auburn | Non-conference | September 25, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Kent State | Non-conference | October 2, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Virginia Tech | Non-conference | November 6, 2027 | Confirmed |
| BYU | Non-conference | — | Confirmed |
Road games (6)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | Non-conference | September 18, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Clemson | Non-conference | October 30, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Stanford | Rivalry | November 27, 2027 | Projected |
| Duke | Non-conference | — | Projected |
| Virginia | Non-conference | — | Confirmed |
| Navy | Rivalry | — | Confirmed |
Neutral-site games (1)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake ForestCharlotte, NC | Non-conference | October 9, 2027 | Confirmed |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Notre Dame play in 2027?
Notre Dame has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against Purdue, Auburn, Kent State, Virginia Tech, BYU; road games at Michigan State, Clemson, Stanford, Duke, Virginia, Navy; neutral-site games against Wake Forest. 9 are officially confirmed, and 3 remain projected or to be announced.
How many home games does Notre Dame have in 2027?
Notre Dame currently has 5 home games and 6 road games on the 2027 schedule, plus 1 neutral-site game. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Notre Dame play in 2027?
Notre Dame plays as an independent, so every 2027 game is scheduled directly by the school rather than assigned by a conference.
When will the 2027 Notre Dame schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. The full slate fills in as the school announces each contract. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Notre Dame games are not confirmed yet?
3 games are still open: Purdue (projected), Stanford (projected), Duke (projected). They update as announcements land.
Other independents
Data updated: October 17, 2026