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NBC Sports and Peacock will be the home for some big-time matchups over their seven Notre Dame games.
Notre Dame fans reflect on the Fighting Irish not being selected for the College Football Playoff in 2025 and look forward to the season ahead.
Take a look back at Notre Dame’s 2026 Blue-Gold Game, which included an appearance from Arizona Cardinals No. 3 overall draft pick Jeremiyah Love.
Marcus Freeman discusses his thoughts after Notre Dame’s 2026 Blue-Gold Game and explains what his team must focus on heading into the 2026 season.
2026 College Football Schedule on NBC & Peacock
| Week | Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Sat., Aug. 29 | 2:30 p.m. | San Jose State at USC | NBC, Peacock |
| 1 | Thurs., Sept. 3 | 8 p.m. | Eastern Illinois at Minnesota | Peacock |
| 1 | Sat., Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Western Michigan at Michigan | NBC, Peacock |
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 6 | 4 p.m. | Washington State at Washington | NBC, Peacock |
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Wisconsin at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 2 | Sat., Sept. 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Rice at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 2 | Sat., Sept. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Iowa State at Iowa | NBC, Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 12:30 p.m. | Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin | Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 2 p.m. | Southern Illinois at Illinois | Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 4 p.m. | Western Kentucky at Indiana | Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Michigan State at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 6 | Sat., Oct. 10 | 3:30 p.m. | Stanford at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 10 | Sat., Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Miami at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 11 | Sat., Nov. 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Boston College at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 12 | Sat., Nov. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | SMU at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 13 | Fri. Nov. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Minnesota at Wisconsin | NBC, Peacock |
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