Wisconsin Badgers and Notre Dame Face Off at Lambeau Field in 2026
MADISON, WI (WSAU) — Wisconsin Badgers football fans, along with supporters of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, are eagerly anticipating a long-awaited matchup that will finally take place at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Originally scheduled for 2020, the game was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will now be a highlight of college football’s Labor Day weekend.
In a unique twist, despite the game being hosted in Wisconsin, Notre Dame will be designated as the home team. This matchup marks the first college football game at Lambeau Field since the Badgers defeated LSU in 2016. The game promises to draw significant attention, with NBC securing broadcasting rights through its existing agreement with Notre Dame.
The 2026 clash follows Wisconsin’s loss to Notre Dame at Soldier Field in 2021, where the Irish emerged victorious with a score of 41-13. Fans are now looking forward to this high-profile game at one of the NFL’s most iconic stadiums.
In addition to the showdown with Notre Dame, the Badgers’ 2026 non-conference schedule features home games against FCS opponent Western Illinois on September 12 and Power Five rival University of Pittsburgh on September 19. Wisconsin is also set to make headlines again in 2027, as they will compete in a neutral-site game in Ireland against Pittsburgh in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium, further expanding their global footprint.
As excitement builds, fans are ready to embrace this historic matchup and the chance to witness college football in one of America’s most storied venues.
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