Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate

Name: Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate
Start: 2026-09-19T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-19T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Duncan Student Center at Notre Dame Stadium (Door 16)

September 19 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Five people dressed in green Notre Dame-themed attire smile and pose with raised fists at a spirited indoor event, with bleacher seating and other attendees visible in the background.

Open to all giving society members at the Green, Blue, and Gold levels, as well as members of the Sorin Founder’s Society, Dean’s Circle, Jesse Harper Council, Athletics Director’s Circle, and Badin Guild.

Experience the ultimate gameday celebration in the heart of student life at Notre Dame’s Duncan Student Center. Join your fellow giving society members for an exclusive, family-friendly tailgate featuring an impressive spread of tailgate favorites, beer and wine, and rotating entertainment from some of Notre Dame’s most beloved traditions — including appearances by the iconic Notre Dame Leprechaun, Notre Dame Cheerleaders, Notre Dame Bagpipe Band, and more.

Catch live coverage of afternoon sports on a 22-foot-wide TV screen and multiple TVs throughout the space before heading into the stadium to cheer on the Irish.

Please ensure you have your game ticket ready for scanning upon entry, as the venue is located within Notre Dame Stadium and access requires a valid game ticket.