Exclusive Giving Society events for the 2025 football season

Notre Dame Giving Societies are excited to announce their anticipated events for the 2025 football season. In recognition of their impact, society members are invited to various exclusive events featuring University leadership, students, and student-athletes based on their membership level.

Be on the lookout for more information regarding these exciting events, including times and locations, as we approach kickoff this fall. If you have any questions regarding these planned events, please contact us at donorexperience@nd.edu or 574-631-5198.

Jump to a game weekend: Texas A&M • Purdue • Boise State • NC State • USC • Navy • Syracuse

Planned events for the 2025 home football games:

Texas A&M (September 11–13)

Thursday, September 11

Rockne Premier Attend Football Practice

Friday, September 12

Gold & Blue Lunch
Here Come the Irish Friday Kickoff
Sorin Soirée
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Rockne Premier Cocktail Hour
Rockne Bash

Saturday, September 13

Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Pete’s Pregame
 

Purdue (September 18–20)

Thursday, September 18

Rockne Premier Attend Football Practice

Friday, September 19

Gold & Blue Lunch
Here Come the Irish Friday Kickoff
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Rockne Premier Cocktail Hour
Rockne Bash

Saturday, September 20

Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate
Donuts with Dean Cole
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Pete’s Pregame
 

Boise State (October 2–4)

Thursday, October 2

Rockne Premier Attend Football Practice

Friday, October 3

Gold & Blue Lunch
Here Come the Irish Friday Kickoff
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Rockne Premier Cocktail Hour

Saturday, October 4

Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Pete’s Pregame
 

NC State (October 9–11)

Thursday, October 9

Rockne Premier Attend Football Practice

Friday, October 10

Gold & Blue Lunch
Here Come the Irish Friday Kickoff
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Rockne Premier Cocktail Hour

Saturday, October 11

Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Pete’s Pregame
 

USC (October 16–18)

Thursday, October 16

Rockne Premier Attend Football Practice

Friday, October 17

Gold & Blue Lunch
Here Come the Irish Friday Kickoff
Sorin Reception
Dinner with the Deans feat. Dean Cole and Dean Cremers
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Rockne Premier Cocktail Hour

Saturday, October 18

Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate
Mimosas with Martijn
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Pete’s Pregame
 

Navy (November 6–8)

Thursday, November 6

Rockne Premier Attend Football Practice

Friday, November 7

Gold & Blue Lunch
Here Come the Irish Friday Kickoff
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Rockne Premier Cocktail Hour

Saturday, November 8

Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Pete’s Pregame
 

Syracuse (November 20–22)

Thursday, November 20

Rockne Premier Attend Football Practice

Friday, November 21

Gold & Blue Lunch
Here Come the Irish Friday Kickoff
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Rockne Premier Cocktail Hour

Saturday, November 22

Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate
Rockne Football Locker Room Tours
Pete’s Pregame