Giving
Football Ticket Lottery
By making a gift to the University, Alumni, Parents, and Friends of the University may qualify for the Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery and become eligible to purchase tickets to watch the Irish play in Notre Dame Stadium before they go on sale to the general public.
Eligibility for the 2026 Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery and application levels are determined by your giving in calendar year 2025.
Football Ticket Lottery Levels
| Giving Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Alumni level |
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| Monogram level | Monogram Winners whose 2025 giving to the Rockne Athletics Fund is $300 (or $150 or more for alumni 1–10 years out or 50+ years out from graduation) |
| Green level | Your 2025 giving is between $1,500–$4,999 |
| Blue level | Your 2025 giving is $5,000–$9,999 |
| Gold level | Your 2025 giving is $10,000–$24,999 |
| Circle level | Your 2025 giving is $25,000–$49,999 |
| Premier level | Your 2025 giving is $50,000 or more |
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Notre Dame Alumni
Notre Dame alumni are eligible for the Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery with an annual gift to the University according to the guidelines below. Each year, graduating seniors automatically receive a lottery application for the football season immediately following their graduation (e.g., the Class of 2026 will receive an application for the 2026 football season). All gifts should be made directly to Notre Dame by December 31 to qualify for the following year’s lottery.
| Notre Dame Class Year | Minimum Annual Gift for the 2026 Lottery |
|---|---|
| 2026 | None |
| 2016-2025 | $100 |
| 1976-2015 | $200 |
| Class of 1975 and Earlier | $100 |
Current Notre Dame Parents
As a parent of a current undergraduate student, you have the opportunity to participate in the lottery ahead of the general public. Parents of continuing students will receive an email with lottery information in late spring. Parents of incoming students will receive information during the summer.
Friends of Notre Dame
Friends of Notre Dame who are not alumni are welcome to participate in the Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery with an annual gift of $1,500 or more. An unrestricted cash gift of $1,500 also qualifies you to be a member of one of Notre Dame’s Giving Societies. With a membership in a Notre Dame giving society, you make an immediate impact on Notre Dame students, gain access to the 2025 Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery, and receive invitations to exclusive Notre Dame experiences, including access to private gameday tailgates and events. Learn more about giving societies ›
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact us at donorexperience@nd.edu or 574-631-5198 with questions about eligibility for the 2025 football ticket lottery. (Graduates of the Class of 2025 and parents of the Classes of 2026 – 2029 will automatically receive their respective applications for the 2025 football season with no gift required.)
