Notre Dame Stadium Seating Chart

Sections at Notre Dame Stadium

Notre Dame Stadium's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.

• Sideline 1-37 — lower bowl
• End Zone — north and south
• Suite Level (recent renovation)
• Upper Deck — sections 101-137
• Premium Clubs — added in 2017 renovation

Best seats at Notre Dame Stadium

Sections 19-22 along the Notre Dame sideline at midfield. The view from upper deck 122-124 in the south end zone captures the Golden Dome behind the field — the postcard sightline.

Tips before you go

The Notre Dame Victory March plays before kickoff, after every touchdown, and at every dramatic moment. Walk to the Grotto and the Golden Dome before the game; the campus tour is part of the day.

How to read the Notre Dame Stadium seating chart

Notre Dame Stadium seats 77,622 around a field, so reading the chart starts at midfield and works outward and upward. The lower bowl (the 100 level) rings the field closest to the action; the club and suite level sits in the middle; the upper deck climbs steeply above for the widest view. Sideline sections face the field square on and command a premium, while end-zone and corner sections cost less for a more angled look.

Three things decide a Notre Dame Stadium seat: how close you are to the field, whether you sit on a sideline or in an end zone, and how high you are. For a stadium this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper sideline at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. Cross-check the official Notre Dame Stadium map against your ticket's section, row, and seat before you buy, because a seat that is perfect for a concert can sit behind the stage for a game.

Building a seating chart for an event at Notre Dame Stadium

Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Notre Dame area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Notre Dame Stadium, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Notre Dame Stadium runs to 77,622 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.

Frequently asked questions

How many seats does Notre Dame Stadium hold?

Notre Dame Stadium has a capacity of 77,622 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.

What are the best seats at Notre Dame Stadium?

Sections 19-22 along the Notre Dame sideline at midfield. The view from upper deck 122-124 in the south end zone captures the Golden Dome behind the field — the postcard sightline.

What sections does Notre Dame Stadium have?

Main sections include: Sideline 1-37 — lower bowl; End Zone — north and south; Suite Level (recent renovation). Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is Notre Dame Stadium located?

Notre Dame Stadium is in Notre Dame, Indiana. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.

How do I plan a private event at Notre Dame Stadium?

For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.

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