Purcell Pavilion guide: schedule, start times, parking and bag policy

Purcell Pavilion holds up to 9,149 fans and is home to Notre Dame Fighting Irish (NCAA Division I men's basketball). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	9,149
Official name	Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center
Opened	October 2009
Home teams	Notre Dame Fighting Irish (NCAA Division I men's basketball)
Address	401 Edison Road, Notre Dame, IN 46556

When are the remaining home games?

19 home games left, starting Thu Nov 5, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Start	Competition
Thu Nov 5, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Mercyhurst Lakers	7:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Mon Nov 9, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Eastern Illinois Panthers	7:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Wed Nov 11, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs South Carolina State Bulldogs	7:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Tue Nov 24, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Central Michigan Chippewas	8:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sat Nov 28, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stonehill Skyhawks	8:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Wed Dec 2, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Vanderbilt Commodores	7:15 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sat Dec 5, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs TCU Horned Frogs	2:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Tue Dec 8, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Long Island University Sharks	7:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sat Dec 12, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Ohio State Buckeyes	2:30 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Mon Dec 21, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Le Moyne Dolphins	2:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Wed Dec 30, 2026	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal	2:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Wed Jan 6, 2027	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies	7:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sat Jan 16, 2027	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs California Golden Bears	2:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Wed Jan 20, 2027	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Pittsburgh Panthers	7:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sat Jan 30, 2027	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs SMU Mustangs	12:30 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Tue Feb 2, 2027	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs North Carolina Tar Heels	7:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Wed Feb 17, 2027	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons	9:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sat Feb 27, 2027	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Syracuse Orange	8:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sat Mar 6, 2027	Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Boston College Eagles	2:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season

Before you go

Bags: The policy allows for only clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches in size, with a logo on one side no larger than 4.5 inches by 3.4 inches. Small clutch bags with or without a handle or strap, or wallets that do not exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, are allowable and do not need to be clear. One-gallon clear plastic zip bags are also allowable. Exceptions are made for approved medical bags or equipment, inspected at designated gates. Bag policy.
Payment: Notre Dame's campus has transitioned to cashless transactions. Payments in the form of credit or debit card will be accepted, and all concession stands accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Tap to Pay.
Food: Outside alcohol and alcohol containers are not permitted inside Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center, and outside food or beverage is not permitted, with exceptions for dietary restrictions upon approval.