Notre Dame is set to clash with Navy in Ireland in an exciting kickoff to the 2023 college football season, No. 13 . This anticipated contest is an important part of the ongoing Aer Lingus College Football Classic series, adding a touch of tradition and rivalry to the game.
For the second consecutive year, the Aer Lingus College Football Classic is bringing marquee Week 0 action to international fans. Notre Dame's Fighting Irish, led by Marcus Freeman, will cross the Atlantic to face Navy's Midshipmen at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. The venue, typically home to Ireland's national rugby and soccer teams, has a capacity of 51,711 (48,000 for American football games). Notably, it has witnessed victories by Notre Dame 'in previous clashes against Navy in 1996 and 2012.