Unless you’re a Notre Dame student, staffer or family member of a football player at Notre Dame or on one of their opponents to date, you haven’t been able to see the Irish in person so far this season.
That will change next week though as Notre Dame will be taking their first road trip of the season, traveling to Pittsburgh to take on the Panthers next Saturday.
Pitt released a statement this week announcing that despite it not being the case to start the season, that the University would be allowing fans in their games against Notre Dame and Virginia Tech. Notre Dame travels to Pitt next weekend while Virginia Tech is due in western Pennsylvania on November 21, the final home game of the year for the Panthers.
“Per the health and safety directives provided by the Governor’s office, Heinz Field will be limited to a total of 7,500 people. In addition to fans, this number includes players, coaches, staff and stadium personnel. All fans at Heinz Field are required to wear masks and abide by social distancing protocols. Due to CDC guidelines, tailgating is prohibited in the parking lots.”
Pitt says that roughly 5500 fans will be allowed to purchase tickets with season ticket holders and students being the first to be allowed to purchase tickets.
Georgia Tech will also have fans in the stands on October 31 when Notre Dame travels to take on the Yellow Jackets.
Notre Dame has had fans in the stands in each home game to date this season but unless you’re part of a select few communities, you’re left on the outside looking in on game day in South Bend.