October 31, 2009
6:30 p.m. CDT on NBC
Irish to Invade the Alamodome in Oct. '09
This fall, watch the Fighting Irish football team take on the Washington State Cougars under a dome with a southwestern kick-the Alamodome. On Oct. 31, Notre Dame will host WSU in the Alamodome in San Antonio, and Anthony Travel is offering savings opportunities for Irish fans.
Official Travel Package
Anthony Travel is offering rooms at the Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio. Located on the famous Riverwalk, the Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio is located within walking distance of the Alamodome. Reserve a room at specially discounted prices, available exclusively through Anthony Travel! Please note: The Courtyard Riverwalk, Marriott Rivercenter and Marriot Riverwalk are all sold out.
Visit the Anthony Travel website for more information and to book your trip today.
Game Tickets
A limited number of tickets are now on public sale. Tickets are $68 each and may be purchased in person at the Gate 1 ticket window located on the second floor of the Joyce Center, by calling 574-631-7356 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT or visiting www.und.com/tickets. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Services charges will apply.
Alumni and friends who applied for tickets to the Washington State game through the Notre Dame ticket lottery will have their requests accommodated. Check the lottery results.
Schedule of Events
For alumni and fans planning to travel to San Antonio for the game, here is a tentative lineup of University events:
Friday, October 30, 2009
All Day -- Anthony Travel/Notre Dame Alumni Association information desk at Marriott River Center lobby
All Day -- Follett Notre Dame Bookstore open on 2nd floor of Marriott River Center
5:00 – 6:45 p.m. -- Alamo to remain open for free, self-guided tours
7:00 – 7:45 p.m. -- Notre Dame pep rally at the Alamo (free and open to the public), featuring Band of the Fighting Irish, leprechaun, cheerleaders and special guests
8:00 p.m. -- Notre Dame alumni headquarters at site TBD
Saturday, October 31, 2009
10:30 a.m. -- Band of the Fighting Irish practice at Alamo Stadium (free and open to the public)
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. -- Notre Dame Alumni Association community service project at Healy-Murphy Center Register now!
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. -- Notre Dame Saturday Scholar Series at Marriott River Center (2nd floor ballroom) featuring Rev. Virgil Elizondo, Rev. Dan Groody, C.S.C., Prof. Tim Matovina (free and open to the public)
2:00 p.m. -- Mass at San Fernando Cathedral (free and open to the public)
3:15 – 3:45 p.m. -- Band of the Fighting Irish pre-game concert at San Fernando Cathedral Plaza (free and open to the public)
3:45 – 4:15 p.m. -- Band of the Fighting Irish marches toward the Alamodome
1:00 – 5:30 p.m. -- Notre Dame Alumni Association tailgater at Sunset Station
6:30 p.m. -- Kickoff at Alamodome – Notre Dame vs. Washington State
