Notre Dame faces Navy on October 31, 2026, at Gillette Stadium, continuing one of the most enduring and meaningful series in college football history. The rivalry dates back to 1927 and has been played almost every season since, rooted in the historic relationship between the University of Notre Dame and the United States Naval Academy. While the game is often staged at neutral sites along the East Coast, the tradition and significance of the matchup remain unchanged regardless of venue.

Notre Dame leads the all-time series against Navy, 84-13-1. The most recent meeting between the programs came during the 2025 season, extending a streak that has seen the Irish control the rivalry in the modern era. Beyond wins and losses, the annual meeting serves as a reminder of Notre Dame’s wartime ties to the Naval Academy and remains a permanent fixture on the Irish schedule, standing apart from every other rivalry the program maintains.