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Join the ultimate game day adventure with Irish Express Platinum—featuring breakfast at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, an open-bar coach ride, and an all-inclusive Notre Dame tailgate before the big game against Texas A&M.
Join the ultimate game day adventure with Irish Express Platinum—featuring breakfast at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, an open-bar coach ride, and an all-inclusive Notre Dame tailgate before the big game against Texas A&M.
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Get ready for an unmatched game day experience with the Irish Express Platinum tour, bringing you from Chicago straight to Notre Dame for the thrilling Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M showdown. Your day begins at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, where a hearty breakfast fuels you for the excitement ahead. Then, hop on a comfortable coach equipped with an open bar, setting the tone for a lively ride to South Bend. Upon arrival, dive into an all-inclusive tailgate featuring delicious BBQ, interactive games, and live music, creating the perfect atmosphere to cheer on your team. After soaking in the energy of the game and the camaraderie of fellow fans, you'll relax on the ride back to Chicago, capping the day with unforgettable memories. This carefully crafted experience combines sports enthusiasm, food, and fun in a seamless way, making it ideal for both die-hard football fans and anyone looking for a festive day trip out of Chicago.
easy.
10–12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves intermittent standing, walking, and sitting over the course of the day.
Yes, the open bar on the coach ride to Notre Dame is fully included as part of the Irish Express Platinum experience.
The tailgate is all-inclusive with BBQ, games, and drinks provided, so additional food or beverages are not necessary.
The pickup location is centrally located in downtown Chicago; details are provided upon booking.
Yes, your package includes game tickets as part of the full-day experience.
This experience is family-friendly but geared more towards adults due to the open bar and tailgate atmosphere.
Cancellations made at least 7 days before the event will receive a full refund; details are provided during booking.
Notre Dame stadium, opened in 1930, is an iconic sports venue with rich football heritage.
Efforts are underway to minimize waste during events through recycling programs and eco-friendly tailgate initiatives.
Gameday is a Madison, Wisconsin company that organizes game day and tailgate experiences for college and professional football events. It offers curated packages for Regent Street tailgates in Madison and tented tailgate lots at Soldier Field in Chicago, plus transportation options such as the Irish Express coach trips to Notre Dame. Gameday's packages range from compact setups to full-service tailgate spaces with seating, tables, coolers, and entertainment items. Packages include the Custom, Varsity, MVP, Hall of Fame, All-Star, Playoff, Kickoff, Championship, and specific Irish Express options, covering both Regent Street and Soldier Field offerings. Each package lists core amenities—tented spaces sized between 10’x10’ and 20’x20’, folding chairs, six-foot tables with linens, coolers, and optional cornhole sets—providing clear, practical offerings for groups of varying sizes. Gameday coordinates logistics such as reserved tented space, seating counts, and transport departures from locations like Guinness Open Gate Brewery for bus trips. The company focuses on delivering stress-free game day experiences by handling setup details and group transport so attendees can focus on the event. Gameday works with established venues in Madison and Chicago and publishes specific package contents to set expectations. Prospective customers can evaluate options by comparing package sizes and included amenities. Detailed package summaries and clear amenity lists allow groups to select appropriate options for budgets, group sizes, and travel preferences with confidence, including year-round event coordination.
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