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Join the Irish Express Plus for the Notre Dame vs USC game day experience in South Bend. Enjoy breakfast, an open bar coach ride, and an all-inclusive tailgate — a perfect way to savor college football excitement.
Join the Irish Express Plus for the Notre Dame vs USC game day experience in South Bend. Enjoy breakfast, an open bar coach ride, and an all-inclusive tailgate — a perfect way to savor college football excitement.
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Experience a day unlike any other with the Irish Express Plus private adventure, celebrating the iconic Notre Dame vs USC rivalry in South Bend, Indiana. Your game day begins with a delicious, hearty breakfast at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, where you can fuel up with quality food and a preview of some excellent brews. From there, hop on a comfortable coach featuring an open bar, providing a lively and social ride straight to Notre Dame’s legendary campus. The electric atmosphere at the stadium, filled with passionate fans and historic pageantry, makes watching this classic NCAA football matchup unforgettable. After the final whistle, the adventure continues with an all-inclusive tailgate party where you can enjoy food, drinks, and camaraderie before returning to Chicago. This seamless combination of great food, thrilling sports action, and fun social moments guarantees memories to last a lifetime. Whether you’re a die-hard college football fan or looking for a unique way to experience a game day, Irish Express Plus makes it easy and exciting — all without the hassle of planning or transportation concerns.
easy.
8–10 hours.
Ideal for all fitness levels with minimal physical exertion outside of walking short distances.
Yes, the open bar is available during the coach ride to and from Notre Dame, allowing guests to relax and enjoy responsibly.
No, the primary meals included are the hearty breakfast at Guinness Open Gate Brewery and the all-inclusive tailgate after the game.
This experience is designed for adults due to the open bar and game day atmosphere; check with the company for any age restrictions.
In case of postponements or cancellations, the company offers rescheduling options or refunds according to their policies.
Yes, tickets to the Notre Dame vs USC game are included as part of the package.
Yes, transportation is included with a coach service departing from and returning to Chicago.
Notre Dame's campus is home to one of the oldest college football programs in the nation with a rich tradition dating back to 1887.
The university emphasizes sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction at game day events and promoting green transportation options.
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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