# Notre Dame Moves College Football Game to Make Room for Legendary 80s Rock Band

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/notre-dame-moves-college-football-game-to-make-room-for-legendary-80s-rock-band/
- Published: 2026-11-05T18:12:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T18:25:12+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/notre-dame-moves-college-football-game-to-make-room-for-legendary-80s-rock-band/
- Topics: Entertainment, Football, Music, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Notre Dame moved its Kent State game to 28 August 2027.
- Bon Jovi will play the stadium on 2 October.
- Concert packages include premium seats and VIP extras.

## Summary

Notre Dame has moved its football game against Kent State to make room for a Bon Jovi concert at Notre Dame Stadium on 2 October 2027. The change clears the date for the band’s North American Forever Tour stop, reflecting Jon Bon Jovi’s long-standing connection with the university.

The game will now be played on 28 August. A special ticket presale is scheduled to begin on 11 November at 10 a.m., followed by general sales on 13 November. Concert packages range from premium seating and merchandise to a higher-priced option with a front-row seat, an autographed chair and a chance to watch three songs from the side of the stage.

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