The University of Notre Dame is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming visit of Celtic this summer, following the official announcement of a match against Chelsea this evening.
The Bhoys will take on the English Premier League giants on July 27th at the historic Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, home of the Fighting Irish college football team. With a seating capacity of 77,000, the iconic venue is expected to draw in tens of thousands of passionate supporters.
Senior Vice President of Unified Events at the university, Molly Pendleton, expressed her anticipation for the event in a press release, stating that South Bend is the perfect location to host such a unique match between world-class teams.
Incoming athletic director Pete Bevacqua shared his excitement for welcoming Chelsea and Celtic to Notre Dame Stadium, emphasizing Celtic’s significance as “one of the great clubs in the world.” He looks forward to fans from all over the globe visiting and enjoying the game while celebrating their favorite teams.
Tickets for the match will be available for purchase starting on Wednesday, March 27th through Ticketmaster, giving fans the opportunity to witness an international friendly match between two powerhouse clubs in a truly special setting.