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How to watch Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game 2025: Live stream info, start time, and more

How to watch Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game 2025: Live stream info, start time, and more

NBC Sports11-04-2025
Notre Dame's annual spring scrimmage returns to Peacock this Saturday, April 12, at 2 PM ET with an exciting new twist. Instead of the usual two teams facing off, the offense will battle the defense, with points awarded for plays like an offensive first down or a defensive tackle for a loss. See below to find out how to live stream the game as well as additional information on how you can watch sports on Peacock.
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How to watch Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game 2025:
When: Saturday, April 12
Where: Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Live Stream: Exclusively on Peacock
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When is Notre Dame's 2025 Blue-Gold Game?
This Saturday, April 12 at 2 PM ET, exclusively on Peacock.
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