Notre Dame vs. Navy game location 2026: Why college football rivalry is being played in Foxborough

Notre Dame and Navy will play their college football rivalry game in Foxborough, Massachusetts in 2026, marking the first time the two teams have met in that location. The game will be held at Gillette Stadium, home of the NFL's New England Patriots. The matchup continues one of college football's oldest and most storied rivalries, which Notre Dame has dominated historically.