Notre Dame Fans Crave More Fast Food Options at Stadium

Fans want to see popular chains like White Castle, Jetts Pizza, and Arby's at home games.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A Notre Dame football fan is calling for more fast food options to be available at the university's stadium during home games. The author, who typically works in the press box during games, says he was underwhelmed by the food choices available when he sat in the stands for a game last season, wishing he could have grabbed a slice of Little Caesars pizza like he did at an Eastern Michigan game. He proposes that Notre Dame should consider bringing in popular fast food chains like White Castle, Jetts Pizza, and Arby's to offer limited menus inside the stadium.

Why it matters

Providing a wider variety of popular fast food options could enhance the overall game day experience for Notre Dame fans, many of whom enjoy indulging in greasy, comforting foods while attending football games. Expanding concession offerings could also generate additional revenue for the university and local vendors.

The details

The author recounts his experience attending a Notre Dame home game last season, noting that he was underwhelmed by the food choices available at the concession stands, despite appreciating the High Noon drinks he was able to purchase. He contrasts this with a positive experience getting a "mega slice" of Little Caesars pizza at an Eastern Michigan game, and suggests that Notre Dame should consider outsourcing some concession offerings to popular fast food chains like White Castle, Jetts Pizza, and Arby's.

  • The author attended a Notre Dame home game against NC State last season.

The players

Joshua Vowles

A Notre Dame football fan who typically works in the press box during home games, but attended a game in the stands last season and was disappointed by the limited food options.

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What they’re saying

“It made me think about how pleased I was in Ypsilanti with my mega slice of Little Ceasar's Pizza at an Eastern Michigan football game. It absolutely slapped.”

— Joshua Vowles (yahoo.com)

The takeaway

While groups often raise money through concession stands at college football games, expanding the food options at Notre Dame Stadium to include popular fast food chains could enhance the overall game day experience for fans and generate additional revenue for the university.