Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Fighting Irish is the name given to the men and women's varsity athletic teams at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. The Fighting Irish have won numerous national championships over the years in a variety of sports including football and fencing. The Fighting Irish are members of the NCAA Division 1 and compete in the Big East Conference and the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The 12 men's varsity teams are football, baseball, basketball, cross-country, fencing, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, and track & field. The 12 women's varsity teams are in basketball, cross-country, fencing, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
In keeping with the Fighting Irish theme, the mascot of Notre Dame is the Leprechaun. The official colors of Notre Dame are gold and navy blue. To attend some of the Fighting Irish athletic events at home venues visit Frank Eck Stadium, Alumni Stadium, Melissa Cook Stadium, and Notre Dame Stadium.