Notre Dame vs. Navy: How to Watch, Listen, and Check the Live Score

Notre Dame and Navy meet on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00), which is 16:00 UTC. ABC is the announced television broadcaster. If you cannot watch, the teams' official football pages offer routes to live statistics and radio coverage, so you can still follow the score and key plays.

Notre Dame vs. Navy game information

These details are confirmed by Navy's official game preview and Gillette Stadium's event page. Foxborough is on daylight saving time on October 31; the switch to standard time happens the following day.

Which way should you follow the game?

The right choice depends on whether you want full video, an inexpensive way to keep up, or detailed play-by-play while doing something else.

How to watch Notre Dame vs. Navy live

Use ABC if you already receive the channel

For viewers who can receive their local ABC affiliate, television is the simplest way to watch. An over-the-air antenna may provide the channel without a monthly live-TV subscription, but reception depends on your location and equipment. Check the station's guide before kickoff.

Stream through an eligible provider

Navy identifies ABC as the television network and WatchESPN as a live-streaming option. If you use the ESPN app or ESPN website, locate the Notre Dame–Navy event and follow the sign-in prompts. ESPN's official access guidance explains that authenticated TV-provider access may be necessary for live programming.

Alternatively, check whether a live-TV streaming subscription includes your local ABC station. Do not assume that a plan showing other ESPN channels, or a standalone on-demand subscription, automatically includes this broadcast. Confirm the channel lineup and device compatibility before paying.

Where to check the live Notre Dame–Navy score

If you mainly need the result, use a game-specific page rather than a social-media post that could be old or missing context. Two good starting points are:

1. Navy's official 2026 football schedule. Find the October 31 Notre Dame matchup and select its Stats link for the linked game-statistics feed when available.
2. Notre Dame's official game box-score page. Check the score and team or individual statistics as the athletic department updates its game coverage.

For a quick check, look at the quarter and game clock alongside the number. A score shown in the second quarter is not a final result. For more context, compare scoring summaries, turnovers, rushing yards, and the possession-by-possession account where offered. If one feed appears stuck, refresh it or cross-check the other team site; a paused feed is not proof the game has ended.

The links above are ongoing information sources, not a claim that a particular score has been independently verified at publication time. After the game, look for a clear Final designation and the team's official recap before treating the outcome as settled.

How to listen on radio

Navy's game-day information lists its Navy Football Radio Network and participating outlets, including WBAL 1090 AM/101.5 FM in Baltimore, WNAV 1430 AM in Annapolis, and WFED 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C., area. It also lists satellite and app listening options; availability depends on your location and service.

Notre Dame fans can consult the official SoFi Notre Dame Radio Network affiliate list for stations and its listen-live option. Audio is useful when you cannot keep a screen open, although internet streams may run behind television or the live-stat feed. If you are following along with another person watching TV, the commentary may not be synchronized.

What makes this matchup worth following?

This October 31 contest is the 99th meeting in the Notre Dame–Navy series and the first meeting between the teams at Gillette Stadium. The venue's official history notes that the rivalry began in 1927. Navy is the designated home team even though the game is being held in Massachusetts rather than Annapolis.

The teams enter the matchup with different styles and expectations. Navy's run-focused offense can put a premium on each possession, while Notre Dame has to defend its assignments consistently rather than chase the ball. If you are checking only the score, a long Navy drive can explain why the game clock changes substantially without many points appearing. Turnovers and third-down conversions are particularly useful indicators to follow in the live stats.

Going to Gillette Stadium instead?

The stadium's official event guide lists parking opening at 8:00 a.m. EDT and gates at 10:00 a.m. EDT on October 31. The venue uses mobile tickets and has a clear-bag policy. Check its event alerts, parking directions, and ticket instructions before leaving; these details matter more than the TV schedule if you are attending in person.

Bottom line: Choose ABC for the full visual experience, an eligible TV-provider stream for flexible viewing, the teams' official statistics pages for quick score checks, or their radio networks when audio is more convenient. Use the official game pages again near kickoff for any last-minute changes.