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Compton Family Ice Arena

Compton Family Ice Arena is a Division I ice hockey home for Notre Dame in Notre Dame. This… Read more

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Reviewed 10.11.26

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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The 2026 hockey map also identifies Joyce, Stadium, Walsh, Baseball and Bulla lots. Bulla and Innovation Park are explicitly marked as having no shuttle service. When hockey overlaps basketball, the guide says shuttle service is provided, but it does not promise service from those two lots.
Arrive
Compton Family Ice Arena opens public entrances 60 minutes before puck drop and O’Brien’s entry 90 minutes before for qualifying patrons. The northeast elevator reaches the main and upper concourses. Arrange accessible seating with the Murnane Family Ticket Office in advance; game-day exchanges are handled at the Compton ticket booths. The university does not supply or store wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. Vendors and concessions are cashless and accept cards; concessions also take Apple Pay, Google Pay and Tap To Pay.
Exact location
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Getting there
For Notre Dame hockey, the current Compton guide directs fans to Compton Lot or Innovation Park. Use the 2026 hockey parking plan to distinguish these lots from the stadium and basketball areas. Parking attendants begin assisting two hours before home games; inbound traffic controls begin 90 minutes before, with outbound controls for up to an hour after or until traffic clears.
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Compton Family Ice Arena’s occupied hockey bowl during the February 17, 2024 “Irish Wear Green” game, photographed by Matt Cashore for the University of Notre Dame. This elevated corner overview shows the rink, protective glass and surrounding seats; no exact spectator seat is identified.
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Compton Family Ice Arena’s occupied hockey bowl during the February 17, 2024 “Irish Wear Green” game, photographed by Matt Cashore for the University of Notre Dame. This elevated corner overview shows the rink, protective glass and surrounding seats; no exact spectator seat is identified. Photo taken 2024-02-17.

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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Arena
Capacity5,022listed ice hockey capacity for the 2026–27 Division I season
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Compton permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Medical equipment and nursing pumps receive additional screening. Empty non-glass water vessels are allowed, while bottles of water and outside food or drinks are prohibited; dietary exceptions need approval. Strollers and stadium seat backs are prohibited. The seating chart’s 2023–24 prices are historical; confirm current categories and inventory and use the separate 2025 concourse directories for amenities.

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Destination: Compton Family Ice Arena, Compton Family Ice Arena, Notre Dame, IN. Compton Family Ice Arena opens public entrances 60 minutes before puck drop and O’Brien’s entry 90 minutes before for qualifying patrons. The northeast elevator reaches the main and upper concourses. Arrange accessible seating with the Murnane Family Ticket Office in advance; game-day exchanges are handled at the Compton ticket booths. The university does not supply or store wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. Vendors and concessions are cashless and accept cards; concessions also take Apple Pay, Google Pay and Tap To Pay. For Notre Dame hockey, the current Compton guide directs fans to Compton Lot or Innovation Park. Use the 2026 hockey parking plan to distinguish these lots from the stadium and basketball areas. Parking attendants begin assisting two hours before home games; inbound traffic controls begin 90 minutes before, with outbound controls for up to an hour after or until traffic clears. The 2026 hockey map also identifies Joyce, Stadium, Walsh, Baseball and Bulla lots. Bulla and Innovation Park are explicitly marked as having no shuttle service. When hockey overlaps basketball, the guide says shuttle service is provided, but it does not promise service from those two lots.

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Compton Family Ice Arena opens public entrances 60 minutes before puck drop and O’Brien’s entry 90 minutes before for qualifying patrons. The northeast elevator reaches the main and upper concourses. Arrange accessible seating with the Murnane Family Ticket Office in advance; game-day exchanges are handled at the Compton ticket booths. The university does not supply or store wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. Vendors and concessions are cashless and accept cards; concessions also take Apple Pay, Google Pay and Tap To Pay.

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Official Compton hockey game-day operations and 2026 parking plan (opens in a new tab)Official visitor and seating information (opens in a new tab)Official Notre Dame current hockey operations (opens in a new tab)

For Notre Dame hockey, the current Compton guide directs fans to Compton Lot or Innovation Park. Use the 2026 hockey parking plan to distinguish these lots from the stadium and basketball areas. Parking attendants begin assisting two hours before home games; inbound traffic controls begin 90 minutes before, with outbound controls for up to an hour after or until traffic clears. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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2026 Notre Dame hockey parking and arena approach

Venue layout

2026 Notre Dame hockey parking and arena approach

Compton Family Ice Arena: Venue layout, 2026 Notre Dame hockey parking and arena approach. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Complete one-page 2026 hockey plan locates Compton, Innovation Park, Joyce, Stadium, Walsh, Baseball and Bulla lots. It specifies weekday free parking after 4 p.m. and all-day weekend free parking, no shuttle at Bulla/Innovation Park and restricted hangtag access at Marsh Lane. Follow current traffic controls and game notices; the plan is not a seating chart.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Notre Dame Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-27
Compton Family Ice Arena — main concourse amenities

Venue layout

Compton Family Ice Arena — main concourse amenities

Compton Family Ice Arena: Venue layout, Compton Family Ice Arena — main concourse amenities. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Official 2025 main-concourse directory shows section orientation, entrances, stairs, elevators, guest services, restrooms, first aid and water locations. This is an amenity and circulation plan rather than an individual-seat chart. Follow the selected event’s current signs and entry instructions.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Notre Dame Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Compton Family Ice Arena — upper concourse amenities

Venue layout

Compton Family Ice Arena — upper concourse amenities

Compton Family Ice Arena: Venue layout, Compton Family Ice Arena — upper concourse amenities. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Official 2025 upper-concourse directory identifies 100-level section orientation, stairs, elevators, restrooms, O’Brien’s and The Loft. This is a wayfinding plan rather than an individual-seat chart. Premium area labels do not establish access with an ordinary ticket.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Notre Dame Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11
Compton Family Ice Arena — 2023–24 hockey reference

Seating chart

Compton Family Ice Arena — 2023–24 hockey reference

Compton Family Ice Arena: Seating chart, Compton Family Ice Arena — 2023–24 hockey reference. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official Notre Dame 2023–24 season-ticket chart shows lower Sections 1–22, upper sections, benches, press, O’Brien’s, Leprechaun Loft and drink rails. Every printed price is historical and must not be treated as a current offer. Use the newer concourse maps for amenities and confirm current seating categories, prices and inventory with the ticket office.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Notre Dame Athletics (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-11

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Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Compton Family Ice Arena offers open captioning on the video board and free ND-guest Wi-Fi. The northeast elevator reaches the main and upper concourses. Arrange accessible seats in advance; Notre Dame does not supply or store wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. Check the current seating configuration and companion availability with the ticket office.
Watch out for
Compton permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches and clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. Medical equipment and nursing pumps receive additional screening. Empty non-glass water vessels are allowed, while bottles of water and outside food or drinks are prohibited; dietary exceptions need approval. Strollers and stadium seat backs are prohibited. The seating chart’s 2023–24 prices are historical; confirm current categories and inventory and use the separate 2025 concourse directories for amenities.
Good arrival window
Compton Family Ice Arena opens public entrances 60 minutes before puck drop and O’Brien’s entry 90 minutes before for qualifying patrons. The northeast elevator reaches the main and upper concourses. Arrange accessible seating with the Murnane Family Ticket Office in advance; game-day exchanges are handled at the Compton ticket booths. The university does not supply or store wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. Vendors and concessions are cashless and accept cards; concessions also take Apple Pay, Google Pay and Tap To Pay.
Main transit note
For Notre Dame hockey, the current Compton guide directs fans to Compton Lot or Innovation Park. Use the 2026 hockey parking plan to distinguish these lots from the stadium and basketball areas. Parking attendants begin assisting two hours before home games; inbound traffic controls begin 90 minutes before, with outbound controls for up to an hour after or until traffic clears.
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Parking At A Glance

What to do
The 2026 hockey map also identifies Joyce, Stadium, Walsh, Baseball and Bulla lots. Bulla and Innovation Park are explicitly marked as having no shuttle service. When hockey overlaps basketball, the guide says shuttle service is provided, but it does not promise service from those two lots.
Best option
Notre Dame’s current Compton hockey guide encourages Compton Lot or Innovation Park and lists free game parking. The linked 2026 plan specifies free access after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends; check a daytime game’s notice before assuming the weekday restriction is waived.
Avoid
Tailgating is prohibited for Compton hockey parking. Marsh Lane is restricted to hangtag access on the 2026 plan. Follow attendants and inbound/outbound controls; a free-parking statement does not authorize a restricted lane or guarantee a space in the closest lot.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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College hockey game day

Compton Family Ice Arena reflects Notre Dame traditions and campus rhythms, but the smoothest visit starts with the school’s current game-day information rather than a generic arena address.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why It Works

  • ✓Notre Dame traditions and campus atmosphere
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Editorial verdict

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Reviewed 10.11.26

For Compton Family Ice Arena: confirm the exact Notre Dame parking or transit, entry, ticket, bag, seating, temperature, and accessibility guidance before arrival.

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