Notre Dame’s Kelly green look is getting a fresh update, and the changes go beyond a simple jersey tweak.
The Fighting Irish have rolled out a new version of their green uniforms that replaces the traditional “ND” shoulder logo with the sport-specific leprechaun mark introduced last season. That old shoulder logo had been part of the uniform for more than 15 years, so this is a notable shift for one of college football’s most recognizable alternates.
The leprechaun branding itself first arrived on August 21 last season as part of a broader push toward sport-specific logos. Football got the first version, then hockey in October of 2025, basketball in December of 2025 and golf this past March. Notre Dame is still waiting on new versions for men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse and fencing.
The other major change is the new SoFi patch. Notre Dame Athletics and SoFi Technologies announced a multi-year partnership earlier this week, with the deal estimated between $18-$20 million.
It’s the first non-apparel logo ever to appear on a Fighting Irish uniform, and On3 has called it the biggest jersey sponsorship in college athletics history. SoFi will also serve as the official financial services partner of Notre Dame Athletics, and the school’s release said the partnership includes a scholarship program.
On the jersey, the patch uses an alternate green instead of the blue found in the SoFi Technologies logo.
Notre Dame will wear the updated green uniforms in the annual “Irish Wear Green” game against Stanford on October 10, 2026, at Notre Dame Stadium. The Kelly greens became a regular part of the rotation in 2023 against Ohio State, a 17-14 home loss. They were back in 2024 against Louisville, when Notre Dame won 31-24, and again in 2025 against Boise State, a 28-7 victory.
For now, the new leprechaun logo appears set to stay on the Kelly green jerseys, while the traditional “ND” logo remains gold on home uniforms and navy blue on away uniforms. The Cardinals will be the first chance to see the updated look in action, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. on NBC.
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