University of Notre Dame Class of 1986

05/27/2026

Counting down the days/hours/minutes until our great gathering. What's the "one thing" you want to do while on campus? Who's the one person you hope to see? Raise It '86!

04/20/2026

Did any '86 ers make the show? Heard it was a tremendous production and great show.

We can't wait to welcome Luke Combs to Notre Dame Stadium. Here's all you need to know:

🎤 Show time: 5:20 p.m.
☀️ Temperature: 50 degrees
🚗 Parking lots: 12:00 p.m.
🚪 Gates open: 5:00 p.m.
🏟️ Stadium policies: https://go.nd.edu/LukeCombsStadiumPolicies
🍔 Dining guide: https://go.nd.edu/DiningOnCampus
⚠️ NDAlert: Text UNDFANS to CAMPUS (226787) for emergency and severe weather communications

04/05/2026

Happy Easter ‘86!

Alleluia! Christ is risen

Happy Easter from Notre Dame ✝️🌼

03/19/2026

Lock in your fall reunion game football tickets NOW!

We need a FINAL ticket count for the Michigan State vs. Notre Dame game by the end of March. If you commit now, you’re committing financially—so be sure before you reserve.

Want in? Email John at [email protected] with how many tickets you need. No payment yet—ticket purchase will come later through a direct link from the ND Ticket Office (super smooth process last year).

Estimated price: around $175 for upper corner seats.
Want to sit with friends? Let us know—we’ll do our best to group you together.

Don’t wait—get your spot locked in!

02/09/2026

Whoa, 40th what? It's our big reunion coming up this June!!!
Wake up from your nap! Hit the early buffet and get on this!

Did you get your email from our Elder Spatz? Check your inbox (have your kids help you).

Key points to think about:

-OUR ND Class of 1986 announces the 40th Reunion registration; early bird ends March 3rd.
-Plans include Pickleball, Bill and Tina Mitchell's big house party, Class Mass, and a joint dinner with Class of '91.
-Register via ***reunion.nd.edu*** contact John with questions directly at ***[email protected]*** with questions.

COMMENT BELOW IF YOU'LL BE THERE! I'M NOT SHOUTING YOU'RE SHOUTING!

It's going to be our best yet!

08/27/2025

UPDATE:
Pickleballooza is now IRISH OPEN! Same great event during our reunion game (vs. Purdue, September 18, 19) but with a new name, premier venues and celebrity matches.

There are several enhancements, including:
-Round robin play at H2 Pickle facility on Thursday afternoon, with the top 4 finishers advancing to the medal rounds on campus at the Stepan Center!
-We have 21,000 sq ft available for our use at the Stepan Center, so we will be bringing in games (like co****le) and other fun activities
-Exhibition matches on Friday will pit Reggie Brooks and his Holtz's Heroes against Ian Book and his Golden Legacy Partners
-Every guest will receive a performance Irish Open tournament shirt
-A portion of the proceeds (20%) will go to the Rockne Athletics Fund with an option to Round up for Rockne

$50 Sign up today '86 Classs! pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/nd-pickleballooza-ii

or SCAN QR on poster here.

Raise It! '86

07/28/2025

Don't miss out on Pickle-pa-looza during our Class Tailgate weekend this fall! Sign up NOW!

Join our Pickleballooza II tournament on Thursday and Friday before the Purdue game on 9/20. Logistics are coming soon but the tourney will be on campus on Friday the 19th where we will play the tournament rounds and medal matches for the competition. Interested but haven't jumped on the pickle wagon? We will also have some former ND student-athletes play some exhibition matches for your enjoyment.
REGISTER NOW- CLICK https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/nd-pickleballooza-ii

03/17/2025

Important to Class of '86: No time to be a Dumb Kelly.

We have a deadline for tailgate tickets. If you want to join in our "Raise It" tailgate this fall (let's contend for tailgate-of-the-week!) for our mini-reunion prior to the Purdue game (September 20) you need to let John Spatz know ASAP, deadline March 28th. Remember there's no better place to reconnect with our class and enjoy top shelf beverages, the best (non-Texas) bbq on the planet and overall get to your happy place. Your move-

Easy two steps to secure a spot:
1. Please let John know via email at [email protected] the number of
tickets that you want.
2. VENMO him. The cost is $60 per ticket.
Venmo Info:
Address: -Spatz-2
Identifier: Skier with blue jacket and grey pants.
Last four digits of his mobile: 2459.

If you do not have venmo and/or lack opposable thumbs, email John and he'll provide information for using a check. Again, use [email protected].

Do it! Reserve it! Raise It '86!

02/17/2025

Another Year, Another Season! Another reason to
RAISE IT Class of ’86!

First off, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s already sent in their ticket requests to John Spatz. The University gave us a little extra time to make sure everyone gets in on this, but that window is closing fast.
Our 40th Mini-Reunion at the ND vs. Purdue game will be on September 20. That’s 4 decades of friendships, memories, and Notre Dame pride! If you haven’t locked in your spot yet, you need to email John at [email protected] TODAY. Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. Don’t let someone else take your seat for what’s going to be an incredible weekend!

We’ve got it all lined up:
🏈 Game tickets—we’re blocking off two sections, just like last year.
🍻 Tailgate with Mission BBQ & an open bar—because we know how to do it right.
🎶 Friday night gathering at the Mitchells’ place—great food, music, and friends.
🙏 Class Mass with Father Dan Groody—a moment to reflect and be grateful.
Folks, this is going to be one for the books. Notre Dame football, great company, and a celebration of the greatest class to ever walk campus—THE CLASS OF ’86!

Go Irish! Raise it ’86! ☘️💪

P.S. We know some classmates might not be getting these updates—spread the word and have them email John so they don’t miss out!

01/20/2025

Game Day. If you’re in Atlanta share some class of ‘86 pics! Raise It! Go Irish!

BEAT OHIO STATE!

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