Upcoming Boston College Eagles Football dates
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Boston College football in brief
The Boston College Eagles play home football games at Alumni Stadium, a 44,500-seat open-air stadium on the lower campus in Chestnut Hill, about six miles west of downtown Boston and just inside the city line. Home games run from late August or early September through November, mostly on Saturdays with occasional weeknight kickoffs.
BC played its first official game in 1893, took the nickname Eagles in 1920 and joined the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2005 after 14 seasons in the Big East. It is the only FBS program in New England playing in a Power Four conference and one of two Catholic universities in the FBS, the other being Notre Dame. The program has more than 700 wins, a Heisman Trophy winner in Doug Flutie (1984) and a reputation as "O-Line U" for the offensive linemen it sends to the NFL. Matt Ryan, Luke Kuechly and B. J. Raji are among its best-known pros.
The 1940 "Team of Destiny" went unbeaten and won the 1941 Sugar Bowl; the school claims that season as a national championship, though the NCAA does not recognize it.
Where to sit at Alumni Stadium
Alumni Stadium opened in 1957 with 26,000 seats around a running track. It grew to 32,000 seats with lights and artificial turf in 1971, and a 1988 rebuild added nearly identical upper decks on each sideline plus a press box built into Conte Forum. The Yawkey Athletics Center, home of the football offices and a museum with a replica of Flutie's Heisman, sits at the north end zone.
Lower vs. upper sideline
At 44,500 seats, this is a compact stadium by Power Four standards, which works in your favor: there are few truly distant seats. Lower sideline seats between the 30-yard lines give the best view of the game. The upper decks on each side sit higher but still close to the field, and they are a good value choice when the lower bowl is expensive for a big game. Front rows of the lower bowl sit low behind the benches, so mid-level rows usually see more.
End zones
End zone seats cost less and suit fans who want to be in the building for a marquee game without paying sideline rates. The view of plays at the far end is limited, so choose rows higher up where you can.
Weather
The field runs north to south, so as a general rule the east sideline faces afternoon sun while the west sideline has it at its back. In New England, cold matters more than sun: November games, especially at night, call for layers, a hat and gloves.
Notre Dame, Clemson and the games BC fans circle
Most BC home games are attainable, but a few drive demand well above the rest:
- Notre Dame. The "Holy War," a name given to the series in 1975, pits the only two Catholic FBS schools against each other for the Frank Leahy Memorial Bowl and the Ireland Trophy. Alumni Stadium's most recent sellout of 44,500 or more came against Notre Dame on November 1, 2025. Boston College is scheduled to host again in 2030 and 2033.
- Clemson. The schools first met in the Cotton Bowl after the 1939 season, and since 2008 they have played for the O'Rourke-McFadden Trophy. The 2005 and 2006 meetings both went to overtime.
- Virginia Tech. An annual series since 1993 (except 2004), with two ACC title games between them in 2007 and 2008.
- Syracuse and other old Big East foes. Long-running Northeast series from BC's independent and Big East years, including the 2004 home finale that cost BC a BCS berth.
Opponents with large national followings also bring their own fans to Boston, which tightens supply. Early-season non-conference games are usually the easiest way into the stadium.
Getting to Chestnut Hill on gameday
Public transit is the simplest way in. Boston College Athletics says the Green Line B, C and D branches all stop within walking distance of Alumni Stadium; the Boston College stop at the end of the B branch is about a four-minute walk, and other Green Line stops are roughly 8 to 15 minutes away. Rideshare drop-off is at Champion Gate on Beacon Street.
Driving takes planning. As of the current BC Athletics guidance, on-campus parking goes to Flynn Fund donors who also hold season tickets, and single-game passes must be bought in advance. Lots open four hours before Saturday kickoffs and three hours before weekday kickoffs. Free shuttles run from satellite lots at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway and in Newton (885 Center Street) starting three hours before kickoff, about every 10 minutes, until two hours after the game. RV parking is not allowed on campus or in the satellite lots. Check the BC gameday parking page for the current season's rules before you go.
How Boston College football tickets work
Season tickets form the base of the crowd, and the best sideline locations and on-campus parking are tied to giving through the Flynn Fund, BC's athletics donor program. Students receive their own allocation. The public can usually buy single-game seats for non-conference and lower-profile ACC games, but the Notre Dame game and visits from top ACC programs can sell out well ahead of time.
For those games, resale is how most fans get in. Supply comes from season-ticket holders and fans who cannot travel, and prices tend to track the opponent, the kickoff time and the weather forecast. A cold, late-season game against an unranked opponent often softens close to kickoff; a sold-out Notre Dame game usually does not. Every GoodSeats order is backed by a 100% guarantee.
BC uses mobile tickets. Bag and entry rules are set by the athletics department and can change each season, so check the current policy before you go.
Flutie, the Hail Mary and BC history
Boston College played many big games at Fenway Park and Braves Field before Alumni Stadium opened; the 1940 team's 19–18 win over Georgetown came before 41,700 fans at a sold-out Fenway. Frank Leahy coached that team before his long run at Notre Dame. Alumni Stadium's 1957 dedication game against Navy was arranged with help from then-Senator John F. Kennedy.
The program's most famous moment came on the road. On November 23, 1984, Flutie's last-second Hail Mary to Gerard Phelan beat defending champion Miami 47–45 in the Orange Bowl stadium on national television. BC finished that season 10–2 with a Cotton Bowl win over Houston and a No. 5 ranking in the AP poll. Under Tom O'Brien (1997–2006) the Eagles became a consistent bowl team, winning eight straight bowl games between 2000 and 2008, and the 2007 team rose to No. 2 in the polls behind quarterback Matt Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Boston College play home football games?
BC plays at Alumni Stadium on its lower campus in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The stadium opened in 1957 and seats 44,500.
Can I take the T to Boston College football games?
Yes. The Green Line B, C and D branches all stop within walking distance, and the Boston College stop on the B branch is about a four-minute walk from the stadium.
What is the biggest Boston College home game?
The Notre Dame game, known as the Holy War, usually draws the most demand. The stadium's most recent sellout came against Notre Dame on November 1, 2025.
Is parking available at Boston College on gameday?
On-campus parking goes mainly to Flynn Fund donors with season tickets. Single-game passes must be bought in advance, and free shuttles run from satellite lots in Chestnut Hill and Newton.
What conference does Boston College play in?
Boston College has played in the Atlantic Coast Conference since 2005. It was a Big East member from 1991 to 2004 and an independent before that.