Guinness renews deal as the Official Beer of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Alumni and Fans and re-signs Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana
NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- College football is back, and Guinness has plenty to raise a pint to! The brewing Irish and the Fighting Irish are teaming up once again as Guinness extends its partnership with Notre Dame Athletics for another three seasons, remaining the Official Beer of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Alumni and Fans. Since first coming together in 2020, Guinness and Notre Dame have proven some partnerships are as natural as pints and football.
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