Knute Rockne Tour: June 21 – 29, 2026 Registration is Officially Open!
Travel to the birthplace of the legendary Knute Rockne and experience the trip of a lifetime in the country where American football in Scandinavia began.
We realize many Notre Dame alumni, fans and Rockne followers, along with players’ parents will join this customized Norway experience. Thus, we have carefully curated this experience to include numerous sites to visit, local people with whom to meet and learn more about Rockne History, to best explore the impact that Knute had not just on Notre Dame, but the football world in general.
This exclusive 9-day tour combines elite international competition, breathtaking Norwegian fjords, and a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Rockne’s Norwegian heritage.
Tour Highlights
- Walk the streets of Voss – Knute Rockne’s actual hometown
- Compete in the inaugural Global Ambassador Bowl in Oslo against Norway’s top select team
- Cruise the UNESCO World Heritage Nærøyfjord
- Ride the famous Flåm Railway and the Voss Gondola to the Hangurstoppen summit
- Special Knute Rockne tribute night at a real Viking Village
- Guided tours of Oslo, the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, and the FRAM polar ship museum
- Scenic train journey from Voss to Oslo through Norway’s stunning mountains
What’s Included
- Game vs. Norwegian Select team
- Daily practices (for players) & full week of football activities
- Quality 3–4★ hotels throughout
- Most meals (daily breakfast + dinner, multiple lunches)
- All private transportation & guided tours
- Round-trip airfare available as an option
- Awards banquet & farewell celebration
- On-site Global Football staff & local coordinators
Land-Only Pricing
- $4,695 per person (double occupancy)
- $5,415 per person (single occupancy)
Led by former Notre Dame quarterback Patrick Steenberge, Global Football is the world’s leading exporter of American Football. Since 1996 we have produced hundreds of games and events in 29 different countries, on 6 continents.
“I don’t know how you do it all, but you are a special individual who is exceptionally talented and I really appreciate having the opportunity to work with you to create the Notre Dame Japan Bowl, and to coach so many former Notre Dame players in Tokyo.”
– Lou Holtz, former Head Coach, Notre Dame
Space is extremely limited and expected to sell out quickly.
Questions? Patrick Steenberge – President & Founder Patrick@GlobalFootball.com | 817-219-7274
Mitch Osadchuk – Vice President & Operations Mitch@GlobalFootball.com | 734-660-9074
Jim Lefebvre – Executive Director, Knute Rockne Memorial Society jim@NDFootballHistory.com | 612-242-5681
Celebrating 30 years of taking American football global – don’t miss one of the most meaningful trips that we have ever created.
See you in Norway! #Rockne2026 #GlobalAmbassadorBowl #Voss #NorwayFootball


