Here Come the Irish: release date and everything we know

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For many, college football is a religion, and one of the bastions of the sport is the University of Notre Dame. Fighting Irish fans around the world are going to get a rare kind of access to their favorite team as Peacock premieres a new docuseries, Here Come the Irish, which is going to document the Notre Dame 2024 college football season.

These behind-the-scenes looks at sports teams and individuals have become very popular. HBO has long had its Hard Knock series; Netflix has dove head first into it with the likes of Receiver, Drive to Survive, Full Swing and more; as has many other streamers. Now Peacock is getting into the action with college football.

Here is everything that you need to know about Here Come the Irish.

Here Come the Irish release date

The first two episodes of Here Come the Irish are now available to stream on Peacock, premiering on August 29. These two episodes focus on Notre Dame's offseason program.

It's going to be a bit of a wait for the next episodes of Here Come the Irish. Episodes 3 and 4 will debut on December 5, which is after the conclusion of the team's regular season games. It'll then be another two weeks for new content, as episodes 5 and 6 are slated to premiere December 19. Finally, the final episode of the docuseries will premiere on Peacock on January 16, 2025.

To watch Here Come the Irish, you must be a Peacock subscriber (either Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus will work). In addition, a Peacock subscription is going to get you access to all of the Notre Dame games that are airing on NBC in 2024, as well as a Peacock exclusive game on September 28.

Here Come the Irish premise

"Here Come The Irish offers an in-depth look at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, exploring their lives on and off the field. On the field, witness the intense training regimens, strategic game preparations and the electrifying atmosphere of game days. Off the field, the series delves into the academic commitments, personal stories and the motivation to be college football's best. Through exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and a deep dive into the rich history of Notre Dame football, this series paints a comprehensive picture of the dedication, perseverance and spirit that define this legendary program."

Here Come the Irish episodes

Read the official synopses for the Here Come the Irish episodes that have been released to date:

Here Come the Irish episode 1, "Choose Hard"
"Marcus Freeman sets the tone for the spring season, while a new QB gets accustomed to Notre Dame."

Here Come the Irish episode 2, "Leading the Irish"
"Decisions are made on who will lead the team as they prepare for the start of the season."