Youth #42 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Basketball 2026 Fan Version Jersey - Navy
In short: a fan version Notre Dame Fighting Irish jersey for young supporters, 2026.
Why supporters pick this one
- Shoulder seam sits on the shoulder rather than halfway down the arm
- A Notre Dame Fighting Irish build priced for wearing every week, not for keeping folded
Why this Notre Dame Fighting Irish tier is the usual pick
Between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish supporter cut and the player-issue cut there is a large price gap and a small visual one.
Graded down, not scaled down
For the Notre Dame Fighting Irish build, scaling an adult block by a percentage gives a child a shirt with the wrong sleeve and a collar that gapes.
Why the armhole is cut that way
An open armhole looks like a style choice and is not: it is what lets the Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball build move with the wearer instead of against them.
Which one supporters actually keep
- Most supporters end up wearing the supporter build more often.
- It washes, it layers and it does not need care after a match.
- The Notre Dame Fighting Irish design reads the same from the stand either way.
Version and sizing, plainly
This listing is the fan version build - the tier chosen for wearing rather than collecting. Colours and crest match the design; the fabric and the fit are tuned for a long Saturday.
Fit is standard for young fans - no vanity sizing and no need to size down. Measure the chest if you are unsure.
Spec sheet
| Season | 2026 |
| Team | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
| Version | Fan version |
| Audience | Youth |
| Fit | Loose cut |
| Material | 100% Polyester |
| Care | Wash cold inside out, tumble dry on low heat. |
| Print and finish | Mesh panels for ventilation; heat-sealed detail that sits flat on the fabric |
| Number | #42 |
| Personalisation | Stock design - no name or number |
| Sleeve | Short sleeve |
| Neckline | Ribbed crew neck |
| League | NCAA |
Questions we get about this shirt
Is this the on-field version or the fan version?
This listing is the fan version.
Is the kids' version the same design as the adult one?
Identical colourway and crest.
Is it comfortable for everyday wear?
Yes.
What does it look like in person?
Close to the photographs.
Can I wear it on campus?
Yes.
Buying from us
- Care instructions are on the label, and they are the ones that work.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish crest and lettering checked against the reference before packing.
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