Notre Dame–Miami matchup expected to bring millions to Michiana, ABC57/WSBT reports

The linked ABC57/WSBT report says the Notre Dame vs. Miami matchup ahead of the weekend is expected to bring millions of dollars in economic activity to Michiana. Visit South Bend‑Mishawaka executive director Jeff Jarnecke is quoted in the report saying a typical Notre Dame home game has an economic impact of about $36 million across the region.

ABC57/WSBT reports that hotels and short‑term rentals across the area are nearly fully booked for the weekend: Visit South Bend‑Mishawaka told the outlet nearly all 5,200 rooms in St. Joseph County are full, roughly 1,400 short‑term rentals are about 98% booked, and some hotel rooms are listed for more than $2,000 for a single night due to high demand, the report says.</p><p>Elkhart Chamber director Levon Johnson told ABC57/WSBT that visitor spending at grocery stores, restaurants and gas stations in Elkhart before heading to campus has a big impact, and that many visitors are expected to stay in Elkhart because it is a roughly 30‑minute drive to campus, the report adds. The story also notes concerns that new midnight closing requirements for bars and restaurants along Eddy Street could negatively affect local businesses on a large gameday, per the report.</p><p>The report cites earlier Visit South Bend‑Mishawaka data showing 2022 short‑term rental occupancy at 43% and year‑end hotel occupancy of 53.5% (976,129 demand), drawn from VSBM documents referenced in ABC57/WSBT's coverage.

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