South Bend Venues Parks & Arts
VPA Teams Reach Irish Jam Finals at Eddy Street Commons
By Gary Demski | Oct 6, 2025 10:52 AM

South Bend, IN — What a day for South Bend Venues Parks and Arts (VPA). Under Head Coach Junior Scott, both VPA teams battled their way to the Championship Game at Irish Jam, held outdoors at Eddy Street Commons and hosted by Notre Dame Athletics and Under Armour. Irish Jam, a high-energy community basketball showcase, brought youth teams, fans, and the Fighting Irish together for a one-of-a-kind event featuring games, skills competitions, and fan experiences. The title game took place in front of a great crowd and was scheduled right between Notre Dame’s men’s and women’s skill competitions — a perfect spotlight moment for the VPA athletes. A huge thanks to Notre Dame, Under Armour, our coaches, families, and players for making this day unforgettable.