North Carolina Tar Heels
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Chapel Hill and Raleigh are 30 minutes apart, so one hotel covers both hosts and RDU is an easy fly-in.
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The basics
What this event actually is
When
Late November
Where
Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Coverage
ACC Network and national windows, announced about two weeks out
Planning
How to plan the trip
The order that saves the most money and the most stress.
- Lock the date first. Kickoff windows move, dates rarely do.
- Book refundable lodging before buying tickets, because rooms sell out faster than seats.
- Compare seat locations, not just price. Shade, wind and aisle access matter more than a few rows.
- Confirm the venue bag policy and payment rules before you leave the hotel.
- Plan the exit. Rideshare pickup zones are usually several blocks from the gates.
The venue
Kenan Memorial Stadium
Capacity 50,500Opened 1927Chapel Hill, North Carolina
A wooded bowl surrounded by pines, one of the most scenic settings in the sport.
- Shade from the pines makes the east side comfortable earlier in the day.
- The Bell Tower approach is the prettiest walk in and avoids the worst congestion.
Teams
Programs involved
NC State Wolfpack
Raleigh, North Carolina
Game day guideWatching
If you are staying home
ACC Network and national windows, announced about two weeks out. Our conference viewing guide breaks down which package carries which window, including the streaming options that cover games not on national television.
How to watch guide