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Date of experience: October 2022

29-Oct-22

ACC

North Carolina

Mediocre

Let me say that this is a TINY stadium. If you are over 6 feet tall you will be in serious pain before the game is over as the rows of fold down seats are so close together you literally can??t sit straight without kneeing the person in front of you. Bench seats are almost better at least you aren??t pressed up against the back Kroger another seat. The sight lines are good for the most part except on the end zone opposite the student section with the brick wall. The stadium is right in the heart of campus and chapel hill which is great for the students and general access. The stadium concourses on the other hand are a total nightmare and make no sense. You are constantly weeving in and out of the stadium shell as you walk from gate to gate and you are dodging over head concrete stairs, walls, etc. To be honest the stadium needs to be torn down completely and rebuilt. The bathrooms are like porta potties.

Date of experience: September 2019

1-Oct-19

ACC

North Carolina

Kenan Memorial Stadium......You can't see it, but its there.

Always a great visit to Kenan. Holds approximately 60,000 and you can't see it from ground level as it is built in a valley. 2 major hints....1. Always try to get tickets on the West side of the stadium if a day game. You will watch it in the shade. East side gets hammered with the setting sun. 2...Always buy the bottle of water outside the stadium because when you get it the stadium you can refill your bottle free with the big blue cooler. Just ask...its there.

Date of experience: September 2019

30-Sep-19

ACC

North Carolina

Average, UNC is behind the facilities curve

Attended the UNC v. Clemson game as a Tiger fan this week. This wasn't my first time but it's been a while and it felt like little has changed which in the world of sports generally is not a good thing. The display boards on both ends in particular need updating badly. From our seats (about the goal line on the visitors side), the boards were not clear. I hadn't read about the installation of field turf and while I understand the economics and the need in colder climates, I think turf fields overall take away stadium aesthetics. Kenan is used for other sports as well including some high school events so that adds to the practical side of it. I'm not critical of the decision but from an optics standpoint, I don't like it.The one thing I do like and have always liked is how Kenan is nestled on campus in the trees and you really don't have much of a sense there's a stadium at all until you enter. It would cost some money but if the facade and facilities could be improved some, it has great potential to be a premiere venue even if it is a little small. What appeared to be "club" spaces at the top level of all 4 sides also looked very nice and well done.There are seatbacks too. They aren't the most comfortable but they are a lot better than bleacher seats and carrying your own seatbacks like we have to do at Clemson.I still recommend though. It's a fun place to see a game and it's an older stadium which adds to the experience.

Date of experience: November 2018

2-Dec-18

ACC

North Carolina

Easily in the lower half of ACC Stadiums

UNC-CH recently reduced the number of seats from a little over 60,000 to approx. 51,000. The new individual seats are far better than the old ones but attendance by the home team fans is still absurdly low. Based on the new seating capacity there couldn't have been more than 20,000 fans. We were there for the last game of the year and NC State fans easily out numbered UNC-CH fans. In the last few minutes of the game most of the UNC-CH fans had already left while they actually had a chance of winning the game before they lost in overtime. It was a cold and rainy game. Restrooms are terrible. Crowded and filthy dirty. Concession stands don't have much of a variety and what they have isn't very good and is definitely overpriced. Parking close enough to the stadium to walk to the game is horrible. For visitors the best option is to park at the Friday Center on Hy 54 and ride a shuttle bus for $5 to the game. It's still a long walk to the stadium from where you are dropped off.

Date of experience: October 2018

15-Oct-18

ACC

North Carolina

Good night of football

The stadium is a little old but the seats were comfortable. I thought the food was somewhat uninspiring but the students seemed to love their Bojangle boxes...We took advantage of the park and ride. For $5.00 round trip (each) we were transported to the stadium and back. We used the 103 Airport Dr. lot which was pretty close to I40.

Date of experience: September 2018

23-Sep-18

ACC

North Carolina

Fun Experience

Kenan is an older stadium that has recent updates. While it holds 66,000 it doesn't appear that large when compared to Carter Finely in Raleigh which holds 54,000 thousand. You will be surrounded by a sea of Tar Heel Blue as it should be. The crowd is engaged and not drunk and obnoxious as there is no drinking. The ushers and staff are incredibly kind and attentive. One man offered to help me carry my drinks and food to my seat, I overheard another offer to get a cane for an older patron who appeared to be struggling some with the stairs. We were fortunate enough to have seats in one the recently renovated areas -- they were incredibly comfortable -- cushioned on the back and seat. Food is available -- and while a little pricey not terrible. It was an extremely hot day -- all the ushers reminded folks to hang on to their bottles and cups so they could refill at the "hydrating stations" set up. Get to the area early as parking is a challenge and traffic builds up. A really nice experience -- Go Tar Heels!

Date of experience: November 2017

25-Nov-17

ACC

North Carolina

Good family venue for college football

In full disclosure, I have been a volunteer usher here for many, many years. Overall, the venue is picturesque and the staff work hard to maintain a family atmosphere. I understand at other college football stadiums around the country, the percentage of drunk and obnoxious fans can be quite high. In recent years the stadium has not always been packed and I do wish the fans would be more engaged at times, but this is a good place to take visitors or families to see a football game. We've invited friends here and they always seem to enjoy it -- win or lose. The marching band is fun and there's usually a lot going on on the video boards and PA system.

Date of experience: November 2017

18-Nov-17

ACC

North Carolina

Relic on lovely campus

Attended as a visitor. This stadium has some dead viewing spots and the seats are not comfortable. It reminds me of some high school stadiums. Bathrooms are old and outdated. Most ACC schools have spent money updating their stadiums, but I guess all the money at UNC has gone to basketball....

Date of experience: October 2017

30-Oct-17

ACC

North Carolina

Great game day

This is a great place to watch a game even if you are not UNC fan and from the visiting team. Good seating all around but caution if you are down in the first 8 rows behind the benches. Good selection of food for purchase as no food can be brought into the stadium. Helpful staff on hand to guide you to the seats with backs - always a plus . Home team on the 100 seat side . Parking can be a challenge if not pre paid locations .Some outer parking has shuttles buses , so do some research. Friendly fans maybe the most I have ever encountered at any university stadium.

Date of experience: October 2017

29-Oct-17

ACC

North Carolina

Visibility, ZERO... :(

Kenan Memorial Stadium is a nice stadium however the one rating has to do with undisclosed dead spots. Purchased tickets to the Miami Hurricanes vs Carolina Tar Heels game held at Kenan Memorial Stadium online via Vivid Seats. I sat in row A.... Game visibility was zero. Even standing I could not see the game. My view was obstructed by the medical tent, home players and Camera men. Avoid row A if your intent is to WATCH the game live. I had to watch on the jumbo screen.. Folks I could have watched TV at home. I called Vivid Seats to complain only to be told by Dago, the Customer Care Supervisor that I should have known better and that all football stadiums have dead spots in row A. Really Dago? Yes, I'll get over it while taking my future business elsewhere.

Date of experience: October 2017

18-Oct-17

ACC

North Carolina

Run the 10 miler in the spring and be a star!

See yourself on the big screen at the end of your torment after Laurel Hill Challenge. Football games would be great if they dump "no-care-looking for greener pastures- Fedora. When he is gone the stadium will look much better.

Date of experience: October 2017

17-Oct-17

ACC

North Carolina

Loud and colorful

This stadium is a great looking stadium and can get loud on Gameday when there are enough people in the stands.

Date of experience: October 2017

15-Oct-17

ACC

North Carolina

UVA GAME

Nice stadium experience as the seats are aluminum with backs which is a plus over most stadiums who have just the benches unless you pay a premium price. Wish the boards at both ends of the field showed stats, score, downs and time like most instead of all this info being on video boards around stadium. Huge waste to just utilize boards for video of game and replays. The concourse area where concessions are is a menagerie. Up, down and around describes making your way around. This area needs to be updated to match the inside of the stadium. Make sure whether your a UNC fan or a visitor get your tickets on UNC side if the game is not a night game as the afternoon sun is directly in your eyes and on warm days it's miserable.

Date of experience: September 2017

8-Sep-17

ACC

North Carolina

A Funkadelic Relic

I attended the University of California vs, North Carolina football game at Kenan Stadium. This place needs to be replaced. The rows of seats are so close together that my 6??5?? frame couldn??t fit on my row. That is actually my only complaint of the stadium, but if you cannot fit into your seat, that??s huge in my opinion. The food was sustenance, chicken sandwiches with no fixings, the drinks served in Souvenir cups. It was hotter than we southern Californians were accustomed to. We were happy to get out of there with a victory! If you are 6ft or shorter, I would recommend you see a football game at the relic of a stadium!

Date of experience: September 2017

5-Sep-17

ACC

North Carolina

Dreadful Stadium on a Lovely Campus

I suppose if you're in the Blue Zone, or in the Art Pope seats at the top of the stadium, Kenan might offer you a comfortable experience (though the BZ is in the end zone). But if you're doomed to the aluminum bench seats in the lower and upper seating bowls, prepare for serious discomfort (by all means, rent a seatback for $8, but there's no way to acquire additional legroom; unless you are small, you will feel very cramped). Clearly, UNC has put a few bucks into the stadium in recent years, but every single upgrade was reserved for the well-heeled paying $100 and up per ticket; students and regular fans were ignored. The capper on Saturday (9/2/17) was sitting in the lower deck beneath the overhang (Row TT), and having a steady drip from the upper deck directly onto my seat throughout a game during which no rain fell. I was aware that parking was challenging, and prepared accordingly, but had no warning about the poor seating. Sorry, but for this fan Kenan Stadium pretty much sucks.

Date of experience: October 2016

18-Aug-17

ACC

North Carolina

Bigger and Better

Recent upgrades to the stadium and the addition of the Blue End in the last decade have made Kenan an even better place to watch a game than it was when I was growing up. Night games are excellent, especially in the autumn months when the air is crisp.

Date of experience: November 2016

3-Jul-17

ACC

North Carolina

One of the worst stadiums in the ACC

It's old. There have been additions and renovations but basically they benefited the high dollar donors. For visiting fans it is terrible. If you are 5 ft tall and weigh 100 lbs you can fit the bench seats. Otherwise be prepared to be crowded and have no leg room. The benches are too close together. The location is good for students who live on campus since it is located right in the middle of campus but for most of their fans and for visitors you have to park at least 5 miles away and ride a shuttle bus that still drops you off at least 1/2 mile from the stadium. Bathrooms are small and outdated resulting in long lines. There is not a very good selection of food and drinks for sale and the concession stands are not very well placed. try not to get seats in the 1s few rows. If you do forget about seeing the game. Those seats are not high enough to see over the bushes and people on the sidelines. If UNC-CH is losing in the 3rd quarter most of the fans leave. Often there are more visiting team fans left at the end of the game than home team fans. While the stadium holds around 60,000, for most games there will be on the order of 40-45,000 fans. They also turn the scoreboard off as soon as the game is over when they lose.

Date of experience: September 2016

7-Mar-17

ACC

North Carolina

Kenan

Thsi stadium is in the middle of campus, which helps it in some ways (proximity to other places to visit, scenery, etc) but hurts it in others (tailgating for ex). Many improvements have been made over the years. Be careful in choosing sides to sit on. The sun can be a big factor. Also, be prepared for aluminum bench seating and long restroom lines.

Date of experience: October 2016

1-Mar-17

ACC

North Carolina

For a college stadium, not bad

The stadium has some age although there have been some recent renovations for the bigger contributors. Seats are primarily aluminum bleachers and you want to be careful not to get seats too low as you will not be able to see the field over the players. Parking near the stadium is almost non-existent so tailgating is a challenge.

Date of experience: September 2016

16-Jan-17

ACC

North Carolina

Not worthy of a Div 1 school

Kenan Stadium is not a great place to watch a game. While I recognize the stadium is on a college campus, any tailgating is almost non-existent . As for the stadium itself, The Kenan Center in the West End zone is a complete waste of space. The stadium has strange architecture in the concourse, so trying to dodge the concrete obstacles while navigating through the narrow concourse is more difficult than running through the defensive line. When you finally get to your seats, you have the luxury of sitting in the hot sun on metal bleachers. One tip, make sure you know where the shade starts for games in Sept/Oct.

Date of experience: November 2016

22-Nov-16

ACC

North Carolina

Tarheels beat Citadel!!

We were just at the stadium this last Saturday, what a great time!!The undefeated Citadel team was visiting and took a beating from the Heels!!The stadium is great, has excellent food and beverage services, and plenty of bathrooms.You could see the Bell Tower from our seats!!

Date of experience: November 2016

6-Nov-16

ACC

North Carolina

Great place to see a game

Been coming to games here for years. Great for families. Have seen many good changes, always enjoy my visit.

Date of experience: November 2015

2-Oct-16

ACC

North Carolina

Great place to see a football game...

Parking near the stadium isn't an option. But, the walk is worth it and especially the Ram's Club area. It is one of the nicest places to see a college football game.

Date of experience: September 2016

25-Sep-16

ACC

North Carolina

Group trip

Nice field and right on campus. Good views from every seat but the amount of leg room in the bleachers is very short, I'm 6 foot tall and my knees touch the seat in front of me. If you're a big person you won't be comfortable and if you need to let anyone in or out of your row, good luck. Otherwise a nice stadium.

Date of experience: November 2015

20-Jul-16

ACC

North Carolina

LOVE THE BLUE ZONE

If you can snag blue zone seats, DO IT! Even if it costs more it is worth it. Nice buffets, bathrooms and "adult beverages". Plus you can come in from the weather and still see the game.

Date of experience: October 2015

18-May-16

ACC

North Carolina

UNC FOOTBALL!

Really beautiful stadium, in a somewhat difficult location to park and get to .. we always bring our bicycles.

Date of experience: November 2015

23-Feb-16

ACC

North Carolina

Carolina/Dook Game

By far, the most beautiful football stadium in the U.S. Pine trees and a beautiful bell tower are the surroundings for this gorgeous football venue.

Date of experience: October 2015

17-Feb-16

ACC

North Carolina

Perfection

Got to be one of the most picturesque places in America to watch a sporting event. Beautiful scene with the Bell Tower backdrop and enveloped in the trees. Ushers and vendors are friendly and helpful. Only complaint, lines for rest rooms are way too long.

Date of experience: August 2015

10-Feb-16

ACC

North Carolina

First time in a Football Stadium

We called into this Stadium during the day and had a great walk round. It was open for you just to walk in. On a trip with a lovely gentleman called Alphonso he took us in at night and it was a fanstic sight to see. Sadly I did not get to a game but my Son did and he thoroughly enjoyed being in the Student Section.

Date of experience: November 2015

9-Jan-16

ACC

North Carolina

Beautiful college stadium

Beautiful setting with the trees around the stadium and the Bell Tower in the distance. Tailgating around the campus is always fun.

Date of experience: December 2015

28-Dec-15

ACC

North Carolina

Love

Just walked thru getting to the Dean Smith Center and it was big and spacious. Nice looking sits. Cameras do not give this place any justice

Date of experience: October 2015

3-Dec-15

ACC

North Carolina

Great on Game Day!

Our visiting family enjoyed the warm weather, sunny Carolina Blue skies, and of course, a North Carolina Win!

Date of experience: November 2015

14-Nov-15

ACC

North Carolina

UNC vs Duke Football

Awesome stadium, great seats. Excellent view of the action on the field. Nice that at halftime they allow kids with footballs to fill the outer rim of the field and play. Reminds me of our high school. Good food selection and reasonable prices. Love the Tar Pit. Great to see such spirit.

Date of experience: November 2015

11-Nov-15

ACC

North Carolina

Classic!

I have had the pleasure of attending many NCAA football games in some great stadiums. Kenan isn't the biggest or the most high tech, but none of them match the setting, seating, and feeling you get when you're in the Tar Heels house. There isn't a bad seat, the surrounding campus says "university" like no other, and even the concessions are great. I do miss the "wall" in the men's rest rooms though. Basically, when you've seen a game here, whichever team wins, you've been part of what college football is all about; you've experienced a classic.

Date of experience: November 2015

10-Nov-15

ACC

North Carolina

One of the best football stadiums in America!

The stadium has been renovated nicely over the years and is a great college venue to watch football. Even though I went in a torrential deluge, the place was packed and the food hit the spot. Its a true college stadium where seats are a little compacted, but this means fans are packed in much closer to the action and not overly spread. I highly recommend watching a game here, especially one wher the Tar Heels crush rival Duke, as they did.

Date of experience: October 2015

2-Nov-15

ACC

North Carolina

College Football at It's Finest!

I try to attend at least one UNC football game each year, and this year's visit has been seriously contemplating getting season tickets for 2016. Everything from parking, to tailgating, to entry, concessions, is done with ease and precision. Not to mention the pride of wearing that Carolina blue and cheering on the team on a crisp fall evening! Will definitely return. :) A must have experience for any Carolina fan.

Date of experience: September 2015

12-Oct-15

ACC

North Carolina

Nice stadium, snobby fanbase

I've been to 24 D1A stadiums this one ranks at best middle of the pack. The tailgate was disappointing and the people seemed a bit snobbish and unwilling to mingle. All in all what I expected from a basketball school. Had a lot more fun down the road at NC State

Date of experience: September 2015

20-Sep-15

ACC

North Carolina

Football game

The stadium is nice with a good selection of stadium food. It was very hot the day we were there and were glad to see that there were water fountains and jugs of water available for one to re-fill their water bottle instead of having to buy a new bottle each time. We didn't see them, but others told us that the stadium also had iced towels that they were giving out to people to help with the heat. the hedges of plants separating the seats and the field add a nice touch.

Date of experience: September 2014

6-Aug-15

ACC

North Carolina

Nice stadium

Kenan Memorial Stadium is where the UNC Tarheels play their home football games. The stadium isnt huge like some SEC or Big 10 stadiums but not a bad seat to be had.

Date of experience: September 2014

5-Jul-15

ACC

North Carolina

Love this stadium!

This stadium has grown so much. Great venue for a football game. Be prepared to stroll through campus and enjoy the stroll!! What a beautiful campus.

Date of experience: October 2014

18-Mar-15

ACC

North Carolina

Best football experience around

Yes the NFL and SEC draw bigger crowds. But this stadium is still small enough to feel comfortable, family friendly, and intimate. Still located in the pines of NC, the field is still between the hedges. Yes, it now has luxury seating in the endzone, but otherwise it is still as classic as cherry pie.

Date of experience: August 2014

7-Sep-14

ACC

North Carolina

What More Can Be Said?

It's Tar Heel football. It's a night game. It's a great crowd, a great game, and the Heels win. The greatest little stadium in the country!

Date of experience: September 2014

7-Sep-14

ACC

North Carolina

The tar pit!!!!

What can I say the stadium is greatI have been here numerous times over the years to watch football gamesOver the years I've seen quite a few improvements ,the stadium has been enlarged a few times over the years new seating has been put in certain areas and bathrooms have been updated food venues of been updated . And yes there still could be some more improvements would love to see more new seating in more of the Stadium. Will hold over 60000 visitors.Parking can be a challengeLots of restaurants bars and shops to visit while you're here on a game day

Date of experience: September 2014

7-Sep-14

ACC

North Carolina

Love the Stadium!

Stadium is comfortable to me. Seats can be tight if large people are seated next to you, but isn't that at any stadium?? If you bring bags they will be checked by secruity before you enter. Many areas to park and ride to the stadium. Just go to Tarheel Express website to find locations to park and catch the bus! $5.00 a head for round trip. Well worth the $5.00 to me This does require a little hike up and down some hills once you are dropped off, so ladies wear comfy shoes. Food/ drinks are always over priced, but again isn't that at any stadium?? Lots of places to go before a game if you want to arrive early. Local restaurants coffee shops etc. Cute little town to go before the game if times allows about 15minutes away. Downtown Hillsbourgh. A historic town with really cool places to eat and lots of them have outdoor seating! If in the area that would be worth the drive. GO HEELS!!!

Date of experience: October 2013

3-Aug-14

ACC

North Carolina

Great Stadium!

Great place to watch Carolina football. Easy access in and out. Good concessions and reasonable prices. Not a really bad seat anywhere. No huge columns or view blockers. Plenty of restrooms. Parking is sometimes tricky but signs on the road during football weekends direct traffic fairly well. Plan to arrive early!

Date of experience: September 2013

10-Jul-14

ACC

North Carolina

What a dump.

Worst footballl stadium i have ever been in. The seats were made for midgets, the sight lines are horrible, and if you sit in the first 15 rows, you cant see anything going on on the field!

Date of experience: September 2013

15-Jun-14

ACC

North Carolina

beautiful stadium

the stadium surroundings are in the middle of the unc grounds. the university is well known about the small town university. the students enjoy the restaurants and bars being in walking distance to their dormitories. athletics and arts are a integral part of the university system. the stadium continues to be remodeled to increase the size and promote more deluxe boxes.

Date of experience: September 2013

24-Apr-14

ACC

North Carolina

The Gameday Experience for the Family

I enjoy taking my whole family to enjoy the UNC football gameday experience. The stadium has been redone to really promote a state of excellence in the air. The new big screen is just awesome. Highly recommend bringing the whole family.

Date of experience: November 2013

2-Dec-13

ACC

North Carolina

Needs More Leg Room

This stadium was built for little people seats are too close and at 6' my knees were in the back of the person in front of me. Forget trying to get out if your in the middle of a row. The food was ok the service staff polite and the field and jumbotrons nice to view when people stand up.

Date of experience: October 2013

5-Nov-13

ACC

North Carolina

We love UNC so we are biased.

What a gorgeous stadium! Of course, we are Tar Heel fans so we would think so. There are plenty of bathrooms and lots of food and product outlets, too. The only issue is parking. But that's an issue no matter what you are doing in Chapel Hill. It's a small college town with a huge amount of students. Hence, tough parking. Kenan is beautiful.

Date of experience: November 2012

23-Jan-13

ACC

North Carolina

Lots of fun, avoid parking

This is a great stadium with awesome facilities and signage. A word of warning: the atrocious parking at UNC is not a myth. Spend $5 for round-trip transport from the University Mall to save a headache.

Date of experience: November 2012

2-Dec-12

ACC

North Carolina

Not taller than the trees

Hidden in the tall trees by design. Fits so nicely in the campus A real treat even when the Tarheels don't manage to win.

Date of experience: November 2012

19-Nov-12

ACC

North Carolina

Great place to see a game

I love how this stadium is surrounded by trees. It's beautiful. The food is pretty good, and the stadium is clean. Student seating isn't very comfortable, but the price is right (it's free)!

Date of experience: November 2012

12-Nov-12

ACC

North Carolina

Not a bad seat to be found

Given the fact that the University of North Carolina is known more for basketball than football, I didn't come in expecting too much of the stadium. However it is larger than expected, and having sat at different areas throughout the stadium there really is not a bad seat to be found. Like most stadiums the concessions were overpriced and bland. I would've liked to see some more variety highlighting local specialties as you find at other stadiums.There are bathrooms throughout the stadium and plenty of concession stands available. It would've been nice to see more fan support, as there were a lot of empty seats at all of the games except against NC State. For the most part, the fans were well behaved so it is a good atmosphere to bring your kids to a game. Make sure to bring a raincoat (umbrellas are not allowed inside) or warm clothing when the weather gets bad. There is some seats with overhead cover, but most of the stadium is open to the elements.As with most college marching bands today, the halftime show will put you to sleep. I would recommend using this time to get something to eat or just walk around the grounds. If you are looking at going to a UNC Football game, Kenan Stadium is a good stadium to watch the game from. It is also conveniently located to the shuttle bus stops. I would recommend parking at the University Mall and taking the shuttle to the game. It only costs $5 per person and you beat the traffic and get to/from the stadium quickly. The University Mall location is also the shortest line of the various shuttle bus locations.

Date of experience: September 2022

13-Sep-22

ACC

NC State

NC State Game

I am not an NC State fan, but I figured since I lived in the area I should check out a game. All I can say is WOW. Great experience, atmosphere, and venue!

Date of experience: September 2022

13-Sep-22

ACC

NC State

Great place for football!! Go Pack!!

Been here several times throughout the years! Stadium is several miles away from downtown Raleigh and the NCSU campus so there is plenty of space for parking and the shuttles are provided to the Westchase lots. The stadium is always full of energy on game day with plenty of food options. Beer is now served in the stadium which is nice. There are metal detectors when you enter and I did see plenty of security and Raleigh police officers on site during games

Date of experience: November 2019

23-Dec-19

ACC

NC State

Wolfpack football

This was my first game in years. The stadium is very nice! I sat with the students in the end zone that used to be a grassy hill when I went to school there. Great view of the field from there and just about anywhere. Nice large screens with replays and other info. The bathroom lines moved quickly. Parking without a pass meant parking at a business down the road and still paying $20, but getting out wasn't too bad. Be warned that many people stand up for most of the game, so you might have to stand up on your seat to see over others.

Date of experience: September 2019

13-Nov-19

ACC

NC State

great spot to watch a game

very nice stadium. good site-lines, everyone is close to the field. plenty of amenities, restrooms, concession stands, etc. parking is easily accessible.

Date of experience: September 2019

9-Oct-19

ACC

NC State

NC State Football

Great place to watch college football. Plenty of options for concessions and prices are about the average for stadium food.

Date of experience: August 2019

4-Sep-19

ACC

NC State

Great Stadium with Awesome Tailgating

Carter Finley seats 60,000 plus. All the seats on the sidelines are good and the end zones are as good as any end zone seats. Excellent concessions. Prices not bad for sporting event. You can leave the stadium at half time and come back in for the second half. Wolfpack Fans are very passionate and supportive. Bathrooms ... well it is a sporting event.

Date of experience: November 2018

6-Nov-18

ACC

NC State

Attended NC State homecoming. Stadium is easy to navigate. The game was great because NC State beat Florida State.

If you are a Wolfpack fan you will love Carter Finley Stadium. And if you are a visitor, the Wolfpack fans will treat you kindly.

Date of experience: November 2018

5-Nov-18

ACC

NC State

Gorgeous facility

While the old Carter-Findley Stadium was cozy and unique, this stadium is first class all the way! Just gorgeous.

Date of experience: October 2018

21-Oct-18

ACC

NC State

Go Pack

Nice collegiate stadium. Limited food, but good. Get the pulled pork sandwich! Clean and adequate restrooms. Parking is terrible. Staff is friendly and helpful. Clear bags only. Bring your own stadium chair or rent one. Binoculars recommended. Go Pack!

Date of experience: September 2018

3-Oct-18

ACC

NC State

Best Stadium in North Carolina for Football

Hot, sunny early fall day in Carter Finley for a NC State Football Game is easily the best place to be for football fans. Not a bad seat anywhere in the Stadium. Tailgating before & after the game is outstanding with over 10,000 numbered parking spots for Wolfpack fans around the stadium and the next door PNC Arena for NC State Basketball. Visitors who arrive at the last minute can still find a parking place within a few minutes walk. Concession stands are everywhere and have good prices.

Date of experience: September 2018

9-Sep-18

ACC

NC State

HEAVEN ON EARTH 4 WOLFPACK FANS

Carter finely is an amazing stadium. The seating is laid out and there isn't a bar seat in the house. The fans are the best. I took my 10 yr olds daughter to get 1st WOLFPACK game AnD she loved it. Parking can be found about a 10 min walk away for free but there is plenty of closet parking if you want to pay $20. Great place to bring the family.

Date of experience: November 2017

20-Aug-18

ACC

NC State

Great Venue for Exciting College Football Action

Great North Carolina State University football action in a stadium with a good game atmosphere. Concession items are standard game fare, prices are reasonable.

Date of experience: November 2017

21-Jul-18

ACC

NC State

Fantastic Football Spot

This is a great place to go tailgating and watch a football game with the fireworks and the crowd noise this is a fantastic arena or stadium this is also a wonderful place to go see an outdoor concert when they have that I've seen you to in Rolling Stones

Date of experience: August 2017

4-Feb-18

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NC State

Football game with the family

My son goes to college here and we came down to watch Syracuse versus NC State. The stadium was very nice and it was easy to get into and out of.

Date of experience: August 2017

12-Dec-17

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NC State

It's the ACC

I'm personally a SEC fan so I'm all about football. The stadium was nice. When I went the Wolfpack won their game. Traditions are alive and well.

Date of experience: September 2017

28-Nov-17

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NC State

First Visit To Stadium

Visited this stadium on Saturday Sept. 30,17 to see the Wolfpack take on the Orangemen of Syracuse. Sat in the opponent player comp section of the stadium in row U. Seat numbers seem not to matter as I saw so many people move about in the same row. Good sight lines parallel to the goal line. The higher level seats in this area offer some protection from the sun. Closer to the end zone scoreboard as well. Don't expect to see replays of touchdowns or great plays by the opposing team on the score boaard. Parking seems to be an issue around almost any large size stadium. I was able to drop off my passengers and attempt to park close. Overall a good experience.

Date of experience: November 2017

25-Nov-17

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NC State

Really good stadium really good atmosphere

After living in the area for 15 years. This was the first time in attendance for a NC State football game. It was a cool experience. State fans are loyal. It was a rivalry game against UNC. We were in the last row. The seats didn??t feel like the nose bleed section. The site lines were very good. The players didn??t look like ants. The stadium production kept the game fun. There were very few lulls in the action. Getting in and out of the stadium was easier than I thought. BTW state won. Yeah I??d see a game there again.

Date of experience: November 2017

10-Nov-17

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NC State

Great affordable food options!

Love how hot chocolate is offered when the weather turns cold. Has great affordable food options: Papa Johns Personal Pizza $5, Pork Sandwich was $4 or $5.

Date of experience: October 2017

7-Nov-17

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NC State

Brilliant American football stadium to visit

My son and I visited this stadium while in Raleigh . It's the home of North Carolina and is a great facility. We were fortunate to be offered access by a staff member on a non match day -but this is not guaranteed. If you are interested in American football = this is worth a visit

Date of experience: October 2017

17-Oct-17

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NC State

Very loud and lots of parking

This stadium is a great place for football. The atmosphere is so full and when this stadium is packed it is very loud.

Date of experience: September 2017

11-Oct-17

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NC State

Beautiful facility

There was no game when we came by but we still had to see it and loved the wolfpack statue(s) before one of the entrances to the stadium. Each of the six wolves stand for something and it's nice to have that kind of guidepost for daily life.

Date of experience: October 2017

7-Oct-17

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NC State

Football!

Our first college football game and WOW!!! The school spirit is overwhelming and really gets you involved. Beautiful, gigantic stadium. Easy to navigate, well marked and many friendly helpful workers. They put on quite a show on football night. Loved the wolf howling!

Date of experience: November 2016

27-Sep-17

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NC State

Home of the Wolfpack

This is the beautiful stadium-home of NC State's Wolfpack. It has ample seating for a huge crowd and tailgating there is so much fun! Wear your red & white for a day of fun!

Date of experience: September 2017

15-Sep-17

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NC State

Go see State paly football in a nice stadium :)

Our family has been able to have season tickets to State football this year as our youngest child is a Freshman at NCSU. Enjoyed the State vs. Marshall game last weekend and will be attending the State vs. Furman this weekend. Everything about the stadium is good. Getting there is not too bad. Getting out can take a while just due to traffic but everyone works to make it go as smoothly as possible. The stadium is well maintained and easy to navigate. Restroom are kept clean, and there are multiple food, drink, and snack choices are available once you are in the stadium. Go State!!!

Date of experience: September 2017

11-Sep-17

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NC State

Great game!

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Carter-Finley. Staff was helpful and courteous and we are always glad to be with our fellow wolfpackers cheering on the pack.

Date of experience: October 2016

25-May-17

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NC State

Outstanding Football Atmosphere

Easily the best College Football Atmosphere in North Carolina and one of the best in the South. The stadium sits on University property along with the PNC Center next to the NC State Fairgrounds in West Raleigh and in surrounded by about 10,000 numbered parking spots. There are no bad seats in the entire facility. Quick and easy to get into and out of. Tailgating is outstanding and only a few stadiums in the country surpass it.

Date of experience: September 2016

6-Apr-17

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NC State

Wolfpack IN the House!

My alma mater. What can I say about Carter Finley? It was built in in 1966 and now has a seating capacity of 57,583. All I can say is if you are ever in Raleigh on a warm fall day try tailgating with the friendlist people in the South. We will offer you some Bojangles chicken and a beer to wash it down with

Date of experience: November 2016

9-Dec-16

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NC State

Good Stadium

We had season tickets to NC State Football Games this year and really enjoyed our time at Carter Finley. It's an older stadium, but it's well kept and always fun on game day. We're lucky to have such great facilities in our area that people can enjoy. Our seats were the second row from the very top, but even from up there the views are great.

Date of experience: November 2016

24-Nov-16

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NC State

Great atmosphere!

The stadium is clean and spacious and the field is well-maintained. The weather was unpredictable when we went, but it was totally worth the game. My only complaint is that the rows and seat numbers need to be clearly labeled. We sat in seats that we thought were ours because we couldn't really read the numbers or letters on the seats. Turns out, we were way further up in the middle of the row. Also, the bleachers are extremely uncomfortable and I highly recommend getting seats or choosing the sections with chairs available. Other than that, the stadium was great and the game was even better!

Date of experience: November 2016

20-Nov-16

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NC State

Needs help and a few hundred signs

Football game- Parking and directions for football was confusing with no signs. Directions to gates were vague. Then try to find you seats in the upper deck. Wow, sections have the seat numbers start in the middle from the stairs. Yea go figure how the decided to do it that way. Then on top of it the numbers of the seats are basically invisible as they have been rubbed off by the 10000 behinds. Don't expect any usher to help you, there aren't any, and security guards don't know anything about the seating arrangements. Obviously not happy with the organization, but the game was fun.

Date of experience: November 2016

11-Nov-16

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NC State

Game Night!

Went to the FSU/NCS game and we really enjoyed the halftime show for veterans, all the students were great.

Date of experience: October 2016

2-Nov-16

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NC State

GREAT EXPERIENCE

Just returned from a football game - everyone was very friendly and helpful, stadium was very nice and all seats seemed to have good views. Just a reminder that they do have a limit on the size of your purse so use a clear bag for anything that you would like to bring into the game.

Date of experience: October 2016

31-Oct-16

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NC State

Poor Organization

The seating is so poorly labeled we had to ask for directions, and even the ushers had difficulty. They also do not let Uber drivers ANYWHERE near the stadium. It was insane that we had to walk over a mile to find our driver given the whole point is that we are driven. It was absolutely ridiculous. Terrible organization of everything at this stadium.

Date of experience: September 2016

8-Sep-16

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NC State

WOLFPACK FOOTBALL!

This is one of THE BEST experiences you could have in Raleigh! The Wolfpack football experience is so exciting. Game days are filled with fun and fellowship! You'll meet tons of new people and get to see one of the best teams in college football! GO WOLFPACK!

Date of experience: September 2016

4-Sep-16

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NC State

Visitor to an NC State football game

Here to see NC State football on a dreary Thursday night game. Unless you are a season ticket holder, be prepared to walk up to a mile on uneven surfaces to get to the stadium. Walk includes route through rowdy students tailgating; if you are wearing the opposing team's color, be prepared for some foul language from drunks. Once at the stadium, however, I was very impressed with the beautiful and modern interior. Helpful staff. Good signage. Modern and clean bathrooms. No bad seats in the house.

Date of experience: November 2015

20-Aug-16

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NC State

Average college football stadium, but there is always tailgating!

The food is mediocre, but you can bring a grill and cook your own at your parking space. No alcohol is allowed, but discreet folks rarely get grief. The food inside is a very small selection, so at least take your own sandwiches. You cannot take any food or drink in to the stadium, so do get there early and tailgate, the way NCSU has been playing, that's more fun than the game.

Date of experience: November 2015

19-Jul-16

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NC State

My Favorite Place - Go PACK

This place is very special to Wolfpack fans. The stadium has really grown over the years and I am forturnate to have been there to grow with it. It now seats close to 60,000 and when we have Florida State, Miami, ECU or UNC in the house it is LOUD. The Wolfpack nation is not fair weather - we support in good and bad. It is a great Saturday or Thursday night event.

Date of experience: December 2015

29-Dec-15

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NC State

Go Wolfpack

Great facility. Easy access, right off interstate 40. Lots of food venues. Home of the Hurricanes complete with a retail store. Nice restrooms. All seats are good.

Date of experience: November 2015

31-Oct-15

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NC State

Football

Fall college football is big thing in the south every time we can go to a game we doNice stadium it has had some updates but could use more seats and the ones that are there are very close together better lighting for night games and events that accrue here

Date of experience: August 2015

14-Oct-15

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NC State

Go Wolfpack

Large area with lots of parking. Hosts many football events. Has area hotels nearby. Many nice eating places in the area. Close to downtown Raleigh

Date of experience: September 2015

15-Sep-15

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NC State

GREAT PLACE FOR A FOOTBALL GAME

I'm an NC State alum and hadn't been to the stadium since it was revamped. It's really beautiful and a great place to watch football, just wish I could've had a beer.

Date of experience: November 2014

3-Jul-15

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NC State

Football and Tailgating

Carter Finely is very lively on Game Day. NC STATE Football is huge in Raleigh and everyone should catch a game of they can. There is plenty of seating and Tailgating on game day is a sight to see.

Date of experience: October 2014

29-Jun-15

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NC State

Fantastic seats

It is always fun to go and watch the Wolfpack play. Very professional. Variety of food, easy access, plenty of parking and tailgating. It's a good time.

Date of experience: December 2014

3-Jun-15

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NC State

Whats not to like?

tailgating is great at this place for Wolfpack games. TONS of fun most seats are good in the stadium the pre game show is great jets fly over ahead over all a great time even if you don't ;like footall. Sometimes the team is actually good too...

Date of experience: December 2014

8-Mar-15

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NC State

The Upgrades Are Awesome!!!!!

When I walked into Carter Finley after the upgrades were complete, I almost hyperventilated it was so awesome. It is one of the top facilities in the country from the sky boxes to the field house. The architects did a great job of keeping the old and blending it with the new. It is beautiful. Putting the PNC Arena close to Carter-Finley only adds to the beauty of the property and takes advantage of joint parking.

Date of experience: October 2014

18-Feb-15

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NC State

Great stadium Great Crowd.

I have watched many NCSU Football games here and it's a great stadium. Staff is very friendly and food is good although very limited. Seats are good but a bit tight. Being there with all those great college students is a great experience.Evacuating the entire stadium for a severe t-storm was a bit weird, wet and inconvenient.