Gameday Guide

Carter–Finley Stadium

Raleigh, North Carolina · NC State

CLEAR BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
GATES
1h30 before
CAPACITY
56,919

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" at Carter Finley Stadium, or any clear freezer bag 1 gallon or smaller; one clear bag per guest. A small purse or clutch bag up to 6.5" x 4.5", with or without handle or strap, may be brought in addition to an approved clear bag.
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Parking lots open at 1:00 PM per the posted game-day schedule (kickoff times vary)

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Getting in

Gates. Stadium entrance gates open 1.5 hours prior to kick-off for access to general seating areas. TowneBank Center patrons may enter 2 hours prior to the game through Gates 4, 8, and 14 only.
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Tailgating. Set up in your space only; do not block the cars on either side with chairs, tents, etc.; do not block the roadway (emergency access must be maintained); leave trash in a bag in front of your car. Sustainability bag stations are located throughout the parking lots. Parking lots open at 1:00 PM per the posted game-day schedule (kickoff times vary).
Accessibility. Handicapped parking at the Westchase Handicap Lot: $20 (cash) or free with a valid game parking pass. ADA shuttle service begins at 4:00 PM and runs until 1 hour after the game ends, dropping off and picking up at Gate 11.
Entry. Prohibited: Umbrellas, Video cameras and GoPros, Emotional Support Animals, Large, non-collapsible strollers, Signs/banners/flags on sticks or poles. Pass outs available at all gates beginning with five (5) minutes remaining on the game clock in the second (2nd) quarter; the issuing of pass outs ends at the start of the third (3rd) quarter. Fans re-entering must be in possession of their ticket AND the pass out stub they received at the gate prior to exiting. Upon re-entry, all persons and belongings are subject to search by an event staff member.

Parking lots

Cardinal Gibbons. Game-day cash lot for fans without season parking passes; $20 (cash)
Westchase. Game-day cash lot for fans without season parking passes; $20 (cash)
College of Veterinary Medicine Parking Deck (CVM). Game-day cash lot for fans without season parking passes; $20 (cash)
Hillsborough St. and Blue Ridge grass lot. Game-day cash lot for fans without season parking passes; $20 (cash)
Westchase Handicap Lot. Handicapped parking; $20 (cash) or free with a valid game parking pass; ADA shuttle drops off/picks up at Gate 11
On-grounds Carter-Finley lots. All parking on the grounds of Carter-Finley Stadium is reserved and requires a valid permit; unauthorized vehicles (including golf carts, motorized scooters, unapproved promotional vehicles) prohibited; lots color-coded with updated ingress/egress routes
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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Carter–Finley Stadium?

Carter–Finley Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" at Carter Finley Stadium, or any clear freezer bag 1 gallon or smaller; one clear bag per guest. A small purse or clutch bag up to 6.5" x 4.5", with or without handle or strap, may be brought in addition to an approved clear bag. Medically necessary items are permitted after proper inspection at the gate. Not approved: backpacks, large purses, camera bags, coolers or oversized bags. Diaper bags may be permitted when accompanied by an infant and are subject to inspection. Clear bag policy applies; exceptions to the clear-bag requirement include a small non-clear purse/clutch up to 6.5" x 4.5", a one-gallon or smaller clear freezer bag, diaper bags accompanied by an infant, and medically necessary items after inspection

Does Carter–Finley Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. Carter–Finley Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Limited exceptions apply.

When do gates open at Carter–Finley Stadium?

Stadium entrance gates open 1.5 hours prior to kick-off for access to general seating areas. TowneBank Center patrons may enter 2 hours prior to the game through Gates 4, 8, and 14 only.

Where do you park for an NC State game?

Carter–Finley Stadium has on-site lots including Cardinal Gibbons, Westchase, College of Veterinary Medicine Parking Deck (CVM), Hillsborough St. and Blue Ridge grass lot, Westchase Handicap Lot, On-grounds Carter-Finley lots. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.

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