Gameday Guide

Carter–Finley Stadium

Raleigh, North Carolina · nc-state

CLEAR BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
GATES
1h30 before
TRANSIT
Bus

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.
Official bag policy ›

Teams that play here

NC State gameday guideSchedule, rivalries and tickets

Plan your visit

PSpotHeroReserve ParkingFind hotels near Carter–Finley Stadium2 guests · via Expedia

Parking lots open at 1:00 PM per the posted game-day schedule (kickoff times vary)

Official parking lot map ›

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..
Transit. Wolfpack Express game-day shuttle runs to/from the stadium from select parking lots (Westchase, Practice Field, Trinity/TX, Indoor Practice Facility, Stadium West); all pre-game drop-offs and post-game pick-ups are at Gate 11
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.
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.

Tickets & gear

TicketNetworkGet TicketsticketmasterGet Tickets
FFanaticsShop Fan Gear

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.

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 a 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.