Gameday Guide

Kenan Stadium

Chapel Hill, North Carolina · North Carolina

CLEAR BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
GATES
1h30 before
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed
RIDESHARE
Available
CAPACITY
50,500

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed. Necessary medical items are allowed following inspection at entry gates. No outside food or drink.
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Getting in

Gates. The gates to Kenan Stadium will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
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Rideshare. Taxi, Uber and Lyft may drop off and pick up passengers along the South Columbia bus lane between Manning Drive and South Road.
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Tailgating. REVELxp offers reserved turnkey tailgates in premium locations including the Bell Tower and the amphitheater outside the Kenan Football Center, plus other spots surrounding Kenan Stadium (reserve via unc@revelxp.com or 919-869-5486). Rameses Recycles tailgate recycling accepts recyclables in paper bags only (no longer in plastic bags); fans are asked to tailgate responsibly and leave their space clean.
Accessibility. ADA parking is in the Ambulatory Care Center Lot (ACC) off Mason Farm Road, $25 (card only), and must be accompanied by a valid state disability plate, placard or permit. Wheelchair-accessible vans/buses shuttle to Gate 2 (north side) and Gate 6 (south side) beginning 3 hours prior to the game and operating until 10 minutes after kickoff. Accessible seating is in sections 100, 112-119, and 131. Parking permits are not valid before 8:00 a.m. Accommodation requests via the Accessibility Request Form, adatickets@unc.edu, or 919-962-2296.
Entry. Re-entry is not permitted.

Parking lots

440 North Lot. General ($25) and pre-paid online ($20 + convenience fee) available
700 Hibbard Lot. General ($25) and pre-paid online ($20 + convenience fee) available
Branson Street Lot. General ($25) and pre-paid online ($20 + convenience fee) available
Cardinal Deck. Not available for pre-purchase
Jackson Deck. Not available for pre-purchase
Manning Lot. General ($25) and pre-paid online ($20 + convenience fee) available
South Chiller Lot. General ($25) and pre-paid online ($20 + convenience fee) available
System Office Lot. General ($25) and pre-paid online ($20 + convenience fee) available
Ambulatory Care Center Lot (ACC). ADA/accessible parking $25 (card only) off Mason Farm Road; requires valid state disability plate, placard or permit; game-day shuttle to Gates 2 and 6
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Food worth the line

Food and drink concession stands are located throughout Kenan Stadium and are cashless (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay). Beer and wine are sold at multiple locations; fans are limited to two alcoholic beverages per transaction, with alcohol sales starting when gates open and ending at the start of the fourth quarter.

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Kenan Stadium?

Kenan Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed. Necessary medical items are allowed following inspection at entry gates. Up to two unopened 20 ounce or smaller bottles of water per person, plus empty drink containers that can be filled at drinking fountains. Exceptions: camera bags, binocular cases, seat cushions with pockets, and clear backpacks if they are not larger than the dimensions. All prohibited items must be returned to your vehicles or discarded at the gates.

Does Kenan Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. Kenan Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12".

Can you bring outside food into Kenan Stadium?

Outside food and beverage is prohibited from being brought into Kenan Stadium; up to two unopened water bottles (20 oz or less) per person are allowed.

When do gates open at Kenan Stadium?

The gates to Kenan Stadium will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.

Where do you park for a North Carolina game?

Kenan Stadium has on-site lots including 440 North Lot, 700 Hibbard Lot, Branson Street Lot, Cardinal Deck, Jackson Deck, Manning Lot, South Chiller Lot, System Office Lot. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.

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