North Carolina Tar Heels vs Louisville Cardinals at Kenan Stadium: kickoff time, gates and getting there
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Louisville Cardinals kicks off at time TBA on Sat Nov 14, 2026 at Kenan Stadium. College football.
When do the gates open?
Ninety minutes before kickoff. (source)
How do I get to Kenan Stadium?
Chapel Hill Transit's Tar Heel Express gameday shuttle costs $5 round-trip, cashless only (Google Pay, Apple Pay or major credit cards). The Friday Center pickup begins 3 hours before kickoff; the Southern Village and Carolina Coffee Shop locations begin 1.5 hours before kickoff. Buses depart every 10-15 minutes until game time, and run continuously for about 45 minutes after the game.
What bag can I bring?
Carolina Athletics encourages fans to leave all bags at home, but allows any clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, including gallon freezer bags, and small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Camera bags, binocular cases, seat cushions with pockets, and clear backpacks within the size limit are also exempt from the clear-bag requirement. Necessary medical items are allowed following inspection at entry gates. Prohibited bags must be returned to vehicles or discarded at the gates.
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