College football is back in Raleigh: NC State hosts California at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for Homecoming, with kickoff set for noon. See more events this week in Charlotte and across the Carolinas.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium
- Address: 4600 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Competition: College football (ACC)
- Tickets: Via the official NC State schedule on GoPack
The matchup
California makes the cross-country trip to Raleigh for an ACC meeting with the Wolfpack on Homecoming weekend. NC State defends its home turf at Carter-Finley Stadium, and a noon kickoff means a full day of tailgating in the lots off Trinity Road before the game.
Getting to Carter-Finley Stadium
Carter-Finley Stadium is on Trinity Road in west Raleigh, next to Lenovo Center. Arrive early for the Homecoming festivities and use the official game-day parking lots around the stadium complex.
Tickets
Ticket information is available via GoPack. Also kicking off on October 31, see our guide to East Carolina vs Temple in Greenville.