College basketball takes center court in Uptown Charlotte as the West Virginia Mountaineers meet the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Dick Vitale Invitational at Spectrum Center on Friday, November 27, 2026 — part of our guide to events this week in Charlotte and across the Carolinas.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Spectrum Center
- Address: 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Tickets: On sale now via Ticketmaster
About the game
The Dick Vitale Invitational brings a marquee non-conference matchup to Charlotte, pitting the West Virginia Mountaineers against the North Carolina Tar Heels in a neutral-site showdown named for the legendary broadcaster. It is a rare chance to see the Tar Heels in Uptown outside of postseason tournament play.
Getting to Spectrum Center
Spectrum Center is located at 333 East Trade Street in Uptown Charlotte, steps from the LYNX Blue Line and parking decks throughout Uptown. Doors open before tip-off at 7:00 PM ET.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. Also at Spectrum Center this month: Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls on November 25.