College football comes to Raleigh as NC State hosts Syracuse at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with kickoff set for noon. The ACC matchup sends the Orange into one of the loudest venues in the conference for a midday showdown in the heart of the season. See more events this week in Raleigh and across the Carolinas.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 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
NC State welcomes Syracuse to Carter-Finley Stadium for an ACC contest under the midday sun. Noon kickoffs in Raleigh bring an early, loud crowd, and this one pits the Wolfpack’s home-field edge against an Orange side traveling south for a conference road test. Expect a packed stadium and a fast start from both teams.
Getting to Carter-Finley Stadium
Carter-Finley Stadium sits at 4600 Trinity Rd in Raleigh, just off Trinity Road near the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. With a noon kickoff, plan to arrive early to get through parking and security and settle in before the opening kick. Fans driving in should allow extra time for gameday traffic around the stadium.
Official tickets & more Raleigh events
Tickets and the latest gameday information are available through the official NC State schedule on GoPack. For more ideas, see the Raleigh events guide and the related Wolfpack home game: California vs NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium (Oct 31, 2026).