{"id":304,"date":"2026-05-14T13:36:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=304"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:36:55","slug":"unc-marks-100th-football-season-at-kenan-stadium-with-upgrades-special-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=304","title":{"rendered":"UNC marks 100th football season at Kenan Stadium with upgrades, special events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 As the University of North Carolina football program prepares for the 100th season under the lights at Kenan Stadium later this fall, school officials announced Wednesday a series of major upgrades and commemorative initiatives aimed at enhancing the fan experience while honoring the stadium\u2019s history.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=295\">WNBA guard cut from Dream while \u2018getting on the bus\u2019 to first game signs with new team<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Among the most noticeable changes are two new videoboards that will be installed above each end zone. According to UNC athletics officials, the new Daktronics displays will measure 31.5 feet high by 106.5 feet wide \u2014 a significant increase in size compared to the stadium\u2019s current boards.<\/p>\n<p>The university said the upgraded videoboards will provide fans with \u201ccrisp, clear imagery with wide-angle visibility,\u201d while nine new LED ribbon boards will surround the stadium seating bowl, displaying live statistics, graphics and additional gameday content throughout the season.<\/p>\n<div><div><ul><li><figure><img alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2641492\" data-id=\"2641492\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"445\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 793px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings.png?w=793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings.png?resize=793,445 793w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings.png?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings.png?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings.png?resize=768,431 768w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings.png?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings.png?resize=256,144 256w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings.png?resize=512,288 512w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings.png?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings.png?resize=50,28 50w\" width=\"793\"\/><figcaption>Renderings show planned upgrades and enhancements at Kenan Stadium ahead of the 2026 football season. (Courtesy: UNC athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li><figure><img alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2641493\" data-id=\"2641493\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"443\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 793px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings-2.png?w=793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings-2.png?resize=793,443 793w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings-2.png?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings-2.png?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings-2.png?resize=768,429 768w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings-2.png?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings-2.png?resize=256,144 256w, https:\/\/www.cbs17.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/05\/Kenan-Stadium-Renderings-2.png?resize=50,28 50w\" width=\"793\"\/><figcaption>Renderings show planned upgrades and enhancements at Kenan Stadium ahead of the 2026 football season. (Courtesy: UNC athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li><figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-297\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f826b0fe9835b8f34dae73bd6f41ea58-1024x574.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f826b0fe9835b8f34dae73bd6f41ea58-1024x574.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f826b0fe9835b8f34dae73bd6f41ea58-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f826b0fe9835b8f34dae73bd6f41ea58-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f826b0fe9835b8f34dae73bd6f41ea58.webp 1524w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption>Renderings show planned upgrades and enhancements at Kenan Stadium ahead of the 2026 football season. (Courtesy: UNC athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li><figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/be1715d2dfff6a552575d60138d9379f-1024x572.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/be1715d2dfff6a552575d60138d9379f-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/be1715d2dfff6a552575d60138d9379f-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/be1715d2dfff6a552575d60138d9379f-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/be1715d2dfff6a552575d60138d9379f.webp 1527w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption>Renderings show planned upgrades and enhancements at Kenan Stadium ahead of the 2026 football season. (Courtesy: UNC athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Kenan Stadium\u2019s sound system will also undergo a complete replacement. UNC described the new speakers as \u201cstate-of-the-art,\u201d promising improved vocal clarity and wider audio coverage across the venue.<\/p>\n<p>Additional renovations are planned for the stadium press box, including updated furnishings, modern flooring and an expanded dining area designed to \u201celevate the overall media and guest experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe upgraded layout will create a more functional environment for media, broadcasters and guests, with the Koman Family helping make the enhancements possible,\u201d a UNC football spokesperson wrote in a Wednesday news release.<\/p>\n<p>UNC officials said new wall graphics throughout the press box will illustrate the history of Tar Heel football, featuring iconic moments from Kenan Stadium alongside visuals documenting the facility\u2019s evolution since opening in 1927.<\/p>\n<div><div><ul><li><figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-299\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8905964f73703bee599ab40a067d361e-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8905964f73703bee599ab40a067d361e-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8905964f73703bee599ab40a067d361e-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8905964f73703bee599ab40a067d361e-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8905964f73703bee599ab40a067d361e-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8905964f73703bee599ab40a067d361e-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption>CHAPEL HILL, NC \u2013 APRIL 21: An aerial view of the University of North Carolina campus including Kenan Stadium (center), University of North Carolina Hospitals (upper right) and the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower (bottom right) on April 21, 2013 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li><figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-300\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e6e4e1556717dfe3e8363a936747a202-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e6e4e1556717dfe3e8363a936747a202-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e6e4e1556717dfe3e8363a936747a202-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e6e4e1556717dfe3e8363a936747a202-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e6e4e1556717dfe3e8363a936747a202-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e6e4e1556717dfe3e8363a936747a202-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption>NORTH CAROLINA, USA \u2013 JULY 23: A general view of Kenan Stadium during a pre-season friendly match between Manchester City and Celtic at Kenan Stadium, on July 23, 2024, in North Carolina, USA.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald\/SNS Group via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li><figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/794607300fbdf1f50324abdf7b57474b-1024x668.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/794607300fbdf1f50324abdf7b57474b-1024x668.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/794607300fbdf1f50324abdf7b57474b-300x196.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/794607300fbdf1f50324abdf7b57474b-768x501.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/794607300fbdf1f50324abdf7b57474b-1536x1001.webp 1536w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/794607300fbdf1f50324abdf7b57474b-2048x1335.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption>NORTH CAROLINA, USA \u2013 JULY 23: A general view of Kenan Stadium during a pre-season friendly match between Manchester City and Celtic at Kenan Stadium, on July 23, 2024, in North Carolina, USA.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald\/SNS Group via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li><figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-302\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/855d0084658e5c073a87bea069951354-1024x683.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/855d0084658e5c073a87bea069951354-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/855d0084658e5c073a87bea069951354-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/855d0084658e5c073a87bea069951354-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/855d0084658e5c073a87bea069951354-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/855d0084658e5c073a87bea069951354-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption>CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA \u2013 JULY 18: Phil A general view of the Kenan Memorial Stadium in the campus at the University of North Carolina before the FC Series game Wrexham v Chelsea at the Kenan Stadium Park on July 18, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Matthew Ashton \u2013 AMA\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p>As part of the season-long celebration, former Tar Heel players will also be recognized during home games, with some participating in the Old Well Walk and serving as honorary captains. The university added that the program\u2019s retired and honored jerseys will receive a more prominent display throughout the stadium.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=293\">Investigation underway after woman burned in Greensboro van fire, police say<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Tar Heels are also set to debut a throwback uniform honoring the 1980 ACC championship team \u2014 the last squad in program history to win a conference title. Led by future Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor, the team finished 11-1 and ended the season ranked No. 9 in the Coaches Poll.<\/p>\n<p>The uniforms will showcase the return of the program\u2019s classic stairstep UNC logo on the helmets, though university officials did not announce which game the throwbacks will be worn during the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>Since opening on Nov. 24, 1927, Kenan Memorial Stadium has hosted 551 games and remains one of college football\u2019s most recognizable venues. UNC owns a 328-207-16 all-time record at the stadium.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-303\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/df36375606825505a543563a7974d9e9-1024x544.webp\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/df36375606825505a543563a7974d9e9-1024x544.webp 1024w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/df36375606825505a543563a7974d9e9-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/df36375606825505a543563a7974d9e9-768x408.webp 768w, https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/df36375606825505a543563a7974d9e9.webp 1186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption>The University of North Carolina football team plans to debut a throwback uniform honoring the 1980 ACC championship team during the 2026 season. (Courtesy: UNC athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to recognize 100 seasons of Kenan Stadium by honoring the program\u2019s alumni, elevating the fan experience from pregame to postgame and enhancing our historic facility,\u201d UNC executive athletics director Steve Newmark said in a statement. \u201cAs we cheer on the 2026 Tar Heels, we will also commemorate the past while continuing to build toward the future.\u201d<\/p><section>\n<div>\n<h2>MORE FROM CBS 17<\/h2>\n<section>\n<h2>\n\t\t\n\t\tORANGE COUNTY NEWS\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. -->\n<div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tUNC unveils Kenan Stadium upgrades ahead of 100th season\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/h3>\n<span>\n<span>\n<svg><\/svg>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. -->\n<div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tNew details emerge in Chapel Hill bar license dispute\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/h3>\n<span>\n<span>\n<svg><\/svg>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. -->\n<div>\n<h3>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tUNC selects firm for Carolina North expansion plan\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/h3>\n<span>\n<span>\n<svg><\/svg>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n\n\t\t\t\tSee the latest news from Orange County\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>UNC also confirmed the return of the Chapel Thrill Concert Series, which brings free pregame concerts outside Wilson Library before home football games. Officials said the lineup for the 2026 season will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>Last year\u2019s concert series included performances from Chase Rice, Ludacris, Collective Soul and Fitz and the Tantrums.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming season will mark the second under head coach Bill Belichick after the Tar Heels went 4-8 in his debut campaign.<\/p><p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/raleighmovingnews.com\/?p=290\">NC county launches new app to help people explore businesses, attractions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 As the University of North Carolina football program prepares for the 100th season under the lights at Kenan Stadium later this fall, school officials announced Wednesday a series of major upgrades and commemorative initiatives aimed at enhancing the fan experience while honoring the stadium\u2019s history. 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