UNC’s Chapel Thrill Game Day live performance sequence continues with star-studded lineup

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — Chapel Thrill Game Day is a enjoyable, family-friendly occasion that brings collectively Tar Heel followers earlier than each UNC dwelling soccer recreation. The occasion has returned for the 2026 soccer season.

Located on Polk Place within the coronary heart of campus and introduced by the Rams Club, the pregame celebration options nationwide recording artists in a free live performance sequence spanning genres together with digital dance music, nation, different pop, hip-hop and rock.

“Once again, we have assembled an impressive lineup of artists, partners and sponsors, offering hospitality and entertainment options for all ages to enjoy. We remain committed to providing fun and memorable experiences before, during and after every home football game at Carolina,” Carolina Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Revenue Officer Rick Barakat stated.

Chapel Thrill Game Day opens three hours earlier than kickoff for each dwelling recreation, with performers taking the stage in entrance of Wilson Library two hours earlier than kickoff.

Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal made a particular look on the UNC campus Sept. 12 as DJ Diesel as a part of the Chapel Thrill Game Day live performance sequence earlier than kickoff of the Tar Heels’ recreation towards East Tennessee State.

Below are the remaining dates within the 2026 Chapel Thrill Concert Series schedule:

• Oct. 3 vs. Notre Dame- Chase Rice

• Oct. 24 vs. Syracuse- Parmalee

• Oct. 31 vs. Miami- Neon Trees

• Nov. 14 vs. Louisville- Waka Flocka Flame

• Nov. 28 vs. NC State- 38 Special

Details on the series schedule in addition to the recording artists and performers may be discovered right here.

Pregame areas will open three hours previous to kickoff with the next timeline:

Three hours previous to kickoff

• Modelo Kickoff Club and tailgating open; Chapel Thrill DJ begins

Two and a half hours previous to kickoff

Two hours previous to kickoff

• Chapel Thrill Concert Series, introduced by the Rams Club, begins in Polk Place

One and a half hours previous to kickoff

• Carolina Drumline and Marching Tar Heels carry out in The Pit

One hour previous to kickoff

• Modelo Kickoff Club and Coca-Cola Fan Zone shut

Tickets for all the Tar Heels’ six dwelling video games may be bought here, or SeatGeek, the official ticket market of Carolina Athletics.