University of North Carolina Athletics
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Know Before You Go: Blue-White Scrimmage
October 2, 2025 | Men's Basketball
The University of North Carolina men's basketball team will play an intrasquad scrimmage in the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday, October 4, following the UNC-Clemson football game.
The football game kicks off at noon at Kenan Stadium, while the Blue-White scrimmage will begin approximately 60 minutes following the conclusion of the football game.
Admission
Admission to the men's basketball scrimmage is free to the public. Gates will open to fans 15 minutes after the conclusion of the football game.
For $150, fans can purchase exclusive access to a one-item autograph session with the men's basketball team following the scrimmage (link below). Those who purchase the autograph session will receive access to a reserved seat for the Blue-White scrimmage (limited number of available spots).
To purchase the autograph session (with reserved seat), click here.
Parking/Shuttle Buses
Football parking permits will be in effect all day. If you are coming to the men's basketball scrimmage and do not have a parking permit for football, you are encouraged to ride the Tar Heel Express, which will operate from the Friday Center on Highway 54 beginning at 3 p.m.
For information about park-and-ride, click here.
Public parking will be available in the Manning Lot, South Chiller Lot, and Jackson and Cardinal Decks for $40. ADA Parking will operate a shuttle from the Ambulatory Care Center lot for $40.
Following the Blue-White game, shuttles will be available to Franklin Street and the Friday Center and Southern Village park-and-ride lots.
Clear Bag Policy
The clear bag policy will be in effect at the Smith Center, and concessions will be available via Alpaca, the Blue-White game's presenting sponsor.
Museum Closed
Due to the noon start of the football game, the Carolina Basketball Museum will be closed all day.
The football game kicks off at noon at Kenan Stadium, while the Blue-White scrimmage will begin approximately 60 minutes following the conclusion of the football game.
Admission
Admission to the men's basketball scrimmage is free to the public. Gates will open to fans 15 minutes after the conclusion of the football game.
For $150, fans can purchase exclusive access to a one-item autograph session with the men's basketball team following the scrimmage (link below). Those who purchase the autograph session will receive access to a reserved seat for the Blue-White scrimmage (limited number of available spots).
To purchase the autograph session (with reserved seat), click here.
Parking/Shuttle Buses
Football parking permits will be in effect all day. If you are coming to the men's basketball scrimmage and do not have a parking permit for football, you are encouraged to ride the Tar Heel Express, which will operate from the Friday Center on Highway 54 beginning at 3 p.m.
For information about park-and-ride, click here.
Public parking will be available in the Manning Lot, South Chiller Lot, and Jackson and Cardinal Decks for $40. ADA Parking will operate a shuttle from the Ambulatory Care Center lot for $40.
Following the Blue-White game, shuttles will be available to Franklin Street and the Friday Center and Southern Village park-and-ride lots.
Clear Bag Policy
The clear bag policy will be in effect at the Smith Center, and concessions will be available via Alpaca, the Blue-White game's presenting sponsor.
Museum Closed
Due to the noon start of the football game, the Carolina Basketball Museum will be closed all day.
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