University of North Carolina Athletics
Mexican & Turkish Men’s Soccer National Teams To Meet June 10 At Kenan Stadium
March 4, 2025 | General
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The University of North Carolina will once again welcome elite international soccer competition to Kenan Stadium when the Mexican and Turkish national teams square off on Tuesday, June 10 as part of the 2025 MexTour, just days before the start of this summer's Concacaf Gold Cup.
The contest will mark the Mexican National Team's first visit to Chapel Hill and the team's first match against Turkey, a EURO quarterfinalist in 2024.
Tickets go on sale on Monday, March 10, at 10 a.m. ET through www.SomosLocales.com. Fans are encouraged to pre-register on the website for future ticket information and the opportunity to have first access to purchase limited ticket inventory.
"We are glad to welcome international soccer fans back to Chapel Hill again this summer for another fantastic event," said Bubba Cunningham, director of athletics at UNC. "We have no doubt the atmosphere at Kenan Stadium will be outstanding, and we can't wait to host soccer fans from all over the world on our beautiful campus."
Following the match in North Carolina, Mexico will begin its title defense in the Concacaf Gold Cup, the region's confederation championship starting mid-June in the United States. Additional 2025 MexTour matches will be announced at a later date.
The MexTour has become one of the most celebrated sports properties in the United States, with a robust list of blue-chip commercial partners, appearances by celebrities and influencers and an average attendance of over 50,000 per match in the last decade, thanks to its estimated fan base of 65 million people (study: Nielsen Sports). The tour has delighted sports fans across the nation with marquee soccer matches against top opponents at world-class venues, including all but one of the U.S. stadiums scheduled to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. More than a game, each tour stop features the AT&T Futbol Fiesta fan fest, as well as fan and media events throughout the markets. The MexTour allows the team to prepare for important competitions such as the Concacaf Gold Cup and the FIFA World Cup.
The 2025 MexTour is sponsored by 7UP, Adidas, AT&T, Burger King, Crest, Gillette, Casillero del Diablo, Clamato, El Mexicano® Brand, Gran Centenario Tequila, McCafe at Home, Michelob ULTRA, Old Spice, Peñafiel, The Home Depot, Squirt and Strauss. The matches will be broadcast nationally on the TelevisaUnivision family of networks, Fox Deportes in English and the Univision Radio Network.
MexTour's ultimate fan destination page - www.SomosLocales.com - has the latest information related to the tour, including the full schedule, on-sale dates, gameday guide and activities, public health and safety FAQs, events, and more. Fans are also invited to visit the official Mexican National Team U.S. e-store, ShopMNT.com, featuring the latest team gear, including jerseys, official team merchandise and more. Information regarding ticket sales will be available closer to the events.
According to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, the event is expected to provide a significant economic boost, with an estimated $7 million in direct and indirect spending in Chapel Hill and Orange County. This impact includes lodging, restaurants, transportation and related travel expenses, reinforcing the area's appeal as a premier destination for international sporting events.
With both teams and their staff staying in local hotels for four days, plus thousands of fans traveling in for the match, businesses across the region—hotels, bars, restaurants and retail shops—will see increased activity. Additionally, the teams will arrive via chartered flights into RDU International Airport, highlighting the Triangle's capability to host global sporting competitions.
The event marks the third consecutive summer that an international soccer game will be held at Kenan Stadium. Chelsea played Wrexham in 2023, and Manchester City took on Celtic this past summer.
About Soccer United Marketing
Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer, is the preeminent commercial soccer enterprise in North America, overseeing the commercialization, marketing, promotion, and operational execution of the region's most successful soccer entities. SUM holds the exclusive rights to Major League Soccer, the Mexican National Teams for the U.S. market (MexTour and MexTour W), Leagues Cup, Campeones Cup, and Concacaf Properties (including Concacaf Gold Cup™, Concacaf Nations League Finals, Concacaf Champions Cup and Concacaf W).
The contest will mark the Mexican National Team's first visit to Chapel Hill and the team's first match against Turkey, a EURO quarterfinalist in 2024.
Tickets go on sale on Monday, March 10, at 10 a.m. ET through www.SomosLocales.com. Fans are encouraged to pre-register on the website for future ticket information and the opportunity to have first access to purchase limited ticket inventory.
"We are glad to welcome international soccer fans back to Chapel Hill again this summer for another fantastic event," said Bubba Cunningham, director of athletics at UNC. "We have no doubt the atmosphere at Kenan Stadium will be outstanding, and we can't wait to host soccer fans from all over the world on our beautiful campus."
Following the match in North Carolina, Mexico will begin its title defense in the Concacaf Gold Cup, the region's confederation championship starting mid-June in the United States. Additional 2025 MexTour matches will be announced at a later date.
The MexTour has become one of the most celebrated sports properties in the United States, with a robust list of blue-chip commercial partners, appearances by celebrities and influencers and an average attendance of over 50,000 per match in the last decade, thanks to its estimated fan base of 65 million people (study: Nielsen Sports). The tour has delighted sports fans across the nation with marquee soccer matches against top opponents at world-class venues, including all but one of the U.S. stadiums scheduled to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. More than a game, each tour stop features the AT&T Futbol Fiesta fan fest, as well as fan and media events throughout the markets. The MexTour allows the team to prepare for important competitions such as the Concacaf Gold Cup and the FIFA World Cup.
The 2025 MexTour is sponsored by 7UP, Adidas, AT&T, Burger King, Crest, Gillette, Casillero del Diablo, Clamato, El Mexicano® Brand, Gran Centenario Tequila, McCafe at Home, Michelob ULTRA, Old Spice, Peñafiel, The Home Depot, Squirt and Strauss. The matches will be broadcast nationally on the TelevisaUnivision family of networks, Fox Deportes in English and the Univision Radio Network.
MexTour's ultimate fan destination page - www.SomosLocales.com - has the latest information related to the tour, including the full schedule, on-sale dates, gameday guide and activities, public health and safety FAQs, events, and more. Fans are also invited to visit the official Mexican National Team U.S. e-store, ShopMNT.com, featuring the latest team gear, including jerseys, official team merchandise and more. Information regarding ticket sales will be available closer to the events.
According to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, the event is expected to provide a significant economic boost, with an estimated $7 million in direct and indirect spending in Chapel Hill and Orange County. This impact includes lodging, restaurants, transportation and related travel expenses, reinforcing the area's appeal as a premier destination for international sporting events.
With both teams and their staff staying in local hotels for four days, plus thousands of fans traveling in for the match, businesses across the region—hotels, bars, restaurants and retail shops—will see increased activity. Additionally, the teams will arrive via chartered flights into RDU International Airport, highlighting the Triangle's capability to host global sporting competitions.
The event marks the third consecutive summer that an international soccer game will be held at Kenan Stadium. Chelsea played Wrexham in 2023, and Manchester City took on Celtic this past summer.
About Soccer United Marketing
Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer, is the preeminent commercial soccer enterprise in North America, overseeing the commercialization, marketing, promotion, and operational execution of the region's most successful soccer entities. SUM holds the exclusive rights to Major League Soccer, the Mexican National Teams for the U.S. market (MexTour and MexTour W), Leagues Cup, Campeones Cup, and Concacaf Properties (including Concacaf Gold Cup™, Concacaf Nations League Finals, Concacaf Champions Cup and Concacaf W).
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