University of North Carolina Athletics

Tip Off Club Returning On Feb. 7 For Duke Game
February 6, 2026 | Men's Basketball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—The Carolina Basketball Tip Off Club presented by Modelo is a pregame fan experience located just outside the front entrance to the Smith Center. It's the best way for Tar Heel fans to gather prior to February ACC home games in Chapel Hill.Â
Details:
2026 Carolina Basketball Tip Off Schedule
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Details:
- Pregame hospitality space with access for fans to enjoy entertainment, play interactive yard games, purchase food (Domino's Pizza, food trucks and stadium concessions) and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and watch other sporting events on televisions throughout the area prior to tip-off of weekend conference games.
- Live DJ
- The Tip Off Club presented by Modelo is located right outside of the Smith Center along Manning Drive. It opens two hours prior to tip-off of the Tar Heel home games listed below.
2026 Carolina Basketball Tip Off Schedule
- Sat., Feb. 7th vs. Duke (open at 4:30pm)
- Viewing party on giant LED screen for fans without tickets to the game
- Food & beverage sales through the 10-minute mark in the 2nd half.
- Viewing party on giant LED screen for fans without tickets to the game
- Sat., Feb. 14th vs. Pitt (open at 12:00pm)
- Mon., Feb. 23rd vs. Louisville (open at 5:00pm)
- Sat., Feb. 28th vs. Virginia Tech (open at TBD)
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