North Carolina State University Athletics
Football Tailgating and Parking Information
Plan Your Gameday
Important reminders for football tailgating and parking at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Please Note: We are aware that the QR codes on the back of the 2026 football parking permits are unable to be used. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
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Getting to Carter-Finley Stadium Find your lot, entry gate and map link.
Carter-Finley Stadium is at 4600 Trinity Rd, Raleigh. Plan ahead, arrive early, and have your parking pass ready. Here’s how to find your lot:
Stadium West, Frank Weedon & HWY 54
Red
Stadium West, Frank Weedon (across the street) & HWY 54 (off Chapel Hill Rd).
Enter from Trinity Rd at Gate C. The Frank Weedon Lot sits just south of Trinity Rd.
Arena Lots 1000–6000
Yellow & Gray
Park around the Lenovo Center, off Edwards Mill Rd and Wade Ave.
Cardinal Gibbons Lot
Yellow
Enter at Cardinal Gibbons High School, 1401 Edwards Mill Rd. Cross at Gate E to reach the stadium.
Stadium North, IPF & Westchase I & II
Purple
Come in off Westchase Blvd at Gate F.
Westchase ADA Lot
Accessible Parking
Use the ADA lot at 4011 Westchase Blvd. A shuttle runs to the stadium.
Stadium Southeast & Fairgrounds Reserved
Black/White
Enter from Trinity Rd at Gate A.
Trinity Lot & Fairgrounds Student Lot
Orange
Park at the Fairgrounds Lot off Trinity Rd. Use Gate G.
Murphy Center & Motorhome Lots
Lot Directions
Enter off Youth Center Dr at Gate B.
Rideshare & Taxi
Pickup & Drop-off
Pickup and drop-off is near the NC State Fairgrounds Gate 8 near the corner of Trinity Road and Youth Center Drive.
Heads up: Gate D is closed to public access on game days.
Day of Game Parking & Pricing Paid lots, parking passes and game-by-game prices.
All game day lots are cashless (credit/debit card payment only). Fans can purchase parking passes online with their game tickets, or by calling the Ticket Office at 919-865-1510. Advanced parking is mailed to fans and must be purchased at least 10-days in advance of the event date to ensure timely delivery. These lots include: Westchase, Cardinal Gibbons, Trinity, and Frank Weedon.
Game day parking is subject to availability and is first come, first serve.
- Highway 54 Lot - 5766 Chapel Hill Road
- Pricing: $20 - Richmond | $30 - All Remaining Games
- Westchase Handicap Accessible Lot - 4011 Westchase Blvd.
Pricing: $20 - Richmond | $30 - All Remaining Games - Frank Weedon Lot - 4700 Trinity Road
Pricing: $60 - Richmond | $80 - App State, Wake Forest, Cal, Syracuse | $90 - Louisville, Duke - CVM Deck/Cardinal Gibbons
Pricing: $30 - Richmond | $50 - App State, Wake Forest, Cal, Syracuse | $60 - Louisville, Duke
Driving to & from the Stadium Route planning, road construction and postgame traffic.
Make game day as enjoyable as possible! Plan your route to and from the stadium ahead of time by checking out the stadium area parking and driving information.
Due to major construction along Blue Ridge, Hillsborough, I-440 and Wade traffic patterns will be changing throughout the season. Please utilize a directions app (Waze or Google Maps) to ensure the quickest route to the stadium. Post game please be patient. Due to capacity crowds and road construction detours, we anticipate it will take longer leaving after the game than it has in traditional years. Learn more about the Blue Ridge & Hillsborough Road Construction.
Tailgating Policies & Setup Parking space guidelines, safety reminders and the tailgate setup graphic.
- Written permission from NC State Athletics Facilities, 919-515-7369, must be obtained before making any physical changes to assigned parking spaces. Permanent structures are not allowed and may be removed.
- Beer and unfortified wine are the only alcoholic beverages that may be consumed in all NC State controlled parking lots.
- Tents must be confined to your parking space and not interfere with adjacent parking spaces, impede walkways and travel lanes or create safety hazards.
- Although common areas are considered first-come, first-served, and courtesy should be adhered for patrons to be able to utilize areas immediately adjacent to their assigned parking space(s). Certain areas shown on the map have been designated and reserved for our Tailgating partner.
- Open-flame fires are strictly prohibited.
- No open fire pits without the use of a screen, and not within 25' of a combustible material
- Portable outdoor fireplaces used according to manufacturer's directions, and not within 15' of a combustible material - solo stoves, etc
- Charcoal grills and other open-flame cooking devices not to be used within 10' of combustible material
- Charcoal grills should be extinguished and coals disposed of properly.
- Clean up your area before entering the stadium so it’s safe for you and others.
- Please recycle your cans and bottles. Look for the WE Recycle bins throughout the parking lots.
- Tailgating activities must not interfere with or obstruct adjacent parking spaces or traffic lanes.
- Please be considerate of your neighbor regarding loud music (no amplified sound). Sound level should not exceed the Raleigh, NC sound and code noise ordinances.
- Secure your tailgate area before and during the game to protect your belongings. NC State assumes no responsibility for any lost or stolen items.
- Please use caution when throwing balls in the parking lots for the safety of all guests and vehicles.
- Vehicles parked on curbs or other undesignated areas will be towed at the owner’s expense.
- Unauthorized vehicles are not allowed in the parking lots. This includes, but is not limited to: golf carts, hoverboards, motorized scooters, beer trolleys, unauthorized sponsor/promotional vehicles, etc.
- The distribution of promotional items on University property is prohibited unless prior approval has been received.
- All football patrons are subject to University policies and procedures.
- The use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles is strictly prohibited on or over University property.
- Additionally, for season pass holders parking in a general reserved parking lot, please be prepared for guided parking in the parking lot in order to accommodate all patrons with parking permits. These lots include: Westchase, Cardinal Gibbons, Trinity, and Frank Weedon.
How to Set Up Your Tailgate
