UNC & High School Athletics

Dean E. Smith Center

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Skipper Bowles Dr (UNC campus),
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8500

phone (919) 962-7777.

Open Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm, and for special events.

Opened in January 1986, this is the third largest on-campus arena in the country, with a seating capacity of 21,750 for basketball games and 21,500 for concerts. The facility also houses the offices of the UNC Athletics Department (see below). Cost varies by event. Parking.

Kenan Memorial Stadium

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Stadium Dr (UNC campus),
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8500

phone (919) 966-2575.

One of the most beautiful grass-turf sports venues in the nation, where Tar Heel football teams have played since 1927. Having undergone several major additions over the years, the stadium now seats 60,000. Cost varies by event.

North Carolina High School Athletic Association

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Finley Golf Course Rd,
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 962-2345.

Open Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm.

Founded in 1913. A voluntary, non-profit organization that administers the state’s interscholastic athletic program. Each year, 350 member schools certify the eligibility of more than 130,000 athletes, and the association conducts championships in 21 sports around the state, including several in Chapel Hill. The office displays memorabilia from many of its greatest coaches and players, including photographs, uniforms, jerseys, caps, trophies and various other sports mementoes. Parking.