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Welcome to your essential guide to Kenan Memorial Stadium Parking Lots, the home of UNC Tar Heels football. Located on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus, the venue seats 50,500 (since 2018 renovations) and hosts thrilling game days with reliable parking, straightforward transit options, and convenient access to nearby hotels and dining. We’ve got you covered with practical parking guidance, transit options, and insider tips to help you secure your seats without the hassle.
Whether you’re traveling from across North Carolina or just down the street in Chapel Hill, this page provides everything you need to plan your visit: seating information is pulled from the 2025 Kenan Stadium Seating Map (UNC Athletics PDF), parking lots around the stadium, and transportation options like the Tar Heel Express and Chapel Hill Transit. We also highlight nearby hotels and partner restaurants to make your trip seamless.
Kenan Memorial Stadium, often referred to as Kenan Stadium in modern references, sits on a campus rich with history—from notable political addresses to a renaming/rebranding around 2018. When planning your visit, remember that on-site signage and UNC materials may list either name. For a smooth experience, check the 2025 seating map for your the section you want and plan parking in advance. If you’re coordinating travel, our team can help connect you with trusted accommodations and dining options via our affiliate partners.
Venue overview
Kenan Memorial Stadium is an on-campus football venue for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, home to the UNC Tar Heels. Seating capacity is 50,500 (since the 2018 renovation). The stadium’s address is 104 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Seating & accessibility
- Seating capacity: 50,500 (post-2018 renovations)
- Official seating map: 2025 Kenan Stadium Seating Map (UNC Athletics PDF)
- ADA parking: available via designated spaces in accessible lots; please arrive early and follow signage
Parking
- Public game-day lots around the stadium: 440 North Lot, 700 Hibbard Lot, Branson Street Lot, Manning Lot, South Chiller Lot, System Office Lot
- General parking rates: around the best available price per vehicle; prepaid options around the best available price when available
- Tips: arrive early on game day; use designated ADA parking if needed; consider prepaid parking when offered
Transit & getting there
- Tar Heel Express Park & Ride shuttles operate from Park & Ride locations and downtown Chapel Hill to Kenan Stadium
- Chapel Hill Transit provides service to Kenan Stadium on game days
- Plan extra travel time during busy kickoff windows and events
Nearby hotels & dining (affiliate partners)
Charlotte-area and national hotel partners offer convenient stays near UNC. We highlight trusted options and secure affiliate relationships to simplify booking.
- Hotels close to UNC: Sheraton Chapel Hill, Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill, Graduate Chapel Hill, Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill, Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill, Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill
- Dining near Kenan Stadium: partner restaurants and venues offering pre/post-game options and curbside pickup where available
- Note: We prioritize affiliate partner recommendations to help you earn value and convenience through trusted links
Notable moments & history
- Record attendance: 62,000 fans for UNC–Florida State in 1997
- Historically significant speeches: President Kennedy (1961) and President Clinton (1993) addressed crowds at Kenan Stadium
- Renaming/rebranding: the venue was renamed around 2018 and is commonly referred to as Kenan Stadium in modern references, while UNC materials may list Kenan Memorial Stadium
If you’d like, we can tailor a plan to your trip, including specific parking spots, transit itineraries, and affiliate hotel/restaurant recommendations for your dates. We’re here to help you secure your seats and make game day simple—because you’ve got a guy on hand to get you in the door.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 50,500 (2018–present) after the 2018 seat renovation (lowered from prior higher totals).
- Address: 104 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
- Venue type: on-campus college football stadium (home of the UNC Tar Heels).
- Seating chart: 2025 Kenan Stadium Seating Map available as a UNC Athletics PDF.
- Parking: multiple public lots around the stadium (e.g., 440 North Lot, 700 Hibbard Lot, Branson Street Lot, Manning Lot, South Chiller Lot, System Office Lot); game-day parking around $25, prepaid options around $20; ADA parking via designated spaces.
- Transit: Tar Heel Express Park & Ride shuttles (from Park & Ride lots and downtown Chapel Hill) plus Chapel Hill Transit service to Kenan Stadium.
- Nearby hotels: multiple options listed by UNC’s Travel Center (e.g., Sheraton Chapel Hill, Courtyard Chapel Hill, Graduate Chapel Hill, Residence Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Tru by Hilton, etc.).
- Notable events: 62,000 attendance for UNC–Florida State in 1997; Kennedy (1961) and Clinton (1993) addressed crowds at Kenan Stadium; the stadium underwent a renaming/rebranding around 2018.
- Renaming note: commonly referred to as Kenan Stadium in later references, with UNC materials often listing the venue as Kenan Memorial Stadium; reports indicate a rename in 2018.