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RitualsIconic
Red Towel Tradition
Fans wave thousands of red towels during key moments, creating Carter-Finley Stadium's signature visual.
7.5Passport Score
1966Opened
57,583Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
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The basics
About Carter Finley Stadium
Major Raleigh football stadium known for passionate Wolfpack support.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- Carter-Finley
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyCarter–Finley Stadium
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PregameIconic
Wolf Walk
The Wolfpack walk through cheering fans before entering the stadium.
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Songs & MusicIconic
Red & White From State
The marching band leads the crowd in the famous fight song throughout the game.
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PerformersIconic
Tuffy Mascot
Tuffy the Wolf keeps the crowd energized with traditions and fan interaction.
Architecture
Carter-Finley Stadium Main Entrance
Carter-Finley Stadium Main Entrance — an architectural landmark of Carter-Finley Stadium, home of the NC State Wolfpack.
Architecture
Close-King Indoor Practice Facility
Close-King Indoor Practice Facility — an architectural landmark of Carter-Finley Stadium, home of the NC State Wolfpack.
Architecture
Lenovo Center
Lenovo Center — an architectural landmark of Carter-Finley Stadium, home of the NC State Wolfpack.
Architecture
Murphy Center
Murphy Center — an architectural landmark of Carter-Finley Stadium, home of the NC State Wolfpack.
Architecture
North Carolina State Fairground
North Carolina State Fairground — an architectural landmark of Carter-Finley Stadium, home of the NC State Wolfpack.
Architecture
TowneBank Center
TowneBank Center — an architectural landmark of Carter-Finley Stadium, home of the NC State Wolfpack.
Architecture
Two-Level End-Zone Football Center
Two-Level End-Zone Football Center — an architectural landmark of Carter-Finley Stadium, home of the NC State Wolfpack.
Architecture
Wayne Day Family Field Entrance
Wayne Day Family Field Entrance — an architectural landmark of Carter-Finley Stadium, home of the NC State Wolfpack.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
Wall celebrating NC State football history and legends.
Statue
Mr. & Mrs. Wuf Statue
Statues of Mr. and Mrs. Wuf, the Wolfpack mascots, a gameday photo stop at Carter-Finley.
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Displays
NC State Hall of Fame
Honors Wolfpack athletes, coaches, and contributors.
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Displays
NC State Wolfpack Championships
Exhibits honoring Wolfpack conference and bowl championships.
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Rituals
Power Sound of the South
NC State’s Power Sound of the South marching band performs the Carter-Finley pregame show.
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Historic Marker
Red Terror Plaza
Plaza nodding to NC State’s original Red Terrors nickname, a gameday gathering spot.
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Historic Marker
Walk of Champions
Walk celebrating Wolfpack championship teams approaching Carter-Finley Stadium.
Historic Marker
Wolf Plaza
Wolf Plaza, the main gathering space outside Carter-Finley Stadium on gameday.
Through the years
History
Names
- Former nameCarter–Finley Stadium
Home teams
- 1966-presentNC State WolfpackNCAAF
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