Carter-Finley Stadium
Raleigh · Home of 🎓 NC State Wolfpack
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Carter-Finley Stadium?
- Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh is home to the NC State Wolfpack (NCAAF).
- What is the closest airport to Carter-Finley Stadium?
- Raleigh–Durham (RDU) is the closest major airport, about 9 miles (14 km) from Carter-Finley Stadium — roughly 13 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Carter-Finley Stadium?
- Game-day parking starts around $20-90 USD. Permit-based lots open 5 hours before kickoff, cashless, including the Highway 54, Frank Weedon and CVM Deck lots.
- How do you get to Carter-Finley Stadium without a car?
- The Red Terror bus departs Witherspoon Student Center 3 hours before kickoff, and Wolfline Route 60 also serves the stadium.
✈️🚗 Getting to Carter-Finley Stadium
Nearest major airport: Raleigh–Durham (RDU) — about 9 mi / 13 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Parking
Permit-based lots open 5 hours before kickoff, cashless, including the Highway 54, Frank Weedon and CVM Deck lots. RV parking is at the NC State Fairgrounds with a Red Terror shuttle. ($20-90 (varies by opponent) USD)
Getting there
The Red Terror bus departs Witherspoon Student Center 3 hours before kickoff, and Wolfline Route 60 also serves the stadium.
Bar scene
Tailgating fills the lots hours before kickoff; the Wolf Walk arrives near Gate B about 2 hours before the game.
Pre-game bars
- The Players Retreat — Historic tavern near campus
Insider tips
- Beer and wine only for tailgating
- No amplified sound in lots
- Alcohol sales end after 3rd quarter
🧳 Visiting Carter-Finley Stadium as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Raleigh–Durham (RDU) (RDU). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Oct 24Michigan State Spartans at Wolfpack NCAAF
- Sat, Oct 31California Golden Bears at Wolfpack NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 7Duke Blue Devils at Wolfpack NCAAF
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