ACC international game trend set to continue in 2027

The growing trend of the ACC holding an international game during Week 0 will continue in 2027.

The league kicked off the 2024 season with a game between Florida State and Georgia Tech in Dublin, and UNC will head to the Emerald Isle to begin the 2026 season in a non-conference game against TCU. Virginia and NC State are also slated to play their 2026 contest in Rio de Janeiro.

Now, it's set for another conference showdown in a foreign country.

The matchup between Syracuse and Wake Forest, previously scheduled to be played in Winston-Salem, will instead be held in Toronto. The game will be held at BMO Field, which typically hosts Toronto FC of the MLS and the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.

"We are thrilled to bring ACC football to an international stage in Toronto," ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said in a release. "This conference game represents an exciting opportunity to showcase our student-athletes and our member institutions, as well as put on full display the energy of college football to a new and diverse audience. Building on our successful history of international games – from Dublin to our upcoming game in Brazil – this matchup reflects the ACC's continued commitment to giving our student-athletes a first-class experience, as well as memorable experiences for our fans and alumni, all while helping to grow the game globally."

"Opening the 2027 season in Toronto is an exciting opportunity for Syracuse football and our fans," Syracuse athletics director John Wildhack said. "Partnering with Wake Forest and ESPN Events for this game created the unique chance for us to headline Week 0 while providing a destination game for fans to visit a world-class city just four hours from campus."