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UNC football schedule: Kickoff, TV time set for Tar Heels vs TCU in Ireland
TL;DR
UNC football will face TCU in Ireland on August 29 at Noon ET, as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. This marks the Tar Heels' first international game in program history.
Key points
- UNC football will play TCU in Ireland
- Kickoff is set for August 29 at Noon ET
- The game is part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic
- This is UNC's first international game
- The game will be held at Aviva Stadium in Dublin
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A kickoff time and TV channel have been announced for UNC football vs. TCU in Ireland.
The Tar Heels will kick off their second season of the Bill Belichick era against the Horned Frogs on Saturday, Aug. 29 (Noon ET, ESPN), as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic from Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Kickoff is 5 p.m. local time.
It’ll be UNC’s first international game in program history. The Tar Heels, who lost 48-14 to TCU last season in Belichick’s debut at Kenan Stadium, will be the fourth ACC team to compete in the event, joining Boston College, Georgia Tech and Florida State.
For information about 2026 season tickets for Belichick’s second year with the Tar Heels, visit GoHeels.com. To learn more about UNC’s Ireland trip, visit TarHeels2Ireland.com.
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Q&A
What time is the UNC vs TCU football game in Ireland?
The game is scheduled to kick off at Noon ET on August 29.
Where will the UNC vs TCU game be held?
The game will take place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.
Is this UNC's first international football game?
Yes, this will be UNC's first international game in program history.