North Carolina and NC State will meet again on December 15, 2026, at the Greensboro Coliseum, in a non‑conference showdown that adds a second regular‑season encounter to their rivalry.
The arrangement comes as the Atlantic Coast Conference has revised its scheduling formula, reducing each team to a single regular‑season meeting with its in‑state rivals, which makes the extra game a deliberate exception.
The two programs previously split their meetings last season, with NC State securing a victory over UNC in Raleigh under the guidance of coach Will Wade.
Michael Malone, who took over as head coach of the Tar Heels, and his staff are now shaping the first chapter of a new era, preparing the team for the upcoming clash.
A New Chapter
Fans can expect a high‑stakes contest that underscores the growing competitiveness of North Carolina basketball, even as the conference’s new model reshapes traditional rivalries.