Carolina hosts Stanford for Military Appreciation Day

The Carolina marching band performs on the field at Kenan Stadium before the Tar Heels' game against Clemson. — Carolina faces Stanford a week after the Tar Heels' first ACC victory of the season. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)

Carolina will celebrate Military Appreciation Day and Homecoming during its football game against Stanford this Saturday, Nov. 8. Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. at Kenan Stadium.

Several events are planned to honor Tar Heel veterans. Flags of every military branch will be flown inside the stadium, and military members will be recognized during the game. Read more about Carolina’s commitment to serving those who serve.

Chapel Thrill Game Day

Multi-platinum-selling soul pop group Fitz and The Tantrums will perform a free concert in Polk Place as part of the Chapel Thrill Concert Series presented by the Rams Club. The concert will start around 2:30 p.m. in front of Wilson Library.

Fitz and The Tantrums’ breakthrough album came in 2013 with More Than Just a Dream, which was followed by a slew of massive hit singles, including “Out of My League,” “The Walker” and “HandClap.”

Carolina's football team, led by Bill Belichick, walk through campus during the Old Well walk before the Tar Heels' game against Clemson. Fans line the pathway to cheer them on.

Carolina’s football team will walk from the Old Well to Kenan Stadium before taking on Stanford. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)

Game day information

Here’s everything else to know about game day.

The Old Well Walk will also return Saturday. At 2 p.m., the team will walk from the Old Well through Polk Place and around the Bell Tower to the stadium, allowing fans enjoying Chapel Thrill Game Day to cheer on the Tar Heels on as they prepare for the game.

In addition to the new concert series, The Modelo Kickoff Club has doubled in size and moved to a premium position in front of the stage within Polk Place. The Kickoff Club remains the perfect spot for fans to grab a drink before the game. Entry is free, and alcohol will be available for purchase. Food trucks will also be available in and around Polk Place along with large LED screens, plus a new and dedicated student tailgate area allowing all of campus to join the pre-game fun.

UNC will work with its tailgate activation partner REVELxp to execute Chapel Thrill Game Day and will provide turnkey tailgating on all four quads at the Bell Tower, the Kenan Amphitheater and Dorrance Field. Fans may upgrade their game day with hassle-free, full-service tailgates at some of the most scenic locations on campus by contacting REVELxp at 919-869-5486 or unc@revelxp.com.

Carolina alumni will also continue to host the pregame tradition of climbing 128 steps from the ground floor to the fourth floor of the iconic Bell Tower before home football games.

Meanwhile, the Coca-Cola Fan Zone, located in the Pit, remains a great place for fans to grab giveaways and enjoy fun activities for all ages. The area features kids’ activities, golf simulators, bounce houses, sponsor activations, autograph sessions with Carolina student-athletes, a large LED screen and more.