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NC State, UNC schedule inaugural 'Tobacco Road Classic' for December

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:17 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

NC State, UNC schedule inaugural 'Tobacco Road Classic' for December
Summary

NC State University and the University of North Carolina will face off in the inaugural 'Tobacco Road Classic' on December 15 at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. This non-conference matchup adds to an already fierce rivalry that has seen interruptions due to league scheduling changes. The creation of this event ensures the teams will play each other twice in the upcoming season. Coaches from both schools expressed excitement about reigniting this historic rivalry for the fans, emphasizing its significance in college basketball.

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  • •Game scheduled for December 15 at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro.
  • •Matchup is part of a non-conference rivalry event.
  • •This rivalry was not played twice last season due to ACC schedule changes.
  • •Coaches emphasize the game's importance to fans and history.
  • •Tickets go on sale September 10 at Ticketmaster.com.
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  • 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — NC State, UNC to meet in inaugural 'Tobacco Road Classic' in Greensboro in December
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One of college basketball's oldest rivalries is getting a new touch.

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