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Men's Soccer To Face Virgnia Tech In Carolina Cup Championship Match
April 9, 2026 | Men's Soccer
After weeks of competitive spring action, the Carolina Cup reaches its conclusion on Sunday, April 12 at Spry Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. when North Carolina takes on Virginia Tech in the Championship Match at 3:30 p.m. Carolina has won all four of its Carolina Cup matches this spring, having defeated Wake Forest, Duke, UNCW and High Point. The Heels won the first three matches in regulation and defeated High Point in penalty kicks.
Make sure to grab your tickets now for the Championship Match for as low as $13!
Championship Day at Spry
Sunday's action features five matches across Spry Stadium and the adjacent training field, culminating in the Carolina Cup Championship between North Carolina and Virginia Tech at 3:30 p.m. The full day reflects the depth and quality of the competition, with regional powers squaring off throughout the afternoon.
Full Schedule
A Premier Spring Event
The Carolina Cup has once again delivered a stacked field, featuring programs that have consistently competed at the top of the national landscape. Sunday's finals serve as a showcase not only for the championship contenders, but for every program involved, including a Wake Forest side eager to make a statement on its home pitch.
Annually some of the highest performing programs in the country, the teams in The Carolina Cup field over the past five seasons have combined to earn:
Make sure to grab your tickets now for the Championship Match for as low as $13!
Championship Day at Spry
Sunday's action features five matches across Spry Stadium and the adjacent training field, culminating in the Carolina Cup Championship between North Carolina and Virginia Tech at 3:30 p.m. The full day reflects the depth and quality of the competition, with regional powers squaring off throughout the afternoon.
Full Schedule
- High Point vs. South Carolina – 1:00 p.m. (Spry Stadium)
- UNC Wilmington vs. Duke – 1:00 p.m. (Spry Training Field)
- Championship Match: North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech – 3:30 p.m. (Spry Stadium)
- UNC Greensboro vs. Wake Forest – 6:00 p.m. (Spry Stadium)
- NC State vs. Campbell – 6:00 p.m. (Spry Training Field)
A Premier Spring Event
The Carolina Cup has once again delivered a stacked field, featuring programs that have consistently competed at the top of the national landscape. Sunday's finals serve as a showcase not only for the championship contenders, but for every program involved, including a Wake Forest side eager to make a statement on its home pitch.
Annually some of the highest performing programs in the country, the teams in The Carolina Cup field over the past five seasons have combined to earn:
- 93 appearances in the top-10 of the United Soccer Coaches poll
- 23 NCAA Tournament appearances
- 4 times ranked No. 1 in United Soccer Coaches poll
- 10 regular season conference titles
- 6 conference tournament titles
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