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Fans cheer on NC State football versus ECU, August, 2025 at Carter Finley Stadium. Photo by Marc Hall

Carter-Finley Stadium

A Den for the Pack

Carter-Finley Stadium, home to NC State football, is a dynamic hub of Wolfpack spirit. This iconic venue hosts thousands of fans each game, offering an electrifying atmosphere with top-notch facilities. Since its opening in 1966, it has been a cornerstone of campus life, blending tradition with modern upgrades to provide an unforgettable game-day experience.

The design engineer for the stadium was an NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate and former civil engineering instructor, L.E. Wooten, who owned one of Raleigh’s biggest engineering firms. He hired late NC State College of Design professor Charles H. Kahn as one of the primary designers.

A Legacy in Name

The stadium honors former athletic directors James “Jimmy” Carter and Henry “Bill” Finley, whose leadership helped shape Wolfpack athletics.

Home of the Pack

Opened in 1966, Carter-Finley Stadium has been the heart of Wolfpack football for nearly six decades.

Room for Our Biggest Fans

With seating for about 57,000, it stands among the largest and most spirited stadiums in the region.

Power Sound of the South band members get the crowd going before the first game of the season.
Students cheer for a first down during the NC State football home opener.
Fans cheer on NC State football.

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Vaughn Towers – Carter-Finley Stadium

Vaughn Towers provides premium seating, hospitality spaces and panoramic views of the field, enhancing the game-day experience at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Wendell H. Murphy Football Center

The Murphy Football Center serves as the hub for NC State football operations, including coaching offices, meeting spaces and training areas.

Wendell H. Murphy Center – Weight Room, Main Lobby, Classroom, Dining Area and Lounge

This section of the Murphy Center combines strength and conditioning facilities, learning spaces and comfortable dining and lounge areas for players and staff.

Wendell H. Murphy Center – Locker Room and Albright Sports Medicine Center

The Murphy Center Locker Room and Albright Sports Medicine Center offer state-of-the-art athlete care, rehabilitation and preparation facilities for the football program.

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