With over 20 home athletic events scheduled and 16 visiting teams arriving in Chapel Hill, a busy weekend is expected for Tar Heel fans. The University of North Carolina's various sports teams, including softball, baseball, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's tennis, men's soccer, and both basketball teams will host events on campus from Friday to Sunday.
The softball team will be particularly active as they host several opponents throughout each day during the Mizuno Invitational. Due to the high volume of events occurring simultaneously, regular parking and traffic procedures may be adjusted.
Fans are advised to check social media accounts such as @goheels and @goheelsgameday for the latest updates throughout the weekend. Additionally, GameDay guides for each sport provide further information.
The schedule of competitions begins on Friday with baseball facing Princeton at 11 a.m., followed by softball against Rutgers at 2 p.m., men's tennis versus Georgia Tech at 4 p.m., another softball game against Rider at 4:30 p.m., and men's lacrosse taking on Princeton at 8 p.m.
Saturday's events include women's lacrosse against Notre Dame at 11 a.m., baseball versus Princeton at noon, women's tennis against Boston College also at noon, an exhibition match between men's soccer and Wake Forest at 2 p.m., men's basketball facing NC State at 4 p.m., another softball game against Rider at 4:30 p.m., a second exhibition soccer match against Mount Olive at 6 p.m., and finally softball versus Campbell at 7 p.m.
On Sunday, the lineup features women's tennis versus Syracuse starting at 11 a.m., baseball again playing Princeton at noon alongside men's lacrosse facing Penn. Men's tennis will compete against Clemson at 2 p.m. followed by women's basketball taking on Duke later in the afternoon.
Parking arrangements have been detailed for each event day. On Friday, ADA parking is available near the main gate for the softball tournament with overflow in Raleigh Road Visitors Lot. Baseball attendees can find primary parking in Rams Head Deck with additional options in Raleigh Road Visitors Lot and Craige Deck. Tennis spectators have standard parking surrounding the Tennis Center with ADA access near Chewning Tennis Center.
For Saturday's games, ADA parking is provided near main gates or designated decks depending on the sport. Standard procedures apply for men’s basketball attendees while free parking is offered around Finley Field Lots for soccer exhibitions.
Sunday includes similar arrangements with additional reserved staff parking in Navy Lot for men’s lacrosse attendees. Women's basketball fans should note that Rams Head Deck will charge $10 per vehicle.
For more specific details regarding parking locations or restrictions during this packed weekend of sporting events in Chapel Hill, fans are encouraged to consult official resources or contact event organizers directly.
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