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Carter-Finley Stadium Seating Chart

Your seating map and plan: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat

“The Carter”

Capacity56,919

Opened1966

HomeNC State Wolfpack

LocationRaleigh, USA

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Where should you sit at Carter-Finley Stadium?

The best seats at Carter-Finley Stadium are Lower west sideline 19-22 for the view. For value, choose Front rows of the upper sidelines, 9-15 and 25-31. For atmosphere, head to Student sections 110-127 and 6-8. Avoid Upper north end zone 319-326. Carter-Finley Stadium seats 56,919, home of NC State Wolfpack.

Best overall

Lower west sideline 19-22

Midfield seats close to the field behind the Wolfpack bench.

Full detail Best value

Front rows of the upper sidelines, 9-15 and 25-31

A full side-on view with the entry tunnel close by.

Full detail Best atmosphere

Student sections 110-127 and 6-8

The student end zones are the loudest part of the stadium (student ticket required).

Full detail Where to avoid

Upper north end zone 319-326

Distant end-on views with the main video board overhead rather than in front.

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Overview

About Carter-Finley Stadium

Carter-Finley Stadium, home of NC State Wolfpack football since 1966, has a seating capacity of 56,919. The Carter-Finley Stadium seating chart is a closed bowl: sideline sections have one- and two-digit numbers, with the lower sidelines at 1 to 8 (east, visitors' side) and 17 to 24 (west, NC State side) and the upper decks at 9 to 15 (east) and 25 to 31 (west), while the end zones use three-digit numbers, 110 to 127 in the lower end zones, 210 to 227 behind them and 319 to 326 in the upper north end under the video board. TowneBank Center rises above the west stands with suites, the Dail Club and the Wolves Den. For the best Carter-Finley Stadium seating, look at the lower west sideline near NC State's bench (around 19 to 22) and the matching midfield sections on the east side (around 4 and 5). Students fill the lower end zones and sections 6 to 8, and visiting fans are usually seated in sections 1, 9, 15, 25 and 31. For the 2026 season NC State changed the seat numbers on all bleacher seats, so check your ticket against the new numbering.

Carter-Finley Stadium, officially Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium, opened on 8 October 1966 as Carter Stadium with double-tiered grandstands on the east and west sides; A.E. Finley's name was added in 1979. A long run of expansions turned it into a bowl: the south end was enclosed in 2001 in front of the Murphy Center football building, the four-level press and premium tower now called TowneBank Center opened on the west side in 2005, and the north end zone was enclosed in 2006 below the video board. A bigger north video board arrived in 2023, and new LED ribbon boards and a new field were added for 2026.

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Carter-Finley Stadium seating chart

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We don't have a live ticketing map for Carter-Finley Stadium yet. The venue's official website has the current seating chart and event-specific layouts.

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Capacity & layout

What is the Carter-Finley Stadium seating capacity?

The Carter-Finley Stadium seating capacity is about 56,919 seats. The number in use changes with the layout, so here is how each set-up works.

College football (NC State Wolfpack)

The standard layout, seating 56,919. NC State's bench is on the west side, below TowneBank Center, and the visitors' bench on the east side.

Concerts

Carter-Finley has hosted stadium concerts since 1979, including U2, The Rolling Stones and Beyoncé, and staged summer concerts again in 2026. Field seating is laid in front of a stage at one end; check the seating map for each show.

Other events

The stadium hosted the NHL Stadium Series game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals in February 2023 in front of 56,961 fans, and is a host venue for the 2029 World University Games.

Sections

What are the seating levels at Carter-Finley Stadium?

Lower sidelines1-8 (east), 17-24 (west)

The main sideline seating, sunk into the bowl so you enter at concourse level and walk down. NC State's bench is in front of the west sections (around 19 to 21) and the visitors' in front of the east (around 4 to 6). Sections 7 and 8, and part of 6, are student seating.

Pros: The closest sideline views in the stadium; Wikipedia notes Carter-Finley has the smallest gap between the stands and the sidelines in the ACC.

Cons: Mostly bench seating, and sections run to about 46 lettered rows, so back rows are a long way from the field.

Upper sidelines9-15 (east), 25-31 (west)

The original double-tier grandstands above each sideline, with around 34 lettered rows in most sections and the entry tunnels at the front. Visiting fans are usually in 9, 15, 25 and 31.

Pros: A full view of the field from the side at lower prices than the lower bowl.

Cons: Entry is at the front, so seats in the double-letter rows mean a long climb.

Lower end zones110-127

The lower end-zone sections at both ends, designated as student seating for NC State games.

Pros: The loudest part of the stadium, with students standing for the whole game.

Cons: Expect to stand; one end has no view of the main video board, which sits above the north end.

200 Level end zones210-227

Sections rising behind the lower end-zone seats, the best-value place to find chairback seats.

Pros: Chairback seats and a good height behind the goal line.

Cons: End-on views, and the north-end sections struggle to see the main video board above and behind them.

Upper north end zone319-326

Small upper sections at the north end, directly beneath the main video board, with the entry aisle at the front.

Pros: Smaller sections that are easy to get in and out of.

Cons: Distant end-on views, and you rely on the smaller corner scoreboards because the main board is overhead.

Seat views

Carter-Finley Stadium view from your seat

Lower west sideline (NC State side)

17 to 24 (NC State bench around 19 to 21)

Close sideline seats behind the Wolfpack bench, with TowneBank Center above you. The west side is the shadier side for early-season afternoon games.

Tip: Sections 20 and 21 are around the 50-yard line.

Lower east sideline (visitors' side)

1 to 8 (visitors' bench around 4 to 6)

The mirror view looking across at the Wolfpack bench and TowneBank Center. Sections 7, 8 and part of 6 are student seating.

Tip: Sections 4 and 5 are the midfield seats on this side.

Upper sidelines

East 9 to 15, west 25 to 31

A raised, side-on view of the whole field from the original double-deck stands, with the tunnels at the front of each section.

Tip: Single-letter rows are nearest the tunnel; double-letter rows are high at the back.

Lower end zones (students)

110 to 127

End-on seats in the student sections, loud and standing for most of the game.

Tip: Only buy here if you have a student ticket and are happy to stand.

200 Level end zones

210 to 227

Chairback seats behind the lower end zones, looking straight down the field from a moderate height.

Tip: At the south end you face the big north video board head on; at the north end it is above and behind you.

Upper north end zone

319 to 326

High end-on seats directly below the main video board, looking down the length of the field to the Murphy Center end.

Tip: Use the corner scoreboards for replays, as the main board is overhead.

Dail Club and TowneBank Center

West side, above the lower sideline

Padded premium seats and suites in the west-side tower, with a raised sideline view and cover from the suites above.

Tip: Premium seating is sold through the Wolfpack Club, not general ticket sales.

Seat numbers

How do Carter-Finley Stadium seat numbers work?

Carter-Finley uses short numbers on the sidelines and three-digit numbers in the end zones. Lower sideline sections are 1 to 8 on the east (visitors') side and 17 to 24 on the west (NC State) side; the upper decks are 9 to 15 (east) and 25 to 31 (west). In the end zones, 110 to 127 are the lower sections, 210 to 227 the sections behind them, and 319 to 326 the upper sections at the north end. Rows are lettered, with single letters at the front and double-letter rows behind, so a double-letter row is always towards the back. NC State renumbered the seats on every bleacher for the 2026 season, so seat numbers from earlier seasons may not match.

Reading a ticket: Section 27, Row K: the west upper deck on the NC State side. The entry tunnel is at the front of the upper deck, and K is a single-letter row, so you climb only part of the way up the section.

Concerts

Carter-Finley Stadium floor plan for concerts

For concerts a stage is built at one end of the field with seating laid across the grass in front of it, and the bowl is sold around the other three sides. Layouts differ by tour, so check the Carter-Finley Stadium seating chart for your show.

The floor: Reserved field seats across the playing surface, with a general admission area near the stage at some shows.

The stage: At one end of the field; the end depends on the production.

The end facing the stage gives the straightest view, the sidelines see it side on, and seats beside or behind the stage may be restricted or not sold.

Recommendations

What are the best seats at Carter-Finley Stadium?

Best overall (NC State football)

Lower west sideline 19-22

Midfield seats close to the field behind the Wolfpack bench.

Best for visiting fans

Lower east sideline 4-5, or the visitor sections 1, 9, 15, 25 and 31

Midfield seats behind the visitors' bench, or the sections usually allocated to away fans.

Best value

Front rows of the upper sidelines, 9-15 and 25-31

A full side-on view with the entry tunnel close by.

Best chairback seats

200 Level end zones 210-227

The most affordable chairback seating in the stadium.

Best premium

Dail Club and suites in TowneBank Center

Padded, covered premium seats on the west side with indoor club space.

Best atmosphere

Student sections 110-127 and 6-8

The student end zones are the loudest part of the stadium (student ticket required).

For	Sections	Why
Best overall (NC State football)	Lower west sideline 19-22	Midfield seats close to the field behind the Wolfpack bench.
Best for visiting fans	Lower east sideline 4-5, or the visitor sections 1, 9, 15, 25 and 31	Midfield seats behind the visitors' bench, or the sections usually allocated to away fans.
Best value	Front rows of the upper sidelines, 9-15 and 25-31	A full side-on view with the entry tunnel close by.
Best chairback seats	200 Level end zones 210-227	The most affordable chairback seating in the stadium.
Best premium	Dail Club and suites in TowneBank Center	Padded, covered premium seats on the west side with indoor club space.
Best atmosphere	Student sections 110-127 and 6-8	The student end zones are the loudest part of the stadium (student ticket required).

Heads up

Which seats should you avoid at Carter-Finley Stadium?

Upper north end zone 319-326: Distant end-on views with the main video board overhead rather than in front.

Double-letter rows of the upper sidelines: A long climb from the tunnels at the front and the most distant sideline view.

Back rows of the big lower sideline sections: Sections run to about 46 rows, so the back rows sit a long way from the field on bench seating.

Premium

What premium and hospitality seats are there at Carter-Finley Stadium?

TowneBank Center luxury suites

The C. Richard Vaughn luxury suites in the west-side tower, with private restrooms, individual climate control, windows that can be opened to the stadium, a wet bar and catering options, sold through the Wolfpack Club.

Dail Club

The Curtis and Jacqueline Dail Club occupies the first floor of TowneBank Center, with padded seats and an indoor club lounge; new carpet was fitted for 2026.

Wolves Den

An enclosed premium club area on the third floor of TowneBank Center.

Access

Where is accessible seating at Carter-Finley Stadium?

NC State places ADA seating at the top of the lower bowl sections. Wheelchair seating is at the top of the end-zone sections, and limited-mobility seating at the top of the sideline sections. Accessible parking is limited to the Westchase lot, and a fully accessible shuttle runs from there to Gate 11 and back from the time the lots open. Accessible season parking is sold through the Wolfpack Club, and cars must display a valid ADA placard along with the season parking pass. All stadium gates are accessible entrances, service animals are allowed, and help with exchanges is available at the Ammons Family Ticket Center or the customer service points at Gates 4, 9 and 14.

Where: Wheelchair seating: top of end-zone sections 210 to 215 and 216 to 227. Limited-mobility seating: top of sideline sections 1 to 6 and 17 to 24.

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Logistics

How do you get to Carter-Finley Stadium?

Transport

The stadium is at 4600 Trinity Road in west Raleigh, just off Hillsborough Street and a few miles west of NC State's main campus. On game days all parking lots open five hours before kick-off; parking on the stadium grounds is reserved and needs a valid permit, and paid lots take cards only. Parking passes can be bought online with game tickets or from the Ticket Office on 919-865-1510. Accessible parking is limited to the Westchase lot, where a fully accessible shuttle runs to and from Gate 11 from the time the lots open. Stadium gates usually open 90 minutes before kick-off.

The area

Carter-Finley sits in west Raleigh on university land beside the Lenovo Center, home of the Carolina Hurricanes, and the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, surrounded by the large parking lots that make tailgating the heart of an NC State game day. NC State's main campus and Hillsborough Street's bars and restaurants are a short drive east.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the seating capacity of Carter-Finley Stadium?

Carter-Finley Stadium seats 56,919 for NC State football. The NHL Stadium Series game in February 2023 drew 56,961.

How is the Carter-Finley Stadium seating chart laid out?

It is a closed bowl. The sidelines use short numbers: 1 to 8 and 17 to 24 in the lower bowl, 9 to 15 and 25 to 31 in the upper decks, with the NC State side on the west. The end zones use three digits: 110 to 127 at the front, 210 to 227 behind, and 319 to 326 in the upper north end under the video board. NC State publishes an official stadium map on gopack.com.

How are sections, rows and seats numbered at Carter-Finley Stadium?

Sideline sections are numbered 1 to 31 and end-zone sections 110 to 127, 210 to 227 and 319 to 326. Rows are lettered, with single letters at the front and double letters behind. NC State changed the seat numbers on all bleacher seats for the 2026 season, so check your ticket and seat licence against the new numbering.

What are the best seats at Carter-Finley Stadium?

For Wolfpack fans, the lower west sideline around sections 19 to 22 puts you near midfield behind the NC State bench. Visiting fans get the equivalent view in sections 4 and 5 on the east side. For a chairback seat on a budget, look at the 200 Level end zones (210 to 227).

Where do visiting fans sit at Carter-Finley Stadium?

Away fans are usually seated in sections 1, 9, 15, 25 and 31, with the visitors' bench on the east side in front of sections 4 to 6.

Where is the student section at Carter-Finley Stadium?

Students sit in the lower end-zone sections 110 to 127 and in sideline sections 6 to 8. A student ticket is needed, and students stand for most of the game.

What is the view from my seat like in the upper deck?

The upper sideline decks (9 to 15 and 25 to 31) give a full, side-on view of the field, and the tunnels are at the front so lower rows are easiest to reach. In the upper north end (319 to 326) the main video board is right above you, so you watch replays on the corner boards instead.

Where do I park for Carter-Finley Stadium?

All game-day lots open five hours before kick-off, parking on the stadium grounds needs a valid permit, and paid lots take cards only. Buy parking with your tickets online or through the Ticket Office on 919-865-1510. Accessible parking is at the Westchase lot, with a shuttle to Gate 11.

Which Carter-Finley seats have backs?

Most of the stadium is bench seating. Chairback seats are found in the 200 Level end zones (210 to 227) and in the premium Dail Club and TowneBank Center areas on the west side.

Is Carter-Finley Stadium accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. Wheelchair seating is at the top of end-zone sections 210 to 227 and limited-mobility seating at the top of sideline sections 1 to 6 and 17 to 24. All gates are accessible, and an accessible shuttle runs from the Westchase lot to Gate 11.

Which seats are best for concerts at Carter-Finley Stadium?

How do section numbers work at Carter-Finley Stadium?

Section numbers at Carter-Finley Stadium follow the seating tiers. Lower sidelines: 1-8 (east), 17-24 (west); Upper sidelines: 9-15 (east), 25-31 (west); Lower end zones: 110-127; 200 Level end zones: 210-227; Upper north end zone: 319-326.

Does Carter-Finley Stadium have a seating chart with seat numbers?

Yes. Carter-Finley Stadium's seating chart is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Lower sidelines 1-8 (east), 17-24 (west); Upper sidelines 9-15 (east), 25-31 (west); Lower end zones 110-127; 200 Level end zones 210-227; Upper north end zone 319-326), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating chart on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

What are the stands at Carter-Finley Stadium?

Carter-Finley Stadium is made up of 5 main stands: Lower sidelines; Upper sidelines; Lower end zones; 200 Level end zones; Upper north end zone.

Where do away fans sit at Carter-Finley Stadium?

Visiting fans are usually in 9, 15, 25 and 31.

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