Carter-Finley Stadium Seating Chart
Carter-Finley Stadium is the home of NC State Wolfpack football at 4600 Trinity Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. It opened on October 8, 1966, according to Wikipedia, and its field is named Wayne Day Family Field. NC State lists a capacity of 56,919. The TowneBank Center tower rises above the west stands and holds 51 private suites, club seats and 112 press seats.
Quick answer
NC State lists a capacity of 56,919 for Carter-Finley Stadium. We found no official concert capacity. Among the concerts on Wikipedia's list with a crowd count, U2 drew the most, 55,027, in 2009.
- The Wolfpack bench is on the west side.
- Most student sections on the map are in the end zones.
- Bags must be clear, up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches.
- Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff.
Sections at Carter-Finley Stadium
Carter-Finley Stadium has sideline stands on the west and east and seats in both end zones. The section numbers below are read off NC State's 2023 stadium map, so check them against the map for your game.
- West sideline — sections 17 to 24 nearest the field and 25 to 31 behind them, under the TowneBank Center
- East sideline — sections 1 to 8 nearest the field and 9 to 15 behind them
- South end zone — sections 110 to 119 and 210 to 215, in front of the Murphy Center
- North end zone — sections 120 to 127 and 216 to 227, by the Finley Fieldhouse
- TowneBank Center — 51 suites and club seats above the west stands
Best seats at Carter-Finley Stadium
We found no official best-seat guide. On NC State's 2023 stadium map, the Wolfpack bench is on the west side, below the TowneBank Center, and the visiting bench is on the east. Most student sections on the map are in the end zones, sections 110 to 127. A few more are on the lower east side, in sections 7 and 8 and half of section 6, and students enter through Gate 6. Check the current map for your game, since the colors on the 2023 map may have changed.
Tips before you go
Stadium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff, and parking lots open five hours before, though some lots open at 5 p.m. for weekday games. When game-day parking is sold at the lot, NC State says it takes credit cards only. Bags must be clear and no bigger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, though a small clutch up to 6.5 by 4.5 inches is allowed. Umbrellas aren't allowed inside.
How to read the Carter-Finley Stadium seating chart
On the map, sections 1 to 8 are nearest the field on the east side, with 9 to 15 behind them. On the west, sections 17 to 24 are nearest the field and 25 to 31 sit behind them, under the TowneBank Center tower.
The end zones use three-digit numbers. Sections 110 to 119 and 210 to 215 are in the south end, in front of the Murphy Center. Sections 120 to 127 and 216 to 227 are in the north end, by the Finley Fieldhouse.
An ADA shuttle takes fans to and from Gate 11. Four golf carts also roam the lots on the east and west sides, by the Indoor Practice Facility and around Lenovo Center, to give fans a ride.
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The TowneBank Center was called the C. Richard Vaughn Towers until 2022, when TowneBank took the name for 10 years. Sports Illustrated reported in August 2025 that NC State planned upgrades for Raleighwood, the fan area near Gate 11. They included a shade structure, big TVs and a beer and wine bar. The south end zone holds the 103,254-square-foot Murphy Center, and the A.E. Finley Fieldhouse in the north end zone houses locker rooms.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does Carter-Finley Stadium have?
- NC State lists a capacity of 56,919 for Carter-Finley Stadium. We found no official concert capacity. Among the concerts on Wikipedia's list with a crowd count, U2 drew the most, 55,027, in 2009.
- What are the best seats at Carter-Finley Stadium?
- We found no official best-seat guide. On NC State's 2023 stadium map, the Wolfpack bench is on the west side, below the TowneBank Center, and the visiting bench is on the east. Most student sections on the map are in the end zones, sections 110 to 127. A few more are on the lower east side, in sections 7 and 8 and half of section 6, and students enter through Gate 6. Check the current map for your game, since the colors on the 2023 map may have changed.
- What sections does Carter-Finley Stadium have?
- Main sections include: West sideline — sections 17 to 24 nearest the field and 25 to 31 behind them, under the TowneBank Center; East sideline — sections 1 to 8 nearest the field and 9 to 15 behind them; South end zone — sections 110 to 119 and 210 to 215, in front of the Murphy Center. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Carter-Finley Stadium located?
- Carter-Finley Stadium is at 4600 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607, near Lenovo Center, the arena formerly known as PNC Arena. For RV parking without a reservation, NC State's fan guide says to contact the NC State Fairgrounds.
- How do I plan a private event at Carter-Finley Stadium?
- Premium game-day seats include the TowneBank Center suites and the Dail Club. Plan the Carter-Finley tailgate group's tables in our free chart maker.