UNC has been one of the most heavily-discussed programs in college football since eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick became North Carolina's head coach in late 2024. Now, after what seems like the most anticipated offseason in UNC football history, it's time to actually play some football.
The Tar Heels open their season at home against TCU on Labor Day, a primetime Monday night game that will air nationally on ESPN. This game has everything going for it – Belichick's first game as a college football head coach, a standalone holiday night game, with no other FBS games schedule on 9/1, and it's all just days before the NFL's season-opener.
Needless to say, the vast majority of the sporting world will be watching this football game. So, why not head down to Chapel Hill and watch it in person at Kenan Stadium? It's one of the highest-demand games of 2025 for a reason, as Belichick is arguably the greatest football coach of all time and the Tar Heels have a damn-good team entering this season.
BUY NOW: Tickets to UNC's college football season opener vs. TCU on StubHub
UNC has 70 newcomers on its roster, including 40 transfers and 30 freshmen, so Belichick certainly has his hands full. But the man who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl wins as a head coach seems to have a pretty firm grasp on his role at Chapel Hill.
Oddsmakers are already sold, projecting the Tar Heels to finish with eight wins after a disappointing 6-7 season under Mack Brown last year. No matter what happens this time around, UNC should be a weekly must-watch all season.
Want to experience the inaugural game of the Bill Belichick Tar Heels in person? Here's everything you need to know about UNC vs. TCU on Labor Day 2025, including kickoff time as well as links to the best and cheapest tickets.
North Carolina vs. TCU 2025 tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for the North Carolina-TCU season-opener are available now on StubHub!
Ticket prices start at $124. The "best deal" is listed at $183 — the per-ticket price for two seats in Section 109, Row B. The best view — basically right at midfield on the UNC side — is from seats running for $427 each.
These prices will likely fluctuate as this highly-anticipated game draws closer. Click the link below to see the most up-to-date pricing and seat availability.
BUY NOW: Best prices, seats for UNC vs. TCU 2025 season-opener on Labor Day
North Carolina vs. TCU 2025 date, time
- Date: Monday, September 1
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
North Carolina will host TCU in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. The Tar Heels' home and season opener will kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Sep. 1, 2025 (Labor Day), with ESPN broadcast coverage live from Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.
North Carolina football schedule 2025
Below is a breakdown of the Tar Heels' 2025 football schedule. You can buy tickets to any UNC game here.
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent |
| Sep. 1 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. TCU |
| Sep. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | @ Charlotte |
| Sep. 13 | 3:30 p.m. | vs. Richmond |
| Sep. 20 | TBD | @ UCF |
| Oct. 4 | TBD | vs. Clemson |
| Oct. 17 | 10:30 | @ Cal |
| Oct. 25 | TBD | vs. Virginia |
| Oct. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | @ Syracuse |
| Nov. 8 | TBD | vs. Stanford |
| Nov. 15 | TBD | @ Wake Forest |
| Nov. 22 | TBD | vs. Duke |
| Nov. 29 | TBD | @ NC State |
TCU football schedule 2025
Below is a breakdown of the Horned Frogs' 2025 football schedule. Purchase tickets for any TCU game here.
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent |
| Sep. 1 | 8:00 p.m. | @ UNC |
| Sep. 13 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. Abilene Christian |
| Sep. 20 | TBD | vs. SMU |
| Sep. 26 | 9:00 p.m. | @ Arizona State |
| Oct. 4 | TBD | vs. Colorado |
| Oct. 11 | TBD | @ Kansas State |
| Oct. 18 | TBD | vs. Baylor |
| Oct. 25 | TBD | @ West Virginia |
| Nov. 8 | TBD | vs. Iowa State |
| Nov. 15 | TBD | @ BYU |
| Nov. 22 | TBD | @ Houston |
| Nov. 29 | TBD | vs. Cincinnati |