CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Prior to North Carolina women’s basketball hosting First Round games of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, read below for all the information you may need before your visit to Carmichael Arena to cheer on the Tar Heels.

GAME TIMES

No. 5 Maryland vs. No. 12 Murray State

3:00 p.m. ET – ESPNU

No. 4 North Carolina vs. No. 13 Western Illinois

5:30 p.m. ET – ESPNEWS

*Doors open at 2:00 p.m.

TICKETS

Visit GoHeels.com/Tickets for seats for Friday’s games, tickets will be valid for both games.

SPECTATOR PARKING

Spectators coming to Carmichael Arena for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament are encouraged to park in the Bell Tower Lot with a shuttle available or the Raleigh Road Visitors Lot. Parking for spectators is $10.

ADA PARKING

Fans looking for ADA parking should park in the Cobb Deck where they will be taken to Carmichael Arena via shuttle. ADA Parking is $10