News Flash

Fans from all over the country and the world are coming to town to watch a soccer game on July 23, 2024. 

English soccer champions Manchester City and Scottish side Celtic FC will play an exhibition match in Chapel Hill as part of the FC Series. It’s the second straight summer Kenan Stadium will host the FC Series after Chelsea and Wrexham played there in 2023. 

In addition to the excitement at Kenan, the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are planning a week of activities downtown including photos with mascots, pop up tee-shirt sales, and local tailgating opportunities. 

• Read the story by Laurie Paolicelli, executive director for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau- https://thelocalreporter.press/get-ready-for-a-summer-of-european-soccer-stars-in-north-carolina-manchester-city-and-glasgow-in-chapel-hill-july-23-2024/ ;
• Go Heels - https://goheels.com/news/2024/3/19/general-manchester-city-and-celtic-fc-to-meet-in-kenan-stadium-july-23
•  Keep your eye on www.visitchapelhill.org for more information.