Football October 29, 2026 Championship Saturday Awaits: Tickets on Sale Now for the 2026 ACC Football Championship Game The ACC’s Top Teams Collide December 5 at Bank of America Stadium CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Championship Saturday returns to Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, December 5, as tickets for the 2026 ACC Football Championship Game are on sale now through Ticketmaster and theACC.com. The 22nd annual ACC Football Championship Game will kick off at noon ET on ABC, opening college football’s Championship Saturday. The game will feature the conference’s top two teams following the regular season, with the winner claiming the ACC Championship and an automatic berth in the College Football Playoff. “The ACC Football Championship Game provides a national stage to showcase our programs and student-athletes as they compete for an ACC Title and an automatic berth in the College Football Playoff,” said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D. “With a noon kickoff on ABC, fans in Charlotte and across the country will have the opportunity to watch the ACC lead off Championship Saturday. We look forward to an outstanding day of ACC football at Bank of America Stadium in the Queen City.” The noon ET kickoff places the ACC in a prominent national television window to open Championship Saturday. The appearance on ABC continues a long-standing broadcast partnership, as 2026 marks the 14th consecutive year and 18th time overall that the ACC Football Championship Game will air on the network. The title game has been televised on either ABC or ESPN every year since its inaugural season in 2005. The ACC Football Championship Game has played a significant role in the national postseason landscape, with the conference champion advancing to the National Championship Game or competing in the College Football Playoff in nine of the last 13 seasons. Five ACC teams have reached the CFP – Clemson, Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame and SMU – while Clemson captured national championships following the 2016 and 2018 seasons. The 22nd annual ACC Football Championship Game will once again be played at Bank of America Stadium, home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. Charlotte has hosted 15 of the last 16 championship games. Fans can make a weekend of Championship Saturday with festivities throughout Uptown Charlotte, including Fan Fest at Romare Bearden Park. Additional information on fan events, including the Friday night concert headliner, will be announced at a later date. Purchase Tickets and Premium Hospitality Options Today Tickets for the 2026 ACC Football Championship Game are on sale now and can be purchased through theACC.com and Ticketmaster. Groups of 20 or more can take advantage of exclusive pricing and special on-field experiences. For group benefits and pricing, visit theACC.com/FCG or email tickets@theacc.org. Premium hospitality options provide fans with an elevated gameday experience. To learn more or secure premium seating, visit the ACC Football Championship page. Registix Reserve is a field-level experience featuring VIP club access, a parking pass, private entrance, exclusive access to an all-inclusive culinary experience in a climate-controlled lounge and postgame field access. The experience is available from gate opening through the conclusion of the championship awards ceremony. Gridiron Club is a club-level shared-suite experience that includes reserved seating and all-inclusive food and beverage. The experience is available from gate opening through the conclusion of the championship awards ceremony. Pregame Field Passes provide field access beginning 90 minutes before kickoff through the final 25 minutes of the pregame clock. Postgame Field Access provides fans the opportunity to experience the championship awards ceremony from a designated on-field area. Fan Fest ACC Football fans of all ages can take part in Championship Saturday weekend festivities throughout the Queen City, including Fan Fest at Romare Bearden Park. The free, two-day event will be open Friday, December 4, from 4-10 p.m. ET and Saturday, December 5, from 8-11:30 a.m. ET. Fan Fest will reopen following the game and remain open until 8 p.m. ET. Fans can enjoy appearances by all 17 ACC Football mascots, a Friday night concert, games, giveaways, food trucks, a beer garden and more. ACC Network will also broadcast ACC PMlive from Fan Fest on Friday afternoon. Additional Fan Fest activities include: Appearances by ACC Network personalities Participating team band performances QB Challenge, field goal kick and football pong Tailgate games, photo opportunities and giveaways ACC Football Championship Game merchandise available from Event1 Extra Yard for Teachers Foundation activation Championship game viewing on LED screens Additional event information will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats now and make plans to join the ACC in Charlotte for Championship Saturday.