About the Event
Each summer, ACC Football Kickoff turns Charlotte into the center of the college football conversation. Coaches and student-athletes from every league program address the media ahead of the new season — previewing rosters, expectations, and storylines that will shape the fall.
In 2026, the event runs July 15–17 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. The ACC has confirmed all 17 head coaches and 50+ student-athletes as attendees. ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips will also address the national media during the three-day event.
Live Coverage
7:30 AM ET · Doors open
Connectivity is live across all four VLANs — production, press, guest, and P2P — as 17 head coaches arrive at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Let's roll.
7:30 AM · Jul 15, 2026
6:45 PM ET · Day 1 wrap
Full media-day block delivered — zero dropped frames on the P2P static-IP circuit to New York. Reset and ready for Day 2.
6:45 PM · Jul 15, 2026
9:04 AM ET · Day 2 is live
Day 2 is live. The ACC Network press-room backbone is humming and every session is on the air. 17 coaches on deck.
Watch on X9:04 AM · Jul 16, 2026
8:12 AM ET · Circuit check
Redundant P2P static-IP circuit is carrying live media to NY — zero dropped frames through the morning block.
8:12 AM · Jul 16, 2026
9:00 AM ET · Final day
Final day of Kickoff is underway. Six more programs to the podium before the ACC turns the page to the season.
9:00 AM · Jul 17, 2026
5:30 PM ET · That's a wrap
Three days, 17 programs, one network that never blinked. Thanks Charlotte — see you at the ACC Championship in December.
5:30 PM · Jul 17, 2026
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Kickoff Schedule by Day
Teams appear in groups across three days. Each session includes a head coach press conference and student-athlete interviews with national and local media.
Partners
Join us for an unparalleled live streaming experience from the Charlotte Hilton Uptown! Stay connected with the latest action from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) as we bring you uniolive broadcasts and radio streams directly from our premier location. Enjoy real-time coverage from all ACC radio stations and broadcast partners, ensuring you don't miss a moment of the excitement. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual listener, our event promises to keep you in the heart of the action, no matter where you are. Tune in and be a part of the ACC community with live updates, expert commentary, and thrilling play-by-play coverage. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to listen live and engage with your favorite ACC teams and broadcasters!
How to Watch
ACC Network provides live coverage each day beginning at 9 a.m. ET from the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Programming airs across ACC Network (ACCN), ACC Network Extra (ACCNX), and select sessions on ESPN platforms.
You do not need to be in Charlotte to follow along — tune in on your cable or streaming provider's ACC Network channel, or stream through the ESPN app where available.
2026 Season on TV
Alongside Kickoff week, the ACC and its television partners announced kickoff times and network designations for more than 40 games in weeks 0–5 — including a record 15 Friday night games during the 2026 season.
Additional game times will be announced on a 12-day or six-day selection process throughout the season on theACC.com.
Event Gallery
Photos from ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte and the 2026 season ahead.
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PazNetworks in Charlotte
Major ACC events in Charlotte — from Football Kickoff to the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium — depend on reliable audio-visual systems and high-capacity networking. PazNetworks provides the connectivity, production support, and infrastructure that keep live broadcasts, press rooms, and media workflows running without interruption.
Whether you are producing a multi-day media event or upgrading a venue for national coverage, our team scales solutions to match the demands of ACC-caliber productions.
ACC Football Kickoff begins July 15, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET — Hilton Charlotte Uptown
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