History
1926: Construction begins
Construction of Kenan Stadium began in November 1926.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: North Carolina Stadium — official source
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History
1927: Stadium completed
The original stadium and fieldhouse were completed in 1927.
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1927: First game
North Carolina defeated Davidson in Kenan Stadium’s first game on November 12, 1927.
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1997: Football center
The Kenan Football Center opened in 1997.
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2011: Loudermilk Center
The Loudermilk Center for Excellence and Blue Zone opened in 2011.
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2018: Chairback seating
Much of Kenan Stadium’s bleacher seating was converted to chairbacks in 2018.
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2020: Chris Smith Field
The playing field received the Chris Smith name in 2020.
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