CHARLOTTE – The 2023 Duke’s Mayo Kickoff Classic pitting North Carolina against South Carolina will get prime-time billing in front of a national television audience.
ESPN recently announced the contest, to be played at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, will start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2 – the first full weekend of college football action. The ACC-vs.-SEC showdown will be broadcast on ABC.
“We are thrilled to host what could be a top 25 matchup featuring two of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the country,” Charlotte Sports Foundation executive director Danny Morrison said in a release. “With two passionate fan bases we know that the stadium will have an incredible atmosphere and we look forward to showing off the Queen City to the nation.”
This will be the 60th meeting in football, with North Carolina holding a 35-20-4 advantage. South Carolina won the most recent matchup, 35-21 win in the 2021 Duke’s Mayo Bowl, also played in Charlotte.
“We are extremely grateful to support the traditions that come with college football and the positive impact they continue to have on the Charlotte community and fans around the country,” said Joe Tuza, President of Duke’s Mayo. “As a Southern brand and the Official Condiment of the Tailgate, we pride ourselves on memorable hospitality and hope to create a weekend of fun and unique experiences as we kick off another great season.”
ESPN also announced that the 2023 Duke’s Mayo Bowl featuring teams from the ACC and SEC will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 27.
For ticket information on this year’s Kickoff Classic, visit charlottesports.org.
