CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference football season will officially start the 2026 season in the Queen City. The 2026 ACC Football Kickoff will return to Charlotte, North Carolina, July 15-17, bringing all 17 ACC football programs to the league’s home city at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown.
Over three days, the ACC Football Kickoff will serve as the league’s premier preseason event, featuring head coaches and student-athletes from across the conference. ACC Network will provide comprehensive coverage throughout the event, including live interviews, press conferences and exclusive behind-the-scenes access as the countdown to kickoff begins.