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Uptown prepares for Duke’s Mayo Classic, Wake Forest and Notre Dame to face-off in 2027

Duke’s Mayo’s annual college football series is expected to draw more than 70,000 people to Bank of America Stadium.

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BofA Stadium will welcome college football and mayo fans for the Duke’s Mayo Classic in August.

Photo via Charlotte Sports Foundation

It feels like just yesterday Virginia Tech Hokies and the Minnesota Golden Gophers faced off in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Now, all eyes are on Bank of America Stadium for this year’s Duke’s Mayo Classic matchup on Saturday, Aug. 29.

Know before you go

  • The game starts at 7 p.m.
  • App State will be the away team, and UNC Charlotte will be the home team.
  • Tickets start at $68.
  • Can’t make it? Watch it on ESPNU.
  • Duke’s Mayo Fan Fest | 1-5:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | Expect live music, food, drinks, merchandise, and a kids zone.
  • UNC Charlotte Tailgate | 1 p.m. | Clutch Kitchen & Pour House
  • App State Pre-game Party | 3-5 p.m. | The Brickyard

Mark your calendar

Charlotte Sports Foundation recently announced Wake Forest and Notre Dame will play for the coveted Duke’s Mayo bath in 2027, and future Duke’s Mayo Classics are ready on the sidelines.

  • Sept. 29, 2026: West Virginia University vs. University of Virginia
  • Aug. 28, 2027: North Carolina A&T University vs. North Carolina Central University
  • TBA, 2027: Wake Forest University vs. University of Notre Dame
  • TBA, 2028: University of Tennessee vs. West Virginia University
  • Sept. 4, 2032: University of Virginia vs. West Virginia University

Pro tip: Presale registration is underway for future games.

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