Carter–Finley Stadium

Wayne Day Family Field at Carter–Finley Stadium is a sports venue in Raleigh, North Carolina. Home to the NC State Wolfpack football team, it opened in 1966 and has a current seating capacity of 56,919 seats.

Carter-Finley Stadium
Aerial view of the stadium, November 2007
Carter-Finley Stadium
Location within North Carolina
Carter-Finley Stadium
Carter-Finley Stadium (the United States)
Former namesCarter Stadium (1966–1979)
Location4600 Trinity Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Coordinates35°48′3″N 78°43′10″W
OwnerNorth Carolina State University
OperatorNorth Carolina State University
Capacity56,919 (2021–present)

Former capacity

List
    • 57,583 (2006–2021)
    • 57,500 (2005)
    • 56,800 (2004)
    • 53,800 (2003)
    • 51,500 (1992–2002)
    • 47,000 (1984–1991)
    • 45,600 (1974–1983)
    • 41,000 (1966–1973)
SurfaceTifway 419 Bermuda Grass (sidelines are artificial turf)
Construction
Broke groundDecember 14, 1964
OpenedOctober 8, 1966 (October 8, 1966)
Renovated2006, 2021
Expanded1992, 2003-2005, 2021
Construction cost$3.7 million
($34.7 million in 2023 dollars)
ArchitectMilton Small and Associates & Charles H. Kahn (original 1966 stadium)
Corley Redfoot Architects, Inc. (all additions and renovations since 2001)
Structural engineerLHC Structural Engineers (since 2001)
General contractorL.E. Wooten and Co.
Tenants
NC State Wolfpack (NCAA) 1966–present
Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks (WLAF) 1991
Website
gopack.com/carter-finley-stadium
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