See Ludacris before cheering on the Tar Heels vs. Clemson

Rameses the mascot leads Carolina students in cheers during the Tar Heels' football game against T.C.U. — The Tar Heels return to action after an open week to host ACC preseason favorite Clemson. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)

Three-time Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor Ludacris will take the stage Oct. 4 in Polk Place before Carolina’s football game against Clemson as part of the Chapel Thrill Concert Series presented by The Rams Club.

The Tar Heels kick off at noon at Kenan Stadium. Here’s everything you need to know.

Ludacris to perform free concert

Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, who has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, will perform for Tar Heel fans at 10 a.m. in front of Wilson Library, in the heart of UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus.

Ludacris’s resume includes blockbuster singles such as “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad.” He’s added ingenious videos that demonstrate his far-reaching imagination and shown a creative willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like.

He has also seamlessly transitioned to acting, with credits including the fan favorite role of “Tej” in Universal Pictures’ box office phenomenon “Fast & Furious” franchise. Ludacris is set to reprise his role for the eighth time in “Fast X: Part 2”, which is set to release in 2027.

Previous Chapel Thrill performers include Chase Rice and John Stone.

A Tar Heel football player high-fives a fan during the Old Well walk ahead of their game against T.C.U.

The Tar Heels will walk from the Old Well to Kenan Stadium as part of the Old Well Walk ahead of their game against Clemson. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)

Game day information

The Old Well Walk will also return Saturday. At 9:30 a.m., the team will walk from the Old Well through Polk Place and around the Bell Tower to the stadium, allowing fans enjoying Chapel Thrill Game Day to cheer on the Tar Heels on as they prepare for the game.

In addition to the new concert series, The Modelo Kickoff Club has doubled in size and moved to a premium position in front of the stage within Polk Place. The Kickoff Club remains the perfect spot for fans to grab a drink before the game. Entry is free, and alcohol will be available for purchase. Food trucks will also be available in and around Polk Place along with large LED screens, plus a new and dedicated student tailgate area allowing all of campus to join the pre-game fun.

UNC will work with its tailgate activation partner REVELxp to execute Chapel Thrill Game Day and will provide turnkey tailgating on all four quads at the Bell Tower, the Kenan Amphitheater and Dorrance Field. Fans may upgrade their game day with hassle-free, full-service tailgates at some of the most scenic locations on campus by contacting REVELxp at 919-869-5486 or unc@revelxp.com.

Carolina alumni will also continue to host the pregame tradition of climbing 128 steps from the ground floor to the fourth floor of the iconic Bell Tower before home football games.

Meanwhile, the Coca-Cola Fan Zone, located in the Pit, remains a great place for fans to grab giveaways and enjoy fun activities for all ages. The area features kids’ activities, golf simulators, bounce houses, sponsor activations, autograph sessions with Carolina student-athletes, a large LED screen and more.