North Carolina baseball is giving fans a bigger fall look than ever before.
The Diamond Heels have mapped out their 2026 fall schedule, and it starts with the first official team practice on Monday, Sept. 7. That group will look a little different, even after a trip to the College World Series Finals, because Carolina is bringing back 18 players while adding 23 newcomers to Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium.
Scott Forbes has lined up four fall scrimmages, the most the program has ever hosted in an offseason, and every one of them will be open to the public at no cost.
The first chance to see the Heels comes against a familiar opponent close to home. Carolina will host the Charlotte 49ers, coached by Carolina alum Robert Woodard, for two games at The Bosh on Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. and Sept. 19 at 1 p.m.
Walters State is next on the calendar. The junior college powerhouse will come to Chapel Hill for an exhibition on Friday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.
ET. Fans planning to attend should know there will be no concessions available at the ballpark, so they are encouraged to bring their own food and drink.
The fall slate wraps up with Carolina’s latest exhibition against NC State, set for Friday, Oct. 16 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Tickets for that game will go on sale soon.
More updates are expected through social media, and fans can follow @DiamondHeels on Twitter for the latest news around Carolina Baseball. Those who can’t make it in person will still be able to hear Dave Nathan on the call live on goheels.com.
2026 Fall Baseball Schedule
Sept. 7 - First official practice
Sept. 18 - Charlotte - 5 PM - The Bosh
Sept. 19 - Charlotte - 1 PM - The Bosh
Oct. 2 - Walters State - 4 PM - The Bosh
Oct. 16 - vs. NC State - 6 PM - DBAP
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