Wake Forest Athletics
Sunday, April 12
Winston-Salem, N.C.
All Day
Wake Forest University
vs
The Carolina Cup Finals
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh / Wake Forest Athletics
Matchups Set for The Carolina Cup Finale
4/8/2026 11:46:00 AM | Men's Soccer
The Demon Deacons will take on triad rival UNCG at 6 p.m. at Spry Stadium.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – After weeks of competitive spring action, the Carolina Cup reaches its conclusion Sunday at Spry Stadium, where Wake Forest will host a full slate of final matchups, highlighted by the championship contest and the Demon Deacons' own evening tilt in front of their home crowd.
As announced at the start of the spring, Wake Forest once again serves as the centerpiece of the event, welcoming one of the region's strongest fields to Spry Stadium for a championship-style finish. Now, with the final matchups set, the Deacs are set to close out their spring campaign in a high-energy environment against familiar competition.
Make sure to grab your tickets now for as low as $13!
Championship Day at Spry
Sunday's action features five matches across Spry Stadium and the adjacent training field, culminating in the Carolina Cup Championship between North Carolina and Virginia Tech at 3:30 p.m. The full day reflects the depth and quality of the competition, with regional powers squaring off throughout the afternoon.
Wake Forest will cap the night under the lights, taking on UNC Greensboro at 6 p.m. at Spry Stadium. The matchup provides the Deacs an opportunity to finish the spring on a strong note in front of their home supporters.
Full Schedule
Deacs Back at Home
Hosting the Carolina Cup Finals reinforces Spry Stadium's reputation as one of the premier venues in college soccer and gives the Deacs a unique advantage to close out the spring season.
Sunday's matchup with UNC Greensboro offers a competitive in-state test and a chance for Wake Forest to continue building momentum heading into the fall. With a full day of soccer leading into the evening kickoff, the atmosphere is expected to mirror that of a postseason environment.
A Premier Spring Event
The Carolina Cup has once again delivered a stacked field, featuring programs that have consistently competed at the top of the national landscape. Sunday's finals serve as a showcase not only for the championship contenders, but for every program involved, including a Wake Forest side eager to make a statement on its home pitch.
Annually some of the highest performing programs in the country, the teams in The Carolina Cup field over the past five seasons have combined to earn:
With fans set to pack Spry Stadium from start to finish, the Demon Deacons will look to close out the Carolina Cup in style and carry that momentum forward into the 2026 season.
As announced at the start of the spring, Wake Forest once again serves as the centerpiece of the event, welcoming one of the region's strongest fields to Spry Stadium for a championship-style finish. Now, with the final matchups set, the Deacs are set to close out their spring campaign in a high-energy environment against familiar competition.
Make sure to grab your tickets now for as low as $13!
Championship Day at Spry
Sunday's action features five matches across Spry Stadium and the adjacent training field, culminating in the Carolina Cup Championship between North Carolina and Virginia Tech at 3:30 p.m. The full day reflects the depth and quality of the competition, with regional powers squaring off throughout the afternoon.
Wake Forest will cap the night under the lights, taking on UNC Greensboro at 6 p.m. at Spry Stadium. The matchup provides the Deacs an opportunity to finish the spring on a strong note in front of their home supporters.
Full Schedule
- High Point vs. South Carolina – 1:00 p.m. (Spry Stadium)
- UNC Wilmington vs. Duke – 1:00 p.m. (Spry Training Field)
- Championship Match: North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech – 3:30 p.m. (Spry Stadium)
- UNC Greensboro vs. Wake Forest – 6:00 p.m. (Spry Stadium)
- NC State vs. Campbell – 6:00 p.m. (Spry Training Field)
Deacs Back at Home
Hosting the Carolina Cup Finals reinforces Spry Stadium's reputation as one of the premier venues in college soccer and gives the Deacs a unique advantage to close out the spring season.
Sunday's matchup with UNC Greensboro offers a competitive in-state test and a chance for Wake Forest to continue building momentum heading into the fall. With a full day of soccer leading into the evening kickoff, the atmosphere is expected to mirror that of a postseason environment.
A Premier Spring Event
The Carolina Cup has once again delivered a stacked field, featuring programs that have consistently competed at the top of the national landscape. Sunday's finals serve as a showcase not only for the championship contenders, but for every program involved, including a Wake Forest side eager to make a statement on its home pitch.
Annually some of the highest performing programs in the country, the teams in The Carolina Cup field over the past five seasons have combined to earn:
- 93 appearances in the top-10 of the United Soccer Coaches poll
- 23 NCAA Tournament appearances
- 4 times ranked No. 1 in United Soccer Coaches poll
- 10 regular season conference titles
- 6 conference tournament titles
With fans set to pack Spry Stadium from start to finish, the Demon Deacons will look to close out the Carolina Cup in style and carry that momentum forward into the 2026 season.
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