2027 North Carolina Basketball Travel Package | UNC vs. Illinois in Nashville

Party with hundreds of other fans as we head to Nashville and cover Music City in Carolina Blue!

January 30, 2027 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville

All-Inclusive

All-Inclusive Happy Hour, Tailgate & Other Events

Game Day

Tickets to Carolina vs. Illinois included

No-Worry Travel

Onsite coordinators and expertly crafted itineraries

Join fellow Tar Heels fans in Nashville for one of the biggest non-conference basketball games of the season as North Carolina takes on Illinois in the 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown at Bridgestone Arena.

Whether you're making the short drive or flying in for the weekend, Sports Fans Travel makes it easy with official hotel packages, premium game tickets, and Nashville experiences you can only get in Nashville - we do all the legwork so you can focus on cheering on Carolina.

What’s included in the 2027 North Carolina Basketball Travel Package | UNC vs. Illinois in Nashville package

All this and more!

Hotel Accomodations

A great hotel in a killer location - within walking distance of Broadway, Nissan Stadium and ALL that Nashville has to offer!

Music City Welcome Happy Hour

Get ready for the best weekend of your life with food and drinks on the house, live music and MORE right on Broadway!

Honky Tonk Bus Tour

We’re taking over an **open-air Honky Tonk Express** party bus for a two-hour rolling party through Nashville. Drinks. Music. Chaos.

All-Inclusive Pre-Game Tailgate!

Featuring all-you-can drink delicious beer, wine, and cocktails along with a delicious buffet of all-you-can-eat grub, this will be the best party in Nashville -- and it's only steps from Bridgestone Arena!

Guaranteed Game Ticket

A guaranteed upper-level (end zone/corner) game ticket to the Carolina vs. Illinois -- want a better view? Upgrades to lower level available!

No Worries

Onsite support from professional Sports Fans Travel coordinators from the moment you sign up. Your dedicated trip host will email you as soon as you place your deposit and then they'll be the ones sharing drinks on gameday and throughout your trip!

Special Surprises

Moments you can’t plan for (but we somehow do). From a golf excursion to an unannounced special guest, we know JUST what it takes to make this bucket list trip as EPIC as you can get!

Swag Bag

Commemorative Sports Fans Travel Goody Bag featuring a commemorative shirt & scarf, travel adapter, and more fan essentials tailored for each experience!

Itinerary Details

Day 1 — Friday, January 29

Arrival/Check In

Welcome Party on Broadway with Food & Drinks Included

Day 2 — Saturday, January 30

Honky Tonk Party Bus with Food & Drinks Included!

Tailgate Party with all food & drinks included steps from Bridgestone Arena

Gameday: Carolina vs. Illinois

Day 3 — Sunday, January 31

Check Out/Departure

Itinerary dates and times are subject to change based on weather, capacity, and other unforseeable issues.

Pricing

Zero Percent Payment plans available

Non-Flight Packages

Check In 1/27, Check Out 1/29

2 Nights

What’s Included

🏨 Two Nights Accommodations on Broadway (w/ Breakfast Daily)

🎉 Friday Welcome Party on Broadway(Food + Drinks Included)

🚌 Honky Tonk Express Party Bus Tour (2 Hours, Drinks Included)

🍔 Pregame Tailgate before the game that you will NEVER FORGET (Food, Drinks, Entertainment)

🎟️ Game Ticket - Upper Level (Upgrade to Lower for $125)

🚗 $25 Uber Card to help you get around

👕 Exclusive Commemorative T-Shirt + Swag

One Person Per Room: $1,249/person
Two People Per Room: $999/person
Three People Per Room: $925/person
Four People Per Room: $849/person

Why Travel with Sports Fans Travel?

✅ Downtown Nashville hotel options

✅ Lower level game tickets available

✅ Stay with fellow Heels fans

✅ Flexible package options

✅ Dedicated travel support before and during your trip

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What our Travelers Have Said

We enjoyed all of the social activities, meeting and getting to know the Seahawkers on this trip. It was a great package all the way around and we were fortunate to be a part of the festivities. It was very well done!

Paul D.

New Orleans trip 2022

Tailgate was A+. Loved the tailgate right next to the stadium…..Exceptional trip. We will be going again.

Ron R.

Washington, DC trip 2021

Bucket list trip for my son, Adam….Thank you Josh!!!!

Debbie G.

Green Bay, WI trip 2021

Taylor was great! We had a great time and made several new friends. We appreciated the options for hotels.we are frequent travelers but thought the tips were well thought out for those who may not travel often or who have traveled internationally before.

Shannon W.

Dublin trip 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

All domestic experiences are designed to arrive on Friday and depart on Monday so you have time to see the best of the city and then enjoy the game! Should the game fall on a Monday night, we will adjust accordingly but most domestic trips will be Friday-Monday (three nights).

We are not offering a flight package for this particular Experience - we recommend all fans meet us in Nashville!

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