Reserve Your Spot
at the Carolina vs. Illinois
at this game
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.
Arrival/Check In
Welcome Party on Broadway with Food & Drinks Included
Honky Tonk Party Bus with Food & Drinks Included!
Tailgate Party with all food & drinks included steps from Bridgestone Arena
Gameday: Carolina vs. Illinois
Check Out/Departure
✅ 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
Bucket list trip for my son, Adam….Thank you Josh!!!!
Making it all inclusive with all of the events made it very special.
Josh arranged a fantastic trip for us and it was truly amazing! Being in another country and watching your favorite football team play, from the pep rally to game day, was an amazing experience. Just keep doing what you’re doing. Hope to see you next year for another fantastic experience!
We chose Sports Fans Travel because of the itinerary. It was more than a football game — it was a thoughtfully curated Australian adventure. We tried kangaroo pie, stopped on a dark road to see the Milky Way and the Southern Cross, fed wallabies in the Blue Mountains, took in the Opera House from a ferry, and hung out with 49ers QB and Pro Bowler Jeff Garcia, who was so approachable and a great choice for our host. Josh and Zack were always there and took care of everyone and everything — nothing was too small or unimportant. That's what made it such a good value, and why we'll book with Sports Fans Travel again without hesitation.
