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Reserve Your Spot at the Carolina vs. Illinois at this game

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!

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

  • Three People Per Room: $925/person
  • Four People Per Room: $849/person

Amount to pay now: $100 Down Payment per person

To purchase one or more of the packages above, place a $100 Down Payment and Sports Fans Travel will reach out within 48 hours to gather more information and allow you to choose your preferred package. Every price you see includes all taxes and fees — no hidden costs, ever.

Of course, if you have questions, hit us up at info@sportsfanstravel.com or call us at (704) 951‑7254.

Zero Percent Payment plans available
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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

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

It was so exceedingly well-organized. We all so appreciated that! You allowed us to "push the easy button" and just have a great time -- which we did!
Paul W.

Dublin trip 2025

We wanted to let you folks know that you crushed it!  The trip exceeded our expectations!  Every detail was incredibly well-conceived and executed by you.  And you loaded the package with so many fun activities and gatherings.  It allowed us to relax completely without any worries and simply enjoy Ireland to the fullest…which we did!  We truly had an absolute blast from the beginning to the end! You have put together a fantastic product and we wish you continued success.  And we especially hope that that the stars align and we are able to be with you again on a future adventure!
Paul V.

Dublin trip 2025

We suck at planning things to do when we go on vacation, so having everything planned for us already was great. We didn’t have to think about getting game tickets, plane tickets, book a hotel, or how to go sight seeing because it was all included. For us, this was a fantastic value and experience.
Nate G.

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!

The questions above relate to Nashville specifically so if you didn't find your answer, you should View All of our FAQs
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