North Carolina H469 mandates regular athletic competitions between high-enrollment UNC institutions in football, basketball, baseball, and softball.

North Carolina H469, the Restoring Rivalries Act, requires high-enrollment constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to regularly compete against one another in football, basketball, baseball, and softball. The bill defines eligible sports and high-enrollment institutions, mandating at least three home or away games for low-game count sports and at least one home or away game for high-game count sports. This act aims to preserve regional rivalries, economic benefits, and fan engagement, effective from the 2026-2027 academic year.

North Carolina H469 mandates regular athletic competitions between high-enrollment UNC institutions in football, basketball, baseball, and softball.

North Carolina H469, the Restoring Rivalries Act, requires high-enrollment constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to regularly compete against one another in football, basketball, baseball, and softball. The bill defines eligible sports and high-enrollment institutions, mandating at least three home or away games for low-game count sports and at least one home or away game for high-game count sports. This act aims to preserve regional rivalries, economic benefits, and fan engagement, effective from the 2026-2027 academic year.