UNC Basketball Hosts Final Home Games of February

Tar Heels welcome ranked opponents to Chapel Hill in final week of regular season

Feb. 23, 2026 at 9:05am

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The University of North Carolina men's basketball team, ranked 16th in the AP Top 25 and 20th in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, will play their final home games of the regular season in Chapel Hill during the last week of February. The Tar Heels, currently 21-6 overall and 9-5 in ACC play, will host two ranked opponents at the Dean E. Smith Center to close out the month.

Why it matters

As one of the most storied college basketball programs, UNC's final home games of the regular season are always highly anticipated events for the team's loyal fanbase in Chapel Hill and across North Carolina. These matchups could have major implications for the Tar Heels' seeding in the upcoming ACC and NCAA tournaments.

The details

UNC will first welcome the 21st-ranked team in the country to Chapel Hill on February 25th. Then on February 28th, the Tar Heels will host another ranked opponent to close out the regular season at home.

  • The Tar Heels will host their final home games of February on February 25 and February 28.
  • UNC is currently ranked 16th in the AP Top 25 and 20th in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

The players

University of North Carolina

One of the most successful college basketball programs in the United States, with 6 NCAA championships and 21 ACC tournament titles.

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What’s next

After these final home games, UNC will turn its attention to the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament, where the team will look to make a deep postseason run.

The takeaway

UNC basketball's final home games of the regular season in Chapel Hill are must-see events for the team's passionate fanbase, as the Tar Heels aim to secure favorable seeding for the upcoming conference and national tournaments.