NC State-Wake Forest Basketball Game Moved Up Due to Winter Weather

Matchup now set for noon tipoff on Saturday to avoid expected snowstorm.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 7:39pm

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The scheduled men's basketball game between NC State and Wake Forest has been moved up to a noon tipoff on Saturday, January 30, 2026 due to an incoming winter storm. The game was originally set for a 3:45 p.m. ET start at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Why it matters

The change in game time is intended to allow fans and teams to safely travel to and from the game before the expected snowfall arrives. Rescheduling high-profile college basketball matchups due to weather is a common occurrence, as schools aim to prioritize the safety of players, staff, and spectators.

The details

NC State and Wake Forest jointly announced the schedule change, moving the game up by several hours to a noon ET tipoff on Saturday. The Rodney Rogers Day celebration originally planned for the game will now be shifted to Wake Forest's March 7 home game against California.

  • The game was originally scheduled for 3:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 30, 2026.
  • The game will now tip off at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 30, 2026.

The players

NC State

The NC State men's basketball team is the opponent in this matchup against Wake Forest.

Wake Forest

The Wake Forest men's basketball team is the host for this game, which will now take place at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

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What’s next

Wake Forest said it would reschedule Rodney Rogers Day for March 7 when the school hosts California.

The takeaway

Rescheduling high-profile college basketball games due to inclement weather is a common occurrence, as schools prioritize the safety of players, staff, and spectators over maintaining the originally scheduled game time.