Clemson secures berth in 20th ACC Football Championship Game

CHARLOTTE, NC (theACC.com) – The Clemson Tigers have secured a spot in the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship Game in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, December 7 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. This will be the 15th time in the last 16 years that the game will be in prime time. The 12th-ranked Tigers nationally, who are 9-3 overall this season and finished 7-1 in ACC play, will face No. 9 SMU, who finished the regular season 11-1 overall and 8-0 ACC ended the season.

The 20th ACC Football Championship Game will feature two top-12 teams in the national rankings, No. 9 SMU and No. 12 Clemson.

The Tigers were ranked 12th in the current College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings as of Tuesday, November 26th and have been ranked in all CFP rankings this year. Clemson was also ranked in the Associated Press and US LBM Coaches Top 25 polls throughout the season, climbing as high as No. 9 in the AP Poll (Oct. 20) and No. 8 in the Coaches Poll (Oct. 27). October).

The Tigers have been a perennial contender under head coach Dabo Swinney, boasting a top-12 offense in both overall and scoring this year and lighting up the scoring charts with an average of 35.7 points per game . The Tigers had a balanced offensive attack, as Clemson’s offense is the only team ranked in the top 26 nationally in both passing (275.1 YPG) and rushing offense (190.6 YPG) and the only program in the country that is averaging both 190 or more rushing yards and 270 or more passing yards per game this year.

Buy tickets and premium hospitality options today

Tickets for the 2024 ACC Football Championship Game are on sale now. Fans can purchase tickets in the following ways: New this year are multiple premium hospitality options such as club seats in the Gridiron Club, a full-service package with courtside seating in The Vault, and pre- and post-game experiences on the field.

Fans interested in purchasing or learning more about these exclusive offers can visit the ACC Football Championship page – click here.

It will be the Tigers’ 10th appearance in the ACC Football Championship Game, the last trip being in 2022. The 10 championship game appearances are the most among all ACC teams, followed by Florida State and Virginia Tech with six appearances each.


Clemson is looking to win its 22nd ACC football championship and is seeking its ninth win in the ACC Championship Game. Since the championship game was introduced in 2005, the Tigers have won the ACC Football Championship Game in 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022.


As the second team to clinch a spot in the championship game, the Tigers’ bench will be on the south side of the stadium. SMU’s bench will be on the north side of the field.

For the second consecutive year, the ACC Football Championship Game will feature the top two teams based on the highest winning percentage in regular-season conference play.


This year is the first of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. The new format includes the five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked teams as determined by the CFP Selection Committee.

Bank of America Stadium, home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, has hosted 13 of the last 14 ACC Football Championship Games. In 2018, the ACC, the Charlotte Sports Foundation and the Carolina Panthers announced a 10-year agreement to host the ACC Football Championship Game in Charlotte through the 2030 season.

Excluding the 2020 game, which had limited attendance due to the pandemic, the ACC Football Championship Games played at Bank of America Stadium recorded an average attendance of nearly 70,000 fans. The record attendance for the 2015 game between Clemson and North Carolina is 74,514, which also set an attendance record for Bank of America Stadium at the time.

The ACC champion has appeared in the National Championship Game or played in the College Football Playoff in eight of the last 11 seasons, with two teams reaching the playoffs in 2020. The ACC has won the second-most national titles since the CFP began in 2014 and is one of only two conferences to have a winning percentage of .500 or better in the playoffs. The ACC has had three different teams reach the CFP: Clemson (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020), Florida State (2014) and Notre Dame (2020), which entered 2020 as a full ACC member.

Gridiron Club – first class hospitality
Gridiron Club offers a unique gaming experience that stands out from the rest. Spanning 10,000 square feet, this exclusive club offers fans and their guests an exciting atmosphere to enjoy the ACC Football Championship Game. The indoor/outdoor space allows guests to enjoy great views, relax in comfortable seating, and enjoy first-class amenities.


The Gridiron Club is located in the elevated north corner of the stadium and provides excellent sight lines to midfield and both end zones. All seats are protected from the elements as they are located under the upper deck and are fully covered. In addition, radiant heat and fans ensure a pleasant climate in the high-quality outdoor seating areas.


The Gridiron Club offers an all-inclusive package with premium food and drinks, including beer and wine. Covered outdoor seating with cushioned chairs, heaters, ceiling fans and televisions is available to guests throughout the club. In addition, private restrooms are available exclusively for Gridiron Club guests.


Click here for more information and to purchase Gridiron Club seats.



The safe
The Vault is a premium hospitality package that puts fans right in the middle of the action.


This all-inclusive package ensures dedicated fans have everything they need, from hotel check-in to the post-game trophy celebration on the field at Bank of America Stadium. Fans enjoy luxurious pitchside seating, access to an air-conditioned lounge and a wide selection of food and drinks. The vault is located just behind the touchline of the first team that secures a place in the championship game, allowing fans of all ages to cheer on their favorite team up close.


Special features of The Vault Hospitality Package include a two-day stay with luxury accommodations in downtown Charlotte, bus transportation to Bank of America Stadium as part of the team police escort on game day, and a pre-game experience when the teams taking the field just minutes before kickoff and an exclusive opportunity to attend the post-game trophy celebration.


Click here for more information and to purchase The Vault seats.



Field experience before the game
Experience the thrill of the game like never before! Our pre-match on-field experience is open to fans of all ages and teams and offers an incredible opportunity to watch warm-ups up close with exclusive on-field passes. Imagine standing right on the field, just feet away from your favorite players as they prepare for the ACC Football Championship Game. Don’t miss this unforgettable moment! The experience begins as soon as the gates open and lasts until approximately 25 minutes before kick-off. In addition to purchasing this experience, you must have a valid game ticket.


Click here for more information and to purchase a Pregame Field Experience.



On-field experience with post-match trophy presentation
What better way to enjoy your team’s championship victory than being on the field as they lift the ACC Football Championship trophy? The Postgame Trophy Presentation Field Experience offers fans exclusive field access and authentic team-issued championship gear during the unforgettable postgame celebration.


When purchasing, be sure to select your team as this incredible experience is designed specifically for fans of the winning team. For example, if you purchase a pass for Team A but Team B emerges victorious, your purchase will be fully refunded after the game. In addition to purchasing this experience, possession of a valid game day ticket is required.



More exciting fan offers
In addition to the 2024 ACC Football Championship Game, ACC fans of all ages can take part in weekend festivities such as Fan Fest, taking place on Friday, December 6, from 3 to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday at Romare Bearden Park in downtown Charlotte, December 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. Free and open to the public, fans can enjoy pre-game fun with ACC mascot appearances, tailgate games, giveaways and more!


Fan Fest will be the premier venue in downtown Charlotte on Friday and Saturday leading up to the 2024 ACC Football Championship Game. Enjoy the excitement of other championship games on our LED screens, as well as a beer garden and various food trucks.


Located just a block from Bank of America Stadium at Romare Bearden Park, Fan Fest offers pre-game fun for fans of all ages!


ACC fans of all ages will have plenty to do including:

• Appearances by ACC Network Personalities, Chalk Talk
• Live performance by national recording artist Chris Lane
• Performances by ACC mascot and school band
• QB Challenge, Field Goal Kick, Football Pong
• Tailgate games, photo ops, free giveaways
• Shop for game day merchandise at Event1
• Additional yard for activating the Teachers Foundation