Clemson earns spot in 20th ACC Football Championship Game

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CHARLOTTE, NC (theACC.com) – The Clemson Tigers earned a berth in the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship Game in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. 8 PM ET on ABC. It is the 15th time in the last 16 years that the game has been held in prime time. The no. 12 nationally ranked Tigers, who are 9-3 overall on the season and finished 7-1 in ACC play, will take on the No. 9 SMU, which finished the regular season 11-1 overall and 8-0 in the ACC.

The 20th ACC Football Championship Game will feature two top-12 nationally ranked teams in the No. 9 SMU and no. 12 Clemson.

Placed as no. 12 in the latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings on Tuesday, Nov. 26, the Tigers have been ranked in each of the CFP rankings this year. Clemson has also been ranked all season in both the Associated Press and US LBM Coaches Top 25 polls, climbing as high as the No. 9 in AP Poll (October 20) and no. 8 in the Coaches Poll (October 27).

The Tigers have been perennial powerhouses under head coach Dabo Swinney, and have done so this year with a top-12 offense in both total and scoring offense, lighting up the scoreboard with an average of 35.7 points per game. The Tigers have 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 (190.6 ypg) offense and is the only program in the country with an average of both 190 or more rushing. yards and 270 or more passing yards per match this year.

Buy tickets and premium hospitality options today

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

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

That’s the Tigers’ 10 appearances in the ACC Football Championship Game with their last trip coming in 2022. The 10 championship games are the most among any ACC team, with Florida State and Virginia Tech tied for the most with six appearances each.


Clemson will look to win its league-leading 22nd ACC Football Championship title and is aiming for its ninth victory in the ACC Championship Game. Since the championship game’s inception in 2005, the Tigers won the ACC Football Championship Game in 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022.


As the second team to earn a berth 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.

The ACC Football Championship Game will feature the top two teams for the second consecutive year 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 will include the five highest-ranked conference champions plus 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 been the site of 13 of the past 14 ACC Football Championship Games. In 2018, the ACC, the Charlotte Sports Foundation and the Carolina Panthers announced a 10-year agreement to keep the ACC Football Championship Game in Charlotte through the 2030 season.

Not including the 2020 game, which had limited attendance due to the pandemic, ACC Football Championship Games played at Bank of America Stadium have averaged nearly 70,000 fans. The game attendance record is 74,514 for the 2015 contest between Clemson and North Carolina, which also set a Bank of America Stadium attendance record at the time.

The ACC champion has played in the national championship game or competed 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 that 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 competed as a full ACC member in 2020.

Gridiron Club – Premium Hospitality
The Gridiron Club offers a unique gameday experience that stands out from the rest. Spanning over 10,000 square feet, this exclusive club provides fans and their guests with an exciting atmosphere to enjoy the ACC Football Championship Game. With an indoor/outdoor setting, guests can enjoy stunning views, relax in comfortable seating and enjoy first-class amenities.


Located in the elevated north corner of the stadium, the Gridiron Club offers excellent sight lines to midfield and both end zones. All seats are protected from weather and wind as they are located under the upper deck and are fully covered. In addition, radiant heat and fans are used to ensure a comfortable climate in the first-class outdoor seating.


The Gridiron Club operates on an all-inclusive basis, providing high-end food and beverages – including beer and wine. Guests can enjoy covered outdoor seating with cushioned chairs, heaters, ceiling fans and televisions throughout the club. Additionally, private restrooms are available exclusively for Gridiron Club guests.


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



The vault
The Vault is a premium hospitality package that immerses fans right in the heart of the action.


This all-inclusive package ensures dedicated fans have everything they need, from hotel check-in to the postgame trophy celebration on the field at Bank of America Stadium. Fans will enjoy luxury side-by-side seating, access to a climate-controlled lounge and a wide selection of food and drinks. The Vault is located directly behind the sidelines of the first team to earn a spot in the championship game, so fans of all ages can cheer on their favorite teams up close.


Features of The Vault hospitality package will include a two-night stay with luxury accommodations in downtown Charlotte, bus transportation to Bank of America Stadium as part of the team police escort caravan on game day, a pregame experience when the teams take the field minutes before . kickoff, and an exclusive opportunity to participate in the postgame trophy celebration.


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



Pregame Field Experience
Experience the excitement of the game like never before! Open to fans of all ages and teams, our pregame field experience offers an incredible opportunity to see warm-ups up close with exclusive 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 starts as soon as the gates open and lasts until about 25 minutes before kickoff. Must have a valid game ticket in addition to purchasing this experience.


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



Postgame Trophy Presentation Field Experience
What better way to enjoy your team’s championship victory than to be on the field as they hoist the ACC Football Championship trophy? The Postgame Trophy Presentation Field Experience gives fans exclusive access to the field along with 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 buy a pass for Team A but Team B wins, your purchase will be fully refunded after the match. Must have a valid game day ticket in addition to purchasing this experience.



Other exciting fan offers
In addition to the 2024 ACC Football Championship Game, ACC fans of all ages can participate in weekend festivities, including Fan Fest, which will take place in uptown Charlotte at Romare Bearden Park on Friday, December 6 from 3-9 p.m. ET and Saturday, December 7 from 10am-7pm ET. Free and open to the public, fans can enjoy pre-game fun with appearances by the ACC Mascots, tailgate games, giveaways and more!


Fan Fest is the premier destination in uptown 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 along with a beer garden and a variety of food trucks.


Located just one block from Bank of America Stadium at Romare Bearden Park, Fan Fest features pregame fun for fans of all ages!


ACC fans of all ages will find plenty to do, including:

  • Appearances by ACC Network personalities, Chalk Talk

  • Live performance by national recording artist Chris Lane

  • ACC Mascot and school band performances

  • QB Challenge, Field Goal Kick, Football Pong

  • Tailgate Games, Photo Ops, Free Giveaways

  • Buy game day merchandise from Event1

  • Extra Yard for Teachers Foundation Activation