ACC Media Days/Clemson

Clemson takes center stage at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff (media days) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Head coach Dabo Swinney and select players participate in official press conferences and exclusive media rounds. The preseason event sets the tone for the Tigers as they navigate roster changes and conference realignment.  The 2026 ACC Football Kickoff runs from Wednesday, July 15, to Friday, July 17, at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. The three-day event features all 17 ACC head coaches and over 50 of the league’s top student-athletes.  Clemson University will take center stage at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday, July 16, from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET, airing live on the ACC Network.  The Tigers head into the event following a packed Clemson Football Media Dayheld locally on campus earlier this week on July 14, where head coach Dabo Swinney set a tone of urgency for the upcoming season.