UNCG Training Facilities
The Norwegian Men’s National Football Team will be training for their 2026 World Cup games at UNC Greensboro’s world-class soccer facility for the duration of their tournament. Head Coach Ståle Solbakken chose Greensboro because UNCG offers a top training facility and an ideal setting to optimize performance.
The Facility
The UNCG Soccer Stadium is a modern, soccer-only facility located in the heart of campus. Both the men’s and women’s teams celebrated their 35th season in the state-of-the-art facility in 2025.
The stadium still rivals any collegiate soccer facility in the nation — featuring a Bermuda-style natural-grass playing field with a state-of-the-art drainage system, broadcast-quality lighting, and permanent seating for 3,540 spectators.
In 2025, Brazilian club SE Palmeiras trained at the facility during the FIFA Club World Cup. Prior to the 1996 Olympics, the Norwegian women’s national team trained here and played an exhibition match — making this a homecoming of sorts for Norwegian football.
3,540
Permanent Seats
150
Candlepower Lighting
35th
Season in 2025
70%+
Home Win Rate
Bermuda natural-grass field with state-of-the-art drainage
150-candlepower lighting for live TV broadcast coverage
1,112 chairback seats + 2,428 bleacher seats with backs
Video scoreboard with message center & press box
Brick wall surrounding the full facility
Wall of Honor recognizing outstanding UNCG players & coaches
NCAA & International tournament host history
Located in the heart of the UNCG campus
Stadium Gallery
“The World Cup is a test, both mentally and physically. It is extremely important to be able to disconnect from matches and training and have good facilities.”
— Ståle Solbakken, Head Coach · Norwegian Men’s National Football Team
Stadium History
The UNCG Soccer Stadium opened Sept. 7, 1991, dedicated before a sellout crowd. It has since hosted NCAA championships, international competitions, and professional teams — building a legacy that makes it a natural home for Team Norway’s 2026 World Cup preparations.
1991 Stadium opens. UNCG stuns the college soccer world defeating No. 2 NC State 2-1 in the first week.
1992 US vs. Canada men’s national teams match played at the stadium.
1996 Norwegian women’s national team trains here ahead of the Olympic Games. The US Olympic champion women’s team plays their Nike Victory Tour opener, defeating France.
1997–1998 UNCG hosts the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship semifinals and finals. A then-record 20,058 fans attend in 1998, including 10,583 for the final — nationally televised on ESPN.
2025 Brazilian club SE Palmeiras trains at the facility during the FIFA Club World Cup.
2026 Team Norway selects UNCG as official base camp for the 2026 World Cup.