NC State men’s tennis unveils 2026 home-heavy spring slate

NC State announced its 2026 spring men’s tennis schedule on Jan. 13, 2026, setting up a busy January for Wake County tennis fans and a high-profile weekend at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center. The Pack opens the slate at home with a doubleheader against in-state opponent Campbell on Jan. 16, followed by home matches against Michigan and UNC Greensboro on Jan. 19.

The highlight of the early schedule is NC State’s role as host of the ITA Kickoff tournament in Raleigh on Jan. 23–24. The field will include Duke, Tennessee and Texas A&M, with winners from the Kickoff advancing to the ITA National Team Indoor tournament in February. Hosting that tournament brings regional and national attention to Raleigh’s tennis facilities and creates marquee-match opportunities for local supporters.

Beyond those dates, the schedule outlines additional non-conference and regional matchups that keep the bulk of early-season play at home. That clustering of home dates provides consistent opportunities for Wake County residents to see NCAA Division I competition without traveling to other venues. Home matches are staged at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center in Raleigh, the program’s primary on-campus facility.

From an institutional perspective, the decision to host the ITA Kickoff underlines NC State’s investment in its tennis program and its capacity to stage multi-team events. The presence of nationally ranked programs in Raleigh can have secondary effects: amplified visibility for local recruiting, stronger match-day attendance, and modest boosts to nearby businesses that serve visiting teams and fans.

For community stakeholders, the schedule delivers tangible benefits. Local fans, alumni and youth tennis programs gain a concentrated block of accessible matches to watch high-level collegiate play. Schools, clubs and casual spectators will be able to plan attendance around the January home dates, and the ITA Kickoff creates a two-day window to see multiple top programs in one visit.

Tickets and attendance details are set by NC State athletics; fans should consult the Wolfpack ticket office or the athletics website for availability, single-match and season-package options, and any updates to match times. With the season opener already scheduled for Jan. 16, the immediate next step for readers is to plan visits to J.W. Isenhour and monitor ticket releases.

The home-heavy start and the ITA Kickoff make January a key month for tennis in Wake County. For local supporters and community partners, the schedule offers early-season access to competitive college tennis and a measure of civic pride as Raleigh hosts regional and national opponents.