The East Carolina Pirates and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have extended their future football series through the 2034 season, both schools announced Tuesday.
The new agreement includes six games between the 2027 and 2034 seasons. The series will begin at Brooks Stadium in Conway, S.C., next season on Sept. 25, 2027, with additional games slated for Sept. 13, 2031 and on a date to be determined in 2033.
The two schools have a previously scheduled contest slated for Sept, 9, 2028 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, N.C. New games added to the series include 2030 (Sept. 21), 2032 (Sept. 11), and 2034 on a date to be determined.
Future ECU-CCU Games
Sept. 25, 2027 – in Conway, SC
Sept. 9, 2028 – in Greenville, NC
Sept. 21, 2030 – in Greenville, NC
Sept. 13, 2031 – in Conway, SC
Sept. 11, 2032 – in Greenville, NC
TBD in 2033 – in Conway, SC
TBD in 2034 – in Greenville, NC
“We are excited to continue and expand our regional non-conference series with Coastal Carolina,” ECU Athletics Director Jon Gilbert said. “The close proximity between our two institutions, combined with the passion and pride of our respective fan bases, makes this a natural matchup and a tremendous opportunity for our programs. We look forward to building on this series and creating exciting experiences for our student-athletes, alumni and fans for years to come.”
The addition of the 2027 matchup with Coastal Carolina completes East Carolina’s non-conference slate. The Pirates are scheduled to host Western Carolina (Sept. 4) and Georgia State (Sept. 11), while visiting Northwestern (Sept. 18).
Coastal Carolina has also completed its 2027 non-league slate, which includes a home game against South Carolina State (Sept. 4) and road tilts against Oregon (Sept. 11) and Liberty (Sept. 18).