NC State is taking the field in 2026 with a new uniform that pays tribute to the university’s deep military roots and the countless service members connected to the state of North Carolina.
The Wolfpack will debut its special “Wolfpack Warriors” uniform during the 2026 home opener against Richmond, which falls on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The uniform is part of adidas’ “Honor & Support”series and was designed to honor those who have served and continue to serve.
NC State's military heritage dates back to the university's founding in 1887 as a land-grant institution. That history is reflected throughout campus, most notably in the Memorial Belltower, one of the university's most recognizable landmarks.
Built to honor NC State students who lost their lives in military conflicts, the Memorial Belltower features swords etched into the granite near the top of the structure. Those swords serve as the inspiration for the crossed-swords emblem featured on one sleeve of the new black camo jersey.
The opposite sleeve features an American flag, further emphasizing the uniform's connection to those who have served the country.
The centerpiece of the Wolfpack Warriors design is a black camouflage uniform, giving NC State a distinctly military-inspired appearance while incorporating several meaningful details throughout the set.
Perhaps the most significant detail is hidden inside the jersey. Inside the collar are seven stars, each representing one of North Carolina's seven major military installations:
Fort Liberty — Army
Camp Lejeune — Marine Corps
Cherry Point Air Station — Marine Corps
New River Air Station — Marine Corps
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base — Air Force
Pope Airfield — Army
Coast Guard Base in Elizabeth City — Coast Guard
The seven stars serve as a subtle reminder that the Wolfpack's military connection extends far beyond the university itself and into communities across the entire state.
NC State's relationship with the military is also represented through its extensive ROTC programs.
The Wolfpack will wear the Wolfpack Warriors uniforms against Richmond in the 2026 home opener, making the debut especially significant as it comes on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Rather than simply serving as an alternate uniform, the design uses NC State's colors, symbols and military connections to tell a much larger story.
From the crossed swords inspired by the Memorial Belltower to the American flag, seven stars and black camouflage, virtually every element of the uniform carries a meaning.
NC State's Wolfpack Warriors uniform isn't just a new look, it's a tribute to the university, the state of North Carolina and the men and women who have served.
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