Charlotte Sports Events

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Updated: September 20, 2026
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Charlotte hosts 140 upcoming sports events, including games, tournaments, fights, and races, with tickets starting from $4 and averaging $67, across venues throughout Charlotte, NC. Next up: September 26, 2026 at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Schedules updated as of September 20, 2026.

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Upcoming Sports Events
Sep 26
Next Event
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Lowest Price
$67
Average Price
Next sports event:
Charlotte 49ers vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
Sep 26 · 6:30 PM · Charlotte, NC
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Charlotte Sports Schedule 2026–2027

Upcoming sports events, venues, dates, and ticket availability.
Upcoming Sports Events: 140
  • Sep
    26
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    Weekend Event
    Charlotte 49ers vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
    Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Jerry Richardson Stadium
    location28262, 9201 University City BLVD  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28262, 9201 University City BLVD Charlotte, NC, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $67Tickets Available: 188
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    United Soccer League Pro
    Weekend Event
    Charlotte Independence vs. Fort Wayne FC
    Sportsplex at Matthews
    Sportsplex at Matthews
    location28105, 1505 Tank Town Rd  Matthews, NC, USlocation28105, 1505 Tank Town Rd Matthews, NC, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $34Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Professional (MLS)
    Weekend Event
    Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire FC
    Bank Of America Stadium • 75,419 seats
    Bank Of America Stadium
    location28202, 800 South Mint St  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 800 South Mint St Charlotte, NC, US
    From $24Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 4234
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    Weekend Event
    Charlotte 49ers vs. Memphis Tigers
    Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Jerry Richardson Stadium
    location28262, 9201 University City BLVD  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28262, 9201 University City BLVD Charlotte, NC, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $74Tickets Available: 186
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    8:20 PM
    Sun
    NFL
    Weekend Event
    Carolina Panthers vs. Detroit Lions
    Bank Of America Stadium • 75,419 seats
    Bank Of America Stadium
    location28202, 800 South Mint St  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 800 South Mint St Charlotte, NC, US
    From $84Avg. price ~ $540Tickets Available: 2902
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  • Oct
    06
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    Professional (NBA)
    Best Value
    NBA Preseason: Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets
    Spectrum Center • 20,200 seats
    Spectrum Center
    location28202, 333 East Trade Street  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 333 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC, US
    From $4Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 8319
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Fri
    NASCAR
    NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Ecosave 250
    NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Ecosave 250
    Charlotte Motor Speedway • 135,000 seats
    Charlotte Motor Speedway
    location28027, 5555 Concord Pkwy South  Concord, NC, USlocation28027, 5555 Concord Pkwy South Concord, NC, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Available: 585
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    NASCAR
    Weekend Event
    NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Blue Cross NC 250
    NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series: Blue Cross NC 250
    Charlotte Motor Speedway • 135,000 seats
    Charlotte Motor Speedway
    location28027, 5555 Concord Pkwy South  Concord, NC, USlocation28027, 5555 Concord Pkwy South Concord, NC, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 420
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    United Soccer League Pro
    Weekend Event
    Charlotte Independence vs. New York Cosmos
    Sportsplex at Matthews
    Sportsplex at Matthews
    location28105, 1505 Tank Town Rd  Matthews, NC, USlocation28105, 1505 Tank Town Rd Matthews, NC, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $34Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Professional (MLS)
    Weekend Event
    Charlotte FC vs. FC Dallas
    Bank Of America Stadium • 75,419 seats
    Bank Of America Stadium
    location28202, 800 South Mint St  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 800 South Mint St Charlotte, NC, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 4110
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    NASCAR
    Weekend Event
    NASCAR Cup Series: Bank of America Roval 400
    Charlotte Motor Speedway • 135,000 seats
    Charlotte Motor Speedway
    location28027, 5555 Concord Pkwy South  Concord, NC, USlocation28027, 5555 Concord Pkwy South Concord, NC, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 2441
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    Professional (NBA)
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    NBA Preseason: Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks
    Spectrum Center • 20,200 seats
    Spectrum Center
    location28202, 333 East Trade Street  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 333 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC, US
    From $4Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 8488
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    AHL
    Charlotte Checkers vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
    Bojangles Coliseum • 9,605 seats
    Bojangles Coliseum
    location28205, 2700 E Independence Blvd  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28205, 2700 E Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC, US
    From $24Avg. price ~ $74Tickets Available: 895
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    AHL
    Weekend Event
    Charlotte Checkers vs. Hartford Wolf Pack
    Bojangles Coliseum • 9,605 seats
    Bojangles Coliseum
    location28205, 2700 E Independence Blvd  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28205, 2700 E Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Available: 1213
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Professional (NBA)
    Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks
    Spectrum Center • 20,200 seats
    Spectrum Center
    location28202, 333 East Trade Street  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 333 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC, US
    From $15Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Available: 4040
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    AHL
    Charlotte Checkers vs. Springfield Thunderbirds
    Bojangles Coliseum • 9,605 seats
    Bojangles Coliseum
    location28205, 2700 E Independence Blvd  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28205, 2700 E Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Available: 1437
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional (NBA)
    Weekend Event
    Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat
    Spectrum Center • 20,200 seats
    Spectrum Center
    location28202, 333 East Trade Street  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 333 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $183Tickets Available: 2521
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    AHL
    Weekend Event
    Charlotte Checkers vs. Springfield Thunderbirds
    Bojangles Coliseum • 9,605 seats
    Bojangles Coliseum
    location28205, 2700 E Independence Blvd  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28205, 2700 E Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC, US
    From $24Avg. price ~ $69Tickets Available: 1419
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Sun
    FOOTBALL
    Weekend Event
    Carolina Blue Zone Tailgate: Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Gameday Hospitality - Charlotte
    Gameday Hospitality - Charlotte
    location28202, 1049 Winnifred Street  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 1049 Winnifred Street Charlotte, NC, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $75Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    NFL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Bank Of America Stadium • 75,419 seats
    Bank Of America Stadium
    location28202, 800 South Mint St  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 800 South Mint St Charlotte, NC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $304Tickets Available: 5145
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  • Oct
    26
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    Professional (NBA)
    Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards
    Spectrum Center • 20,200 seats
    Spectrum Center
    location28202, 333 East Trade Street  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 333 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC, US
    From $11Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 3625
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  • Oct
    28
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    Professional (MLS)
    High Demand
    Charlotte FC vs. CF Montreal
    Bank Of America Stadium • 75,419 seats
    Bank Of America Stadium
    location28202, 800 South Mint St  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 800 South Mint St Charlotte, NC, US
    From $22Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 9012
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    Charlotte 49ers vs. Tulane Green Wave
    Jerry Richardson Stadium
    Jerry Richardson Stadium
    location28262, 9201 University City BLVD  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28262, 9201 University City BLVD Charlotte, NC, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Available: 278
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional (MLS)
    Weekend Event
    Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC
    Bank Of America Stadium • 75,419 seats
    Bank Of America Stadium
    location28202, 800 South Mint St  Charlotte, NC, USlocation28202, 800 South Mint St Charlotte, NC, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 2150
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Featured Sports Events in Charlotte

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Browse sports events taking place across Charlotte, nearby cities, stadiums, arenas, racetracks, and regional sports destinations. Listings are updated regularly as new events are announced.

Sports Venues in Charlotte

Major arenas, stadiums, and sports venues in Charlotte and nearby areas.
Amos' Southend
Charlotte, NC
Sports Venue
Upcoming Sports Events: 1
Next Event: Feb 18, 2027
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Bank Of America Stadium
Charlotte, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 14
Next Event: Sep 26, 2026
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Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte, NC
Arena
Upcoming Sports Events: 36
Next Event: Oct 16, 2026
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Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 10
Next Event: Oct 09, 2026
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Gameday Hospitality - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Sports Venue
Upcoming Sports Events: 5
Next Event: Oct 25, 2026
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Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 5
Next Event: Sep 26, 2026
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Quail Hollow Golf Club
Charlotte, NC
Sports Venue
Upcoming Sports Events: 5
Next Event: May 12, 2027
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Spectrum Center
Charlotte, NC
Arena
Upcoming Sports Events: 59
Next Event: Oct 06, 2026
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Sportsplex at Matthews
Matthews, NC
Sports Venue
Upcoming Sports Events: 2
Next Event: Sep 26, 2026
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zMax Dragway At Charlotte Motor Speedway
Concord, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Sports Events: 3
Next Event: Apr 02, 2027
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About Sports Events in Charlotte

Professional, college, amateur, and international sports.

Charlotte hosts football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, MMA, boxing, racing, golf, tennis, wrestling, and other sporting events throughout the year. Fans can compare schedules, venues, dates, and ticket options across major sports and competitions.

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Football
NFL, NCAA Football, bowl games, playoffs.
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Basketball
NBA, college basketball, tournaments.
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Baseball
MLB, minor league, spring events.
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Hockey
NHL games and championship races.
⚽
Soccer
MLS and international competitions.
🥊
Fight Sports
UFC, MMA, boxing, WWE, wrestling events.
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Motorsports
NASCAR, Formula racing, and motorsport events.
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Tennis & Golf
Professional tournaments and championship events.

Sports Events FAQ

Sports schedules, tickets, venues, leagues, and event information.

What sports events are happening in Charlotte?

Fans can find football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, MMA, boxing, racing, tennis, golf, wrestling, and other sporting events throughout the year.

How often is the sports schedule updated?

Sports schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new games, tournaments, venues, and ticket information become available.

Where can I find sports events this weekend?

Use the schedule filters to browse sporting events happening today, tonight, this weekend, next week, or by month.

Can I compare ticket prices for sports events?

Yes. Ticket availability may include standard seating, premium seats, VIP packages, hospitality options, and resale inventory depending on the event.

What are the most popular sports categories?

Football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, UFC, MMA, boxing, racing, golf, tennis, and wrestling are among the most popular categories.

Which venues host sports events in Charlotte?

Events may take place at stadiums, arenas, ballparks, racetracks, sports complexes, convention centers, and other regional sports venues.

Are family-friendly sports events available?

Yes. Many sporting events are suitable for families, including baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, and college athletics.

When is the best time to attend sports events?

Major sporting events take place year-round, with schedules varying by league, season, tournament, and championship calendar.