Pro sports in Charlotte
4 pro teams play in Charlotte. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Charlotte teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Charlotte?
- Charlotte has 4 pro teams: the Charlotte Checkers (AHL), Charlotte FC (MLS), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA) and the Carolina Panthers (NFL).
- Where do Charlotte's teams play?
- Spectrum Center (Hornets), Bank of America Stadium (Panthers, Charlotte FC) and Bojangles Coliseum (Checkers).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Charlotte?
- Charlotte (CLT) is the closest major airport, about 8 miles (13 km) from Spectrum Center — roughly 11 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Charlotte
A shiny New South city with breweries, NASCAR and Southern food. Make a weekend of it.
💬NoDa and South End are the brewery-and-food neighbourhoods, and the light rail runs South End straight into Uptown and the stadiums. Get Southern comfort food, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame is a fun hour even if you're not a fan.
🍽 Eat
- Southern comfort food — Biscuits, BBQ and more.
- South End — The trendy food-and-brewery district.
🍺 Grab a drink
- NoDa & South End — Charlotte's brewery scene.
🎨 See & culture
- NASCAR Hall of Fame — Surprisingly fun.
- The Mint Museum — Art and craft/design.
🎯 Things to do
- The Rail Trail — Walk/bike South End via the light rail line.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- U.S. National Whitewater Center — Rafting, climbing and trails.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Charlotte
Vacation rentals across Charlotteon OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.