Charlotte Checkers road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Charlotte Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Bojangles Coliseum
Nearest major airport is Charlotte (CLT) — about 10 mi / 14 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Charlotte Checkers play?
The Charlotte Checkers play home games at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte.
What airport do you fly into for a Charlotte Checkers game?
Charlotte (CLT) is the closest major airport, about 10 miles (16 km) from Bojangles Coliseum — roughly 14 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Bojangles Coliseum?
Parking in the lot next to the Coliseum is usually included in your ticket price.
How do you get to Bojangles Coliseum without a car?
The Coliseum is on Independence Blvd (US-74) east of Uptown, with the main entrance off Briar Creek Road. The arena recommends arriving 1 hour early for big crowds.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Bojangles Coliseum fan guide
Best seats
The tin roof reflects crowd noise down into the bowl, so it gets loud. Balcony seats above the concourse are the cheapest and still see well. Platinum and Rinkside seats sit low on the sides. The Red Line Club sits between the locker room and the ice, so you can high-five players as they come out.
Parking
Parking in the lot next to the Coliseum is usually included in your ticket price. Lots open 2 hours before events. Enter from Paul Buck Blvd/Arena Blvd. Rideshare drop-off and pickup is next to Ovens Auditorium off Paul Buck Blvd. (Included with ticket (otherwise $10))
Getting there
The Coliseum is on Independence Blvd (US-74) east of Uptown, with the main entrance off Briar Creek Road. The arena recommends arriving 1 hour early for big crowds.
Bar scene
The streets right around the arena aren't great for walking, so park in the arena lot or use rideshare. For food before the game, the venue points to nearby Plaza Midwood.
Pre-game bars
- Vaulted Oak Brewery — Popular pre- and post-game brewery a short drive away
- Red Line Club — In-arena restaurant and bar at ice level; the bar opens to everyone when doors open, and reservations start 90 minutes before puck drop
Insider tips
- The venue is fully cashless.
- Clear bags only; non-clear bags can be no bigger than 4.5x6.5 in. Entry uses walk-through metal detectors.
- Wednesday games have $2 draft beer (Winning Wednesday).
- No strollers in the venue.
- Skip concession lines with the Checkers mobile ordering app.
📺 Where to watch the Checkers
National (US): AHLTV on FloHockey · Local TV / team radio. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Charlotte
A shiny New South city with breweries, NASCAR and Southern food.
- Southern comfort food — Biscuits, BBQ and more.
- NASCAR Hall of Fame — Surprisingly fun.
- U.S. National Whitewater Center — Rafting, climbing and trails.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Charlotte: Charlotte Hornets · Carolina Panthers · Charlotte FC
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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