Professional Sports + Racing
Carolina Panthers
For fans of professional sports, there’s nothing more exciting than joining more than 75,000 fans in Charlotte’s downtown Bank of America Stadium to watch the National Football League (NFL) Carolina Panthers football team play during the fall.
Charlotte Hornets
Playing in Charlotte’s Spectrum Center, basketball fans enjoy watching the National Basketball Association (NBA) Charlotte Hornets play during the winter and spring. This vibrant atmosphere is fun for the entire family with a wide array of concessions and fun activities during the games.
Charlotte Knights
The Charlotte Knights, the region’s minor league baseball team, recently moved into the new BB&T Park in uptown Charlotte. Home games have become a popular outing for families, as they enjoy numerous family-oriented theme nights and affordable tickets prices.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
This 2,000 acre motorsports complex features a 1.5 mile quad oval track that hosts NASCAR’s prestigious Coca-Cola 600, the NASCAR All-Star Race and the Bank of America 500; as well as features ZMAX Dragway, a state-of-the-art quarter-mile drag racing strip which hosts NHRA events.
Columbia Fireflies
Columbia’s only professional baseball team, the Columbia Fireflies are a Minor League Baseball team that is a Class-A affiliate of the New York Mets. Playing in Segra Park, this exciting atmosphere features a berm, children’s playground as well as luxury suites and lounges.
