Charlotte Sporting Events for Families
There’s no lack of professional sports teams and sporting attractions in Charlotte to keep fans of all ages entertained year-round. Settle in and cheer on the home teams.
Charlotte Knights
Kids can run the bases each Sunday at Charlotte Knights home games in Fort Mill, and visit the Rookie Play Zone. Make plans to catch a game at the new stadium in uptown Charlotte in 2014.
charlotteknights.com
For more baseball, check out the Kannapolis Intimidators in Kannapolis and Gastonia Grizzlies in Gastonia.
Charlotte Checkers
See action on the ice at Time Warner Cable Arena, October through May. Kids get perks for joining the Charlotte Checkers Kids Club.
gocheckers.com
Carolina Panthers
Cheer on the Panthers at a football game at Bank of America Stadium. Visit the practice field with the kids for Fuel Up to Play 60 to try a variety of football skills and drills.
panthers.com
Charlotte Bobcats
See NBA action on the courts at Time Warner Cable Arena, and maybe get a glimpse of team owner Michael Jordan. Expect excitement in 2014 as the Bobcats changes its team name back to the Charlotte franchise’s original – Charlotte Hornets.
nba.com/bobcats
Charlotte Hounds
Hounds’ lacrosse games are the perfect place for a family outing. Catch the games at Memorial Stadium near Central Piedmont Community College, just minutes from uptown.
charlottehounds.com
NASCAR
Two of NASCAR’s biggest events are held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. Catch the action at the Coca-Cola 600 each May and the Bank of America 500 in October.
charlottemotorspeedway.com
Queen’s Cup Steeplechase
Thoroughbreds and Jack Russell Terriers race for the prize at this event held each April at Brooklandwood in Union County. Hat contests and pony rides add to the fun.
queenscup.org
Wells Fargo Golf
PGA golfers compete for the Wells Fargo Championship title at Quail Hollow Country Club each spring. Watch tour pros warm up and practice after rounds are completed.
wellsfargochampionship.com
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