Uptown is where we play, celebrate and cheer our teams to victory!
Carolina Panthers
The Panthers held their summer training camp in Uptown in 2024 at the Panthers Practice Fields located at 705 W. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
The NFL’s Carolina Panthers play home games at Bank of America Stadium in Uptown’s Third Ward neighborhood. The Panthers joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1995, and appeared in Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 and Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets name returned to its rightful home in Buzz City in 2014. The Hornets are members of the NBA’s Southeast Division in the league’s Eastern Conference. The Hornets play their home games at Spectrum Center in Charlotte Center City.
Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC is an American professional soccer club based in Charlotte. The team quickly found itself in the heart of the Queen City after beginning its inaugural season in March 2022. Charlotte FC competes in Major League Soccer as a member of the league's Eastern Conference.
Carolina Ascent
Carolina Ascent Football Club is an American women's soccer club based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a member of the USL Super League, a new Division I league operated by the United Soccer League, which debuted in August 2024.
Charlotte Knights
The Charlotte Knights moved to their new home at BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte Center City in 2014. The Knights play in the International League of Minor League Baseball and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.
Charlotte Independence
The Charlotte Independence joined the United Soccer League (USL) as an expansion team in September 2014. The team is based in Matthews, North Carolina.
Duke's Mayo Bowl
The Duke's Mayo Classic is an annual college football game held during the opening weekend of the season at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, home to the Carolina Panthers
ACC Championship
The ACC Championship Game is an annual American college football game held in early December by the Atlantic Coast Conference each year to determine its football champion.
Held at Bank of America Stadium in Uptown’s Third Ward neighborhood.
Duke's Mayo Classic
The Duke's Mayo Classic is a yearly college football game held on the season’s opening weekend at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers.
Held at Bank of America Stadium in Uptown’s Third Ward neighborhood.