Shame shame shame on me for spending 3.5 years in Charlotte before going to my first Charlotte Checkers game! I had so much fun last week! Why do I love on the Checkers? Well, for one, they play at TWC Arena - a super clean, quite fun environment. As I've mentioned before, there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Plus, the crowd really gets into the game! There's great announcing, entertaining games and such between periods. I saw something akin to a hamster ball where two people were rolling around on the ice. Definitely something I want to add to my bucket list. And the team - sweet! Everyone loves a brawl and there are a handful of Checkers who can really land a puck and a punch. Fast skatin', slap shots and an occasional fight? A to the men. I'll definitely be back for some affordable hockey in the very near future! read more

Charlotte Checkers - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We went to our first Charlotte Checkers game on 50s night where there was throwback pricing and cheap tickets! Great way to experience the game! Lots of excitement. Parking is pricy if you can Uber. Weds are dollar beers. read more

Charlotte Checkers - Professional Sports Teams Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Who doesn't love hockey! Ya, the building is old, but this review is for the Checkers and not their location. I do wish we had an NHL team in Charlotte, but then again, I don't miss paying NHL ticket / food / beer prices! read more

Now that I'm completely moved into this beautiful city we call Charlotte (aka The Queen City, aka Buzz City) I needed to get my hockey fix in (I'm from da burgh). So after doing some quick research (I googled Charlotte Hockey) I came upon the Charlotte Checkers. This led to myself diving down a Charlotte Checkers rabbit hole and digging into their history (more recent than past) and they have been Calder Cup favorites for the past several years. After deciding I had to check them out, I bought my tickets through the ticket office (saves you several doll-hairs in ticket fees) and made my way over for some Calder Cup playoff puck. YOU CANNOT BEAT the $2 specials they have during the cup playoffs. Now the cherry on top (other than the series clinching win against the Providence Bruins) was the fact that I was able to find a Labatt Blue stand (behind 121 for dem northerners looking for some dope canadian brew) and partook in several brewskis and enjoyed every single drop of this brew-haha from our northern neighbors. Overall 1) Great playoff puck atmosphere (for AHL aka Always Hungry League) 2) They have Labatt Blue 3) Free puck playoff hats 4) They win a lot. STRONGLY SUGGEST A VISIT TO THE BISCUIT (aka Bojangles' Coliseum). read more

Looking for something fun to do in Charlotte? Head to a Checkers game! You can go to Time Warner Arena the day of a game and most likely score lower or mid level tickets for 15 bucks! (or you can just buy online) I really appreciate that I can go to a sporting event here -- without spending a ton (looking at you other CLT team that plays here!!!). Ice hockey is just plain fun to watch - I'm not an expert by ANY means, but I really enjoy going to the games! You can park at 7th street station or one of the lots around the arena, easy peasy. And, if you're lucky, you could win one of their events or a tshirt! read more

I bought tickets to a Checkers game for my parents as a Christmas gift, and finally was able to take them this weekend. I didn't know what to expect because all the Checkers games I'd been to before were at TWC Arena. The three of us were pleasantly surprised. Despite being a minor-league team, the experience was just as good as any professional sporting event I'd been to. I can also confidently say that the move to Bojangles Coliseum has done them good -- the production value is wayyyy better than the games I saw at TWC with their bad sound quality and amateurish presentation. We arrived about half an hour before the puck dropped so we'd have a chance to explore. As I stood in line to buy a shirt from the merch table, I realized I forgot to bring a Sharpie from home, as I wanted to get Chubby to sign the shirt I bought. Turns out, they sell Charlotte Checkers branded Sharpies at the merchandise counter for $1.50. That made my day -- and I would have happily spent more! The game itself was great -- action right up until the final seconds. I could have done with a real, drop-your-gloves fight, but I suppose there are other venues for that. My only complaint is the painfully slow concessions -- not because it was particularly busy, but because the people behind the counter were so terribly organized -- but I'm sure that's less the fault of the Checkers organization and more a Bojangles Coliseum thing. Regardless, be prepared to wait 10+ minutes for coffee or hot chocolate after you've ordered it. All in all, a Checkers game is a really great way to spend an afternoon or evening, and there's something for everyone. read more

Hometown Hockey team, affordable seats, fighting, rowdy crowd? Sign me up. I love our Charlotte Checkers. Been to a few games in my time, two this season, and have tickets for a few more coming up! The league is littered with talent. I've been to other games from the AHL, and back in the days of the IHL, and the skills just weren't there at times. The Checkers have always packed the ice with some great skaters, sharp shooters, and fantastic team players. The players are great members of the community as well. Tons of engagement with local non-profit organizations and upstanding citizens. Love that these games are geared toward families, too. Tons of families with kids scattered around the arena. Great to see that they make an experience fun for the whole family! Go, Checkers! read more

We enjoy going to local sporting events but the last few times we've gone I've been disappointed. The players don't appear to be trying very hard. Concessions are expensive even for minor league and we always end up sitting behind thoughtless jerks. It's just not worth the money. read more

I'm a huge hockey fan at heart, and when we left NY to move down South I was afraid I would be losing touch with fellow fans. Luckily we landed in Charlotte where they have their own AHL team!!! Even if you've hate watching hockey on TV, it's one of those sports that is just so great to watch live. Not only is hockey a fast-paced game but it's also aggressive, and you will soon get swept up in the emotions of the fans at the arena as well. The Checkers staff really does a lot to get the fans pumped up and keep them that way with plenty of prompts to make some noise or jump around. In those rare moments when things do get a bit quieter than normal, a fan is sure to start up a chant to get the crowd going again. Aside from keeping the energy amped up, the staff also keep the fans happy with plenty of giveaways, improved seats, contests and more. There were tons of kids there and they went nuts whenever the mascot, Chubby, came wandering by. The Time Warner arena is a great arena for an AHL team, where it's not too big yet large enough to support a decent crowd. It was clean and the staff were friendly, though the prices were jacked up (but this all really belongs in a review of the TWC arena, not here.) For $12 a pop it makes for a really fun, cheap night (as long as you eat before or after entering the arena.) If you haven't been to a Checkers game, or even worse, ANY hockey game, do yourself a favor and check a game out. Just make sure you bring a sweatshirt because you're definitely gonna be a bit chilly! read more

Really enjoyed going to there game for the 1st time. They sold out! (~8000 people) The game are very family friendly, we saw lots of families going out for all there kids that night. It was also good for our date night, and trying to get on the kiss cam. We saw some people, that had private little group setup for birthday parties or group outings. I definitely go to another game here. I just hope they dont get crushed as badly as they did this night. read more

First of all, I have to comment on the "Category" of the Charlotte Checkers... it lists them as an Amateur Sports team, and that couldn't be further from the truth. The Checkers are a top-notch, PROFESSIONAL sports team, and one of the best in the business. They are a member of the American Hockey League, just a small step down from the NHL and guys like Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, and former players like Wayne Gretzky. Since they are now affiliated with the Carolina Hurricanes, it's especially fun to see NHL players in Charlotte, or travel to Raleigh to see former Checkers playing. Events at TWCA are great fun, and the Checkers seem to have a pretty competitive team every season. In 2010-11, they made it to the Eastern Conference Finals. Tickets are INCREDIBLY affordable, starting as low as about $10, and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. My favorite seats are anywhere between center ice and the blue line, about 15-20 rows up. Not really a big fan of their cheerleaders and the "uniforms" they wear (they could double as waitresses at Hooters!), but the guys probably enjoy that? I bought season tickets on a whim last year, and couldn't be happier with my decision. I'm not entering my second year as a STH, and think it's going to be a very long relationship! Go Checkers! read more

Went to the game with,my friends and we had a. Great time. Went down into the red line area and got to see players coming in and out of the tunnel. Great place to watch a hockey game. I will Definitly be coming back with the kids. read more

Hubby's birthday is around the same time as the Uncle who happened to be in town for the holidays so I treated them to a Hockey Game. Good seats for a reasonable price. We had fun. We decided to root for the home team, even though they lost :( But it was still a good time. You can hoot and holler but don't 'cuss' or you may get arrested! (they warn you at the beginning) We would definitely go again. The team has some really good players and some not so good but it is fun to watch them anyhow. You should go and check them out! read more

I attended a Friday night game this past weekend. It was a great overall experience. The tickets are reasonable and the action was awesome. I do wish they did a little more to get crowd participation. read more

The five stars are only for the customer service. After writing this review and writing a letter to customer service, I received a reply from the CEO. She completely understood my concerns as she was standing right there and was trying in vain to rectify the situation. It seems that there are "Checker" employees and "Time Warner Arena" employees. She was trying to remove the obnoxious Time Warner employee who was being so rude to the Checker fans. She also understood my concern for the graphic images and made changes to future games. All this and free tickets for a future game. Checkers love dem some fans! read more

Chuck a Puck is rigged. I got a puck right in the middle of the mat last night. The guy walked up and put the puck in his pocket. Then a little kid came up and he handed my puck to him....ripoff. Might as well be one of those bottle toss games at the carnival. #nevergonnawinchuckapuck read more