Now that I'm completely moved into this beautiful city we call Charlotte (aka The Queen City, aka…read moreBuzz 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).

During my conference trip, the team wanted to watch college football or ice hockey, and since we…read morewere in Charlotte, we decided to see the Charlotte Checkers play the Springfield Thunderbirds. First, parking is free, which surprised me, since other teams I've visited charge $5-$10 for parking. It was also right next to the Bojangles Coliseum. Also, Bojangles Coliseum has a specific entrance area that folks with bags must go through to get in. One member of our group had a bag, and a staff member was rather sharp and said, "Ma'am, you need to go down there." Of course, our team member had to use the restroom, and that line was much longer and slower. Not a good start. Next, the Coliseum's layout is easy to understand, and the Checkers team store appeared to be in a conference room; hats were $40, shirts were $35- $40, jerseys were $120+, and stickers were $8. It was supposed to be 90s night, and they had 90s merchandise available in their team store, which had the team's racing theme complete with checkered-designed hats, shirts, and jerseys. However, the team wore their standard uniform; so obviously it was a money grab and nothing else. From what i observed most fans purchased their current merchandise and skipped the 90s-themed apparel. Other issues, besides the entrance issue mentioned above, were the cowbells and people standing in the aisles. If someone was going up or down the aisles and a fight broke out on the ice, or the team scored, or appeared to have the opportunity to score, folks would immediately stop, regardless of your lack of view at the moment. See photo of one offender. As for the cowbells, it was just a lack of common courtesy, since the majority of fans would prefer someone not hold a cowbell directly next to their heads, which happened to one of our team members. If you want fewer issues with your line of sight being interrupted, I'd suggest sitting in the middle of the row, not at either end. Needless to say, we left earlier than expected, and I looked it up this morning: the Thunderbirds won 2-1 against the Charlotte Checkers.

What a great place to watch a ballgame! I managed to walk up and get some good seat for our group…read moreright before the game and were in and seated just in time for first pitch. The food stands were busy, so I waited until the game got well underway, the lines were shorter and had some great hot dogs, peanuts and cold beer! I always walk around ballpark to check out the views from the other seat and there is not a bad seat in the house! Like most minor league ballparks, it's always a lot of fun and at a decent price. I love this ballpark and will definitely be back!

I went with several of my alumni fraternity brothers to Niner Night at Truist Field. The event was…read moresponsered by the UNC CHARLOTTE Alumni Association. It was in the Piedmont Natural Gas Pavillion behind left field. An absolutely incredible time. It was a beautiful night. They offered a covered section with a buffet from 5 to 7 pm. Food included hot dogs, barbeque and chicken. I was able to make a Carolina Dog with all the ingredients they had to offer. There are great views of the baseball field and the Charlotte Skyline from this ballpark. It is a very nice venue Although the Clemson beat my 49ers, we all had an outstanding time. We plan to see a Charlotte Knights game later in the summer, and if our Alumni Association sponsors a similar event, we will be there again.

They remember us- which goes a long way. The event staff is so sweet. From the moment you get in…read moreline through security, everyone is so kind. I have a tendency to always get lost, and the staff members were able to help me find my seats. Food is ok, but I'm not typically there only for the food. At the dugout sweet level, typically served is tritipped medium-well steak, Mac and cheese, hotdogs, chicken, salad, fruit, cookies. The area is always restocked and cleaned promptly. The shout out to all the staff members, makes me excited to return. Thank you!

We had a work event at Knights stadium where their catering department did really well. Not only…read moredid they have plenty of food, but the staff was great as they came around to check in and clean up. The food was surprisingly good too. I tried each of the meat options. The burgers were the best option as they were seasoned  and the toppings were fresh. The pulled pork was my second favorite. The hot dogs were good, but I'm not a huge hot dog fan. I'm never one to eat at the ballpark because it's usually overpriced for basic food. Yet, depending on the prices, I would consider eating here outside of work events.

I was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina, so by default, my favorite NBA team growing up…read morewas the Charlotte Hornets. After following Tim Duncan's career closely at Wake Forest (my parents are Wake alum and we were season ticket holders), I became a diehard San Antonio Spurs fan. Living in Atlanta for the last 20 years, I've become an Atlanta Hawks fan as well. I guess you could say Charlotte is now my third-favorite NBA team, but they'll always have a special place in my heart. The Hornets teams I have the fondest memories of were the teams with Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, Dell Curry, and Hersey Hawkins (early to mid 90s). Muggsy Bogues was one of my favorite players at the time. Not only was he a Demon Deacon, but to this day, he remains one of the shortest players to ever play in the NBA at 5 feet 3 inches tall. He played 14 seasons in the NBA (10 with Charlotte) and even averaged a double-double one year: 10.8 points and 10.7 assists in 77 games in 1993-94. Incredible. NBA Jam: Tournament Edition (arcade/console video game), released in 1994, featured the five aforementioned Hornets players. Curry and Hawkins could be unlocked after beating all 27 teams in Tournament Mode. On paper, the Hornets had a good, balanced team with All-Stars LJ and Zo at the power forward and center positions, Muggsy Bogues dishing out the assists, and Curry and Hawkins nailing shots from downtown. Dell Curry, who played at Virginia Tech, is the father of Steph Curry and Seth Curry. This team was also my squad of choice in NBA Live 95 for the Super NES. In reality, the furthest this team advanced in the playoffs was the Eastern Conference Semifinals where they lost to the New York Knicks, 4-1, in 1993. Three-time All-Star Glen Rice was the star of the team from 1995 to 1998. I ended up meeting Glen Rice on several occasions in the early 2010s when his son, Glen Rice Jr, played for Georgia Tech (I've been a Tech men's basketball season ticket holder since 2005). The Hornets moved to New Orleans beginning with the 2002-03 season. Charlotte's new NBA franchise, the Bobcats, started play in 2004-05. After the New Orleans Hornets became the New Orleans Pelicans starting with the 2013-14 season, the Bobcats changed their name to Hornets effective with the 2014-15 season. Michael Jordan, who grew up in North Carolina, became part-owner and head of basketball operations for the Bobcats/Hornets in 2006. He's been the principal owner of the franchise since 2010. Since the Bobcats' formation in 2004-05, the Bobcats/Hornets have only made the playoffs three times and lost in the first round each time. Kemba Walker was the face of this franchise throughout the 2010s. Walker joined the Boston Celtics in the 2019 offseason via sign-and-trade. One of the Hornets' stars in 2019-20 was Devonte' Graham. He had a breakout year and did wonders for my fantasy team (a great, under-the-radar, free agent pickup for me). Graham was born and raised in Raleigh and played all four years of college ball at Kansas before being drafted by the Hawks in 2018 and getting traded to the Hornets for two second round picks. On Yelp, four stars means "Yay! I'm a fan." So I'm giving the Charlotte Hornets four stars. I'm a fan.

Always a fun experience. If you get a chance, try the Crown Club. Free food, drinks and access to…read morethe players.

I came here on a week night and surprisingly enjoyed myself. This a small bar and a dive bar at…read morethat. I love it! They has some good drink specials that night. The staff was very friendly. My favorite part is the games. They have some pretty fun ones in the back and I enjoyed myself more than I expected for sure. TVs to watch any games, jukebox, great specials, and nice people. I would recommend this place to anyone who love a good old dive every once and awhile. It has a very cool atmosphere.

Service was awesome. Owner is awesome the staff is great and felling inside is amazingread more

Carolina Panthers Season Tickets purchase experience!!!…read more I just secured my first season ticket to Bank of America Stadium for the remainder of the 2025 season. The entire purchase process was handled by Ellie S. and she's been more than a pleasure to work with. I finally attended my first game after being a fan since they were introduced as an upcoming expansion team in 1993. The season home opener 30-0 victory over our division rivals the Atlanta Falcons was awesome. Couldn't have asked for a better day to meet face to face and talk about options. I can't imagine having a better experience during the buying and selection process. Definitely worth the wait. The payment options are very flexible and can meet even the tightest budgets. GO PANTHERS & GO ELLIE!!!!!

I've been original Carolina Panthers fan since day, one sitting here today in a hockey. None of the…read moretelevisions work on the 500 level. The sprinklers that I've been using for the last 32 years to keep cool the first two games do not work. Proper you do not deserve to be an owner of an NFL team. The only improvement would be get out of the business and let the Robertson family take over

Bojangles Coliseum is amazing! Came for a Checkers game and had the BEST time. We root root rooted…read morefor the home team and they WON!! It was my first Checkers game and I loved the crowd interaction. The energy was just fun all around. And of course... the food did what it needed to do The chicken was hot and delicious and the fries were seasoned just like Bojangles always does it. Customer service was quick and friendly too. Just an all around good time! Loved the photo opps with the mascots, super fun time. Came back for the Charlotte Crown game; they did not win but the game was amazing. Parking for the event was close to the venue and easy to navigate The mascot Regal is all the personality loved my time here!!! Thanks for the fan fest and the freebies!!

As a Charlotte native I remember when this was the original Charlotte coliseum. Remember going to…read morethe circus as a child with my dad as well as other events. It has stood the test of time with all the changes of Charlotte. From what I can see it's well kept, bathrooms were clean.

IYKYK..In case you don't....always enjoy Charlotte FC games. It's a fun atmosphere and…read moreentertaining. The food is good but expensive! Great for family fun if you like soccer.

The Spectrum Center is honestly one of the best stadiums I have ever been to…read more We were here for a Hornets game and our hotel was right across the street. It was super convenient to be so close to the stadium so we didn't have to deal with parking. The entrance was easy to go through and the stadium was easy to navigate. The seats are world class! They're so comfortable and the leg room was nice! Being 5'10", it's hard to find stadiums where I don't feel crammed into my seat. Because this was a basketball game, I can't really review the acoustics. However, it was loud and the music playing on the speakers was clear as day. Concessions were average in price, exactly what you expect to pay for a game. Spectrum Center 10/10

I was in town for the Cardi B concert and the Spectrum arena was probably the easiest arena to…read morenavigate. With thousands of people waiting outside it only took like 15 minutes to get in. We prepaid for parking, so once we located the lot we easily found a spot in the 12 floor garage; which was right across from the arena. All the staff was friendly and helpful, from the outside to the security helping on the inside. Even the food and drinks were a pretty decent price. The lines at concession were not long. They have a very good set up here.