Charlotte runs 3 pro teams across NBA, NFL, and NCAAF — the Hornets (NBA), the Panthers (NFL), and the Charlotte 49ers Football (NCAAF). With about 41 home dates a year, the Hornets at Spectrum Center tend to hold the city's softest weeknight inventory — that's where seats under $50 surface most often. This page filters live listings down to tickets under $50 and sorts them cheapest-first, so the best value sits at the top. Across the US, dynamic pricing means the same seat can swing day-to-day — watching MLB/NBA weeknight slates and non-marquee opponents tends to surface the cheapest tickets.
How to find cheap sports tickets in Charlotte
Basketball pricing tracks the marquee visitors: the Hornets at Spectrum Center discount weeknight games against lottery teams, where upper-bowl corners are the value seats in Uptown Charlotte.
Football is the scarcest ticket — just 9 home dates means the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium rarely dip cheap, but early-season and cold-weather late-season games are where resale softens first.
Charlotte sports market at a glance
Charlotte carries 3 pro teams across NBA, NFL, and NCAAF, putting about 70 home dates on the annual calendar. The overlap between seasons — especially when NBA and NFL run concurrently — splits local demand and can push prices down on the less-hyped matchups.
Venue capacity shapes the price floor here. Bank of America Stadium seats 74,867 for Panthers games, which creates more available inventory per event and generally softer resale pricing. In contrast, Spectrum Center holds 19,444, so Hornets tickets carry tighter supply and higher floors on popular dates.
When to buy: Charlotte sports calendar
The NBA season runs October through April, while NFL picks up from September through January. Charlotte buyers benefit from the overlap window when both teams play at home — that's when secondary-market competition is fiercest among sellers and price drops are most common.
With just nine regular-season home dates, NFL tickets in Charlotte carry the tightest supply of any major sport. Buying early for marquee opponents locks in a price before demand peaks, while late-season games in poor weather can see resale dips if the team is out of contention.
Game-day guide: Charlotte venues
Spectrum Center — Hornets (NBA)
Spectrum Center (19,444 seats) is a large indoor arena in Uptown Charlotte that hosts Hornets (NBA) home games. Upper-level center seats are the value play for sightlines, with lower-bowl corners and baselines offering closer views at mid-range prices. Courtside, rinkside, and club sections sit at the top of the price scale. Nearly 30,000 off-street spaces in nearby decks and lots lie within a 15-minute walk of the arena. Bordered by the LYNX Blue Line with the 7th Street station about 870 feet north of the arena.
Bank of America Stadium — Panthers (NFL)
Bank of America Stadium (74,867 seats) is a large open-air stadium in Uptown Charlotte that hosts Panthers (NFL) home games. In a stadium this size, upper-deck sideline sections offer the best value views, while lower-bowl seats between the 20-yard lines or behind home plate carry the highest prices. End-zone and outfield seats split the difference. Fans use numerous Uptown decks and surface lots within walking distance, as the stadium has minimal dedicated on-site public parking. A short walk from the CATS LYNX Blue Line light rail stations serving Uptown Charlotte.
Jerry Richardson Stadium — Charlotte 49ers Football (NCAAF)
Jerry Richardson Stadium (15,314 seats) is a large indoor arena in UNC Charlotte campus that hosts Charlotte 49ers Football (NCAAF) home games. Upper-level center seats are the value play for sightlines, with lower-bowl corners and baselines offering closer views at mid-range prices. Courtside, rinkside, and club sections sit at the top of the price scale. Campus lots open on game day with permit and donor priority; remote lots and shuttle service handle general parking around the UNC Charlotte campus. The CATS LYNX Blue Line ends at UNC Charlotte Main station near the stadium.
Charlotte team ticket pages
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