CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - If you’re new to Charlotte and a rabid sports fan, don’t worry: The Queen City offers plenty of sporting events for every fanatic, from golf to soccer and everything in between.

Charlotte is home to several professional teams, including the Carolina Panthers (NFL), Charlotte Hornets (NBA), Charlotte FC (MLS), Charlotte Knights (International League - Triple-A), Charlotte Checkers (AHL), NASCAR, and the PGA Tour.

Football: Carolina Panthers

The Panthers are the only professional football team in the Carolinas. They have called Charlotte home since 1996.

The Panthers have had several iconic players that have played in the black and blue, including players like Cam Newton, Steve Smith Sr., Luke Kuechly, Julius Peppers, and Sam Mills.

In the 2025 season, the Pan

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