Charlotte Knights 2016 Events
The Street.com recently placed Charlotte on it’s Top Ten list of Minor League Baseball Cities in America. It noted our fans showed up in numbers of 9,400+ per game in 2015. Charlotteans certainly love our new Uptown venue – BB&T Ballpark. With its central location in the heart of Third Ward, walking distance to the Lightrail, Romare Bearden Park, and plenty of social activities, there is no surprise that the Knights draw such large crowds.
With Spring Training well under way, everyone is looking forward to Opening Day. Festivities kick off mid-April and stroll throughout the Summer until Fall approaches in mid-September. Plenty of activities pack the calendar this year, so don’t be left out. Head Uptown and root, root, root for the home team!
Notable Charlotte Knight 2016 Events:
Thursday, April 14: Opening Night
Opponent: Durham Bulls
Friday, April 15: Jackie Robinson Day
Opponent: Durham Bulls
Highlights: Knights will pay tribute to Jackie Robinson. All Knights players will wear his #42 jersey.
Tuesday, May 3: Star Wars Knight
Opponent: Columbus Clippers
Highlights: Players will wear special Star Wars “Jedi Knights” jerseys that will be auctioned off to support Charlotte Knights Charities.
Saturday, May 14: 11th Annual Pink Knights
Opponent: Durham Bulls
Highlights: Players will wear special Pink Jerseys to be auctioned off with proceeds to benefit Carolinas Breast Cancer Fund.
Sunday, May 15: Princess Day
Opponent: Durham Bulls
Sunday, June 5: Superhero Sunday
Opponent:Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Monday, July 4: Fourth of July & SkyShow 2016
Opponent: Pawtucket Red Sox
Sunday, July 10: Nickelodeon Day
Opponent: Gwinnett Braves
Highlights: Special guest appearance! Both teams will wear special Nickelodeon Jersey for the game
Monday, July 18: “Festivus in July” Night
Opponent: Scranton RailRiders
Highlights: Celebrate “Festivus in July” Night at BB&T Ballpark with the Charlotte Knights as they honor the classic Seinfeld holiday. Featuring a special guest appearance from Seinfeld actor, Larry Thomas.
Sunday, August 7: Military Appreciation Night
Opponent: Norfolk Tides
Highlights: Military Card Set for the first 1,000 fans.
Wednesday, August 10: Back to School Night
Opponent: Louisville Bats
Highlights: Appearance by Saved by the Bell’s Principal Belding
Sunday, August 21: Space Jam Night
Opponent: Buffalo Bisons
Highlights: Appearance by Space Jam Star Muggsy Bogues
Don’t forget the live Fireworks featured every Friday night!
