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🏈 Of Mayo and Men

Football season in Charlotte is back with Duke’s Mayo Classic
A packed Bank of America stadium with the Uptown skyline in the background.
The 2023 Duke’s Mayo Classic featured the South Carolina Gamecocks vs. the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium. | Photo via Charlotte Sports Foundation
The wait is almost over. College football season comes roaring back to the Queen City this weekend with a primetime battle. The 2024 Duke’s Mayo Classic between the Tennessee Volunteers and NC State Wolfpack kicks off Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium. Tickets are available + the game will be broadcast on ABC.

College GameDay talent Kirk Herbstreit high-fives fans during College GameDay.

The 2023 Duke’s Mayo Classic match-up between University of South Carolina vs. UNC Chapel Hill drew ESPN’s “College GameDay” to Charlotte to preview the game.

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Photo by CLTtoday

Charlotte is a familiar stage for big-time college football match-ups, drawing thousands of visitors and earning the city airtime on the national stage.

In 2023, ESPN’s College GameDay came to town for the game between the Tar Heels and Gamecocks.

Data from the Charlotte Sports Foundation shows sports tourism events like this one brought nearly $80 million.

The Duke's Mayo mascot makes its way onto the field of Bank of America Stadium.

Fans should keep an eye out for Tubby, the Duke’s Mayo mascot who is a jar of mayonnaise.

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Photo via Charlotte Sports Foundation

Fun fact: The first Duke’s Mayo Classic took place Sept. 3, 2015. The Gamecocks defeated the Tar Heels 17-13 in front of a crowd of 51,000 people.

In addition to the nearly $80 million in economic impact, events hosted by the Charlotte Sports Foundation generated $43 million in direct spending and $2.5 million in taxes for the city. Over 216,000 fans booked 70,000+ hotel rooms for events at Bank of America Stadium and Spectrum Center.

Duke’s Mayo Classic is now a Queen City tradition with no signs of stopping. And if you don’t have tickets to this year’s game, mark your calendars. The 2025 Duke’s Mayo Classic will showcase App State vs. UNC Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium on Aug. 28, 2025.
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Which college football team has had the most appearances in the Duke’s Mayo Classic?
A. South Carolina
B. North Carolina
C. App State
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Events
Tuesday, Sept. 3
  • Live music from Anna Stamato | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | SouthBound | Cost of purchase | Enjoy country music from the Charlotte native while munching on half-priced tacos + discount drinks.
  • Open Mic/Karaoke with Allen | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Kilted Buffalo — Birkdale | Free | Join fellow music-lovers for an evening of live performances and good vibes.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
  • Jeep Night in Lake Norman | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 5-10 p.m. | Mac’s Speed Shop | Cost of purchase | Savor drink specials while touring the local Jeep collection.
  • The Jam CLT at HopFly Brewing | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | HopFly Brewing | Cost of purchase | Break a sweat in this high-energy Zumba class before sipping a drink.
Thursday, Sept. 5
  • SouthPark After 5 | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 5-9 p.m. | Symphony Park | Free | Pack a blanket and lawn chair for an outdoor, community concert.
  • NFL Kick-off with Sycamore | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 8-11 p.m. | Cost of purchase | Kick off the NFL season watching the Baltimore Ravens battle the Kansas City Chiefs + food and drink specials.
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News Notes
Development
  • A once-abandoned hotel project is now complete. St. Louis developer Midas Hospitality opened Element Charlotte Uptown, a Marriott-branded hotel, at 650 S. Caldwell St. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast + is close to Bank of America Stadium and The Spectrum Center. (WSOC)
Eat
  • Specialty grocery store The Speckled Pear is opening this fall in Fort Mill. Guests can expect a high quality market and cafe. The location will be at 110 Clebourne Street, Unit 102.
Edu
  • The first week of school for CMS is now in the books. Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill spoke to WCNC about how she feels everything went. (WCNC)
Opening
  • North Carolina-based Cook Out plans to open three new locations across Charlotte — including at the former Jack in the Box spot at 10525 Mallard Creek Road. Opening dates for the new stores are TBA. (The Charlotte Observer)
Sports
  • Could the Panthers be contenders in the NFC South? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    From the editor

    ESPN College GameDay's Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard share a laugh.

    One of my favorite events in Charlotte was ESPN’s College GameDay in September 2023. It happened in Uptown ahead of the Duke’s Mayo Classic. Romare Bearden Park was transformed into the College GameDay set and it felt surreal seeing Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard in person.
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