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Sports
Super Bowl watch parties in Charlotte
It’s almost time for the biggest game of the year. We’re helping you plan it out.
January 30, 2026 02:04 PM
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Sports
Uptown prepares for Duke’s Mayo Classic, Wake Forest and Notre Dame to face-off in 2027
Duke’s Mayo’s annual college football series is expected to draw more than 70,000 people to Bank of America Stadium.
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Football
The year the Carolina Panthers went to the Super Bowl
Led by quarterback Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers had an electric season but came up short on becoming Super Bowl champions.
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Restaurants
Charlotte restaurants are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday
Charlotte restaurants are celebrating the Super Bowl by offering watch party experiences and delicious deals to enjoy the big game.
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Maryland's head coach is drenched by a massive tub of mayonnaise.
Sports
Duke’s Mayo Bowl to kick off at Bank of America Stadium
Uptown Charlotte will soon celebrate a unique college football tradition involving lots and lots of mayonnaise.
January 2, 2025
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Events
Roaring Riot prepares for “roaring” Panthers season
The energetic fanbase seeks to further unite and grow the Carolina Panthers community, no matter how far the distance.
September 4, 2024
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Football
Football season in Charlotte is back with Duke’s Mayo Classic
The Tennessee Volunteers will battle the NC State Wolfpack in Uptown on Saturday, Sept. 7.
August 30, 2024
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A rendering of a coach watching the Carolina Panthers practice on an indoor field.
Development
Panthers practice facility approved for Uptown
The City of Charlotte will move forward with an upgraded practice facility ahead of a vote on Bank of America Stadium’s proposed upgrades.
June 17, 2024
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Fans watch the Carolina Panthers play at Bank of America Stadium
Football
Panthers pound the 2024 NFL Draft
Plus, a Charlotte native gets picked early in the first round.
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