Sports

Charlotte to host college baseball series

Prominent NC teams will take the mound at Truist Field for ACC series.

February 28, 2024 • 
Jack VanderToll
UNC men's baseball team dressed in blue uniforms gather and smile while holding a trophy.

UNC and South Carolina men’s baseball teams will compete for the eighth time at Truist Field.

Photo via WCNC

Batter up. College baseball returns to Uptown this spring.

Truist Field — home of the Charlotte Knights — will host two games of the Charlotte Knights Collegiate Baseball Series, featuring nationally ranked teams.

The matchups include:

The UNC Charlotte 49ers will have the home crowd to their advantage and look to defend their title as Conference USA champions.

Truist Field will also host this year’s ACC Baseball Championship. The tournament runs May 21-26 with 15 games across all rounds. The city last played host to the ACC Championship in 2022.

Tickets for all games, including the ACC Tournament, are now available for purchase.

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