The 2022 NCAA college football season is upon us, and folks in the Carolinas have a lot to be excited about — Clemson, North Carolina State University and Wake Forest are all in the preseason Top 25. And opening weekend, the game between Appalachian State and the University of North Carolina is the second most expensive ticket at just under $400.
Don’t fear, though, if you don’t have the time or money to travel for a game. Sports bars across Charlotte open their doors to football fans each fall.
Here is our updated list of spots to watch your favorite team, along with a map of where to find each spot.
Appalachian State University
Location: 1518 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
Neighborhood: Montford
Auburn University
Location: 2909 N Davidson St STE 200, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: NoDa
Location: 4548 Old Pineville Rd Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28217
Neighborhood: Pineville
Clemson University
Location: 601 S Cedar St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Third Ward
Florida State University
Location: 200 E Bland St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
Louisiana State University
Location: 1535 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Elizabeth
Michigan State University
Location: 1423 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
Thanks to @KatJEngel for the tip!
North Carolina State University
Location: 366 N Caswell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Elizabeth
Thanks to @guptast1c for the tip!
North Dakota State University
Location: 4109 S Stream Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Neighborhood: Renaissance Park
Penn State University
Location: 1300 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
DB’s Tavern
Location: 8155 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Neighborhood: Providence
Location: 8711 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Neighborhood: Huntersville
The Ohio State University
Location: 14825 Ballantyne Village Way #100, Charlotte, NC 28277
Neighborhood: Ballantyne
Location: 227 Southside Dr Unit A, Charlotte, NC 28217
Neighborhood: LoSo
Location: 19906 N Cove Rd A, Cornelius, NC 28031
Neighborhood: Cornelius
University of Alabama
DB’s Tavern
Location: 8155 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Neighborhood: Providence
Location: 1221 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
University of Arkansas
Location: 911 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Dilworth
University of Florida
Location: 1426 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Metropolitan
University of Georgia
Location: 911 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Dilworth
University of Iowa
Location: 1627 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
Neighborhood: Montford
University of Kentucky
Location: 911 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Dilworth
University of Louisville
Location: 1513 Pierson Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Sheffield Park
University of Michigan
Location: 2000 South Blvd #530, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
University of Nebraska
Location: 4001-A Yancey Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217
Neighborhood: York Road
University of North Carolina
Location: 1300 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
University of Notre Dame
Location: 1933 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: South End
University of Oklahoma
Location: 4109 S Stream Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Neighborhood: Renaissance Park
University of South Carolina
Location: 911 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Neighborhood: Dilworth
Bonus: Dilworth Neighborhood Grille also plays host to the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers fans.
Location: 1515 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: Wilmore
Owner James Korpela told Axios Charlotte that Horseshoe CLT, which will open around September 3, will be a Gamecocks bar.
University of Tennessee
Location: 1518 Montford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209
Neighborhood: Montford
University of Texas
Location: 4548 Old Pineville Rd Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28217
Neighborhood: Pineville
Virginia Tech
Location: 400 S Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Third Ward
Thanks to @KatJEngel for the tip!