By Jonathan Lee
February 24, 2022
Photo: Charleston Battery
Charlotte FC is just days away from kicking off their inaugural 2022 expansion season. After the pandemic delayed the start of the club’s first season, they are finally ready to debut on Saturday night against DC United.
Many Charlotte FC fans will make the trek to the nation’s capital to cheer on their new team, but there are several options to watch the game locally, both at home and with local supporters groups.
It’s MATCHWEEK!
Check out our TV agreements across the Carolinas for this season! 📺 ⬇️https://t.co/HUl3ZxQUTc
— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) February 21, 2022
The opening match will air on WSOC-TV Channel 9 and in Spanish on their sister network, Telemundo Charlotte. Plenty of local watering holes will have the match on, but to truly get the feel of the intensity and passion of soccer fans, watching with a Charlotte FC supporters group is the best experience.
The club has partnered with numerous supporters groups from all over the Carolinas to bring the energy to game days. Each group has partnered with a local bar or restaurant to host watch parties for every road match. All events run from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are free to the public with supporter group members receiving benefits like shirts, flags, scarves, and more.
Here is a look at where the groups are gathering:
Mint City Collective
NoDa
Salud Cerveceria
3306-C N Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28205
Lake Norman
OnTap
188 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Belmont
Glenway Premium Pub
55 Glenway Dr.
Belmont, NC 28012
Matthews
Carolina Beer Temple
195 N. Trade St.
Matthews, NC 28105
Southbound and Crown (South Carolina)
Towne Tavern
2000 SC route 160
Fort Mill, SC.
Tetrad Brewing Company
603 E Stone Ave
Greenville, SC 29601
Queens Firm
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
911 E. Morehead St.
Charlotte, NC 28204
Uptown Ultras
The Union
222 E. Bland St.
Charlotte, NC 28203
Mint St Mafia
Big Ben Pub
1535 Elizabeth Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28204
Blue Furia
LaUnica Restaurant
900 NC Music Factory Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28206
Carolina Hooliganz
Bull City Ciderworks
599 S. Railroad St.
Lexington, NC 27292
The real party starts on March 5. The team is on track to break the Major League Soccer attendance record of more than 74,000 when the LA Galaxy come to town for Charlotte FC’s first ever home match at Bank of America Stadium.
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