CSF Posts Record Economic Impact of $118.25 in 2025 Tuesday, March 3rd 2026

CSF Posts Record Economic Impact of $118.25 in 2025

The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) announced record-breaking results for 2025, with total event attendance surging 72% to 362,612 fans and estimated economic impact spending rising 30.5% to $118.25 million, according… Read More
Dallas Brannon wins Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick Award at 24th Annual Duke’s Mayo Bowl Thursday, January 22nd 2026

Dallas Brannon wins Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick Award at 24th Annual Duke’s Mayo Bowl

The Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick Award presented by Dr Pepper was awarded to Dallas Brannon this year, a senior linebacker from Independence High School.  In high school, Brannon completed 394 tackles,… Read More
CSF Acquires Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, Ushering in a New Era for the City’s Signature Running Event Tuesday, January 20th 2026

CSF Acquires Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, Ushering in a New Era for the City’s Signature Running Event

The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced it has acquired the rights to the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, securing the future of one of the city’s most meaningful and community-driven endurance events…. Read More
Wake Forest to Face Mississippi State in 24th Annual Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium Sunday, December 7th 2025

Wake Forest to Face Mississippi State in 24th Annual Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium

The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced today that Wake Forest will take on Mississippi State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Friday, Jan. 2… Read More
Charlotte to Host United States Men’s National Team World Cup Friendly Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Tuesday, December 2nd 2025

Charlotte to Host United States Men’s National Team World Cup Friendly Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) today announced Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina will host the Men’s National Team for a friendly match ahead of the 2026… Read More
Banana Ball Returning to Charlotte in 2026 Thursday, October 9th 2025

Banana Ball Returning to Charlotte in 2026

The Charlotte Knights, in partnership with the Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF), the CRVA, and the Knights’ ownership group, Diamond Baseball Holdings, are proud to announce Banana Ball is coming to… Read More
Wisconsin to Face Virginia Tech in 2031 Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium Wednesday, September 17th 2025

Wisconsin to Face Virginia Tech in 2031 Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium

The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) announced today that the University of Wisconsin will take on Virginia Tech in the 2031 Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte…. Read More
Belk Named Presenting Sponsor for Inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational Wednesday, September 3rd 2025

Belk Named Presenting Sponsor for Inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational

The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) announced today that Belk will serve as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational, set for Nov. 4 at 8:45 p.m. ET at… Read More
Charlotte Sports Foundation Reports $38.6 Million in Economic Impact from Savannah Bananas Showcase Wednesday, August 20th 2025

Charlotte Sports Foundation Reports $38.6 Million in Economic Impact from Savannah Bananas Showcase

The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced today that the Savannah Bananas’ two-night stop in Charlotte in June generated a total economic impact of $38.6 million, based on a report conducted by… Read More