Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Sells Out, with More Than 13,250 Runners Registered to Hit the Streets Thursday, October 22nd 2026

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Sells Out, with More Than 13,250 Runners Registered to Hit the Streets

The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) today announced that the 2026 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon has officially sold out, marking the earliest sellout in the event’s history. With more than 13,250… Read More
Naomi Osaka, Amanda Anisimova, Frances Tiafoe and Learner Tien Headline 2026 Charlotte Invitational Tuesday, October 13th 2026

Naomi Osaka, Amanda Anisimova, Frances Tiafoe and Learner Tien Headline 2026 Charlotte Invitational

Four of tennis’ most exciting talents will descend on the Queen City as the Charlotte Invitational returns to Spectrum Center for its third year. The 2026 field will feature Naomi… Read More
Women’s Tennis Association and Charlotte Sports Foundation Partner to Bring Championship Event to the Queen City Wednesday, September 16th 2026

Women’s Tennis Association and Charlotte Sports Foundation Partner to Bring Championship Event to the Queen City

The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) announced today a landmark partnership with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), that will bring the WTA Finals, the season-ending championship of women’s professional tennis, to… Read More
Ally Tipoff Returns to Charlotte with Doubleheader on Nov. 8 Thursday, August 20th 2026

Ally Tipoff Returns to Charlotte with Doubleheader on Nov. 8

The Ally Tipoff returns to Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Spectrum Center, bringing college basketball’s biggest women’s basketball doubleheader back to the Queen City. South Carolina will face… Read More
West Virginia and North Carolina to Play in 2026 Dick Vitale Invitational presented by Belk Thursday, August 6th 2026

West Virginia and North Carolina to Play in 2026 Dick Vitale Invitational presented by Belk

The Dick Vitale Invitational presented by Belk returns for its second year, honoring one of college basketball’s most iconic voices and ambassadors. The event tips off Friday, Nov. 27, at… Read More
Charlotte Sports Foundation Announces Four New Team Members Thursday, April 2nd 2026

Charlotte Sports Foundation Announces Four New Team Members

The Charlotte Sports Foundation is proud to announce four new additions to our growing team as we head into our biggest year yet. Cadie Koppenhaver has been named Chief of… Read More
CSF Launches New Brand for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Tuesday, March 24th 2026

CSF Launches New Brand for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon has a new look and a new invitation to go with it. Today continues the launch of an all-new era for one of the Queen… Read More
CSF Posts Record Economic Impact of $118.25M in 2025 Tuesday, March 3rd 2026

CSF Posts Record Economic Impact of $118.25M 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