WHO ARE WE PLAYING?
Your Charlotte Independence host the Richmond Kickers in our 2023 Home Opener presented by Chick-Fil-A. The gates at American Legion Memorial Stadium open at 4:00 p.m. First kick is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
GIVEAWAY! First 200 fans receive a free mini autograph soccer ball!
PARTY ON THE PLAZA!
Before you take your seats, have some fun on the concourse with our Party on the Plaza games! Jenga, Corn Hole, Connect 4 and more pregame entertainment will be available for fans as soon as the gates open. Challenge your friends and enjoy a cold beverage while you watch the Jacks warm up for the match.
WHAT’S ON TAP?
ELEVEN LAKES BREWING CO.
Cans: Yellow Card Hard Seltzer, Lazy River IPA, Northern Aggression and Orange is the New Pale
Draft: Northern Aggression and River Otter Red
RESIDENT CULTURE BREWING CO.
Cans: Country Kind of Silence Helles Lager, Forever Alone Hazy IPA, and Tropical Tryst Tiki Sour
Draft: Lightning Drops Hazy IPA, Riding for the Feeling Pilsner, and Island Time Mexican Lager
GOT MERCH?
Back the Jacks on opening day with new merchandise! Our shelves will be stocked with hats, shirts, sweatshirts, scarves and more. Gear up for game day by visiting the merch trailer on the concourse or shop online all season long at store.charlotteindependence.com.
SIGN UP FOR HALFTIME CONTESTS!
The fan favorite Lil’ Jacks Horse Races returns! Gallop 50 yards down the pitch on our inflatable horses! First one to cross the finish line receives a prize from Soccer.com.
Our NEW contest at halftime is the Hobby Horse Spin & Shoot! Start at the goal post, sprint to the 18 yard box, spin 10 times with the Hobby Horse in hand and score the penalty. It’s a best of three competition and the winner takes home prizes from Soccer.com.
WHERE’S THE POST GAME PARTY?
Our first Post Game Watch Party is Saturday night following the match. Walk, or drive, over the the Elizabeth Parlour Room at Hooligans FC where the Charlotte FC away game will be live streaming on all TV’s with sounds. Charlotte Independence pro players will join fans for drinks, photos and autographs. Here’s the schedule:
5:00 p.m. – Charlotte Independence vs. Richmond Kickers
American Legion Memorial Stadium
Address: 1218-1238 Armory Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204
7:30 p.m. – Orlando City SC vs. Charlotte FC
Watch at Elizabeth Parlour Room at Hooligans FC
Address: 1523 Elizabeth Ave Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28204
