Charlotte Sports Commission

The Golden Ticket

The Charlotte Sports Commission's Golden Ticket is your way to gain access to the best sporting events Charlotte has to offer. Anyone 18 years of age and a legal resident of North Carolina may purchase a $50 raffle to have a chance to win the ticket that gets you two tickets to the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Checkers, Charlotte Eagles, Charlotte Hounds, and many more. All Golden Ticket proceeds benefit the Charlotte Sports Commission. Click here to see an entire list of tickets you can win and how you can purchase your ticket.

Charlotte Hounds Inaugural Season

This year Charlotte is excited to welcome its first Major League Lacrosse team, the Charlotte Hounds! The Hounds join seven other teams in the league and will play a total of fourteen games. The Inaugural home opener will take place on Saturday, April 28th. Other home dates include May 12th, May 19th, and June 2nd. Tickets for Hounds games can be found here! For more information about the Inaugural season of the Charlotte Hounds, please visit www.charlottehounds.com!

River Roar 2012

Friday, June 8 the whitewater is calling. Will your team answer and win the championship? River Roar is a corporate whitewater rafting challenge with teams battling for the coveted River Roar Championship Paddle. Reserve your raft today by registering online or contact Chris Raynor directly for more information. The time starts at the top, when it stops is up to you... Paddle your way to victory!

Special Report
The Economic Impact of Sports and Sports Events on the Charlotte MSA Economy

The Charlotte Sports Commission is pleased to announce that The Economic Impact of Sports and Sports Events on the Charlotte MSA Economy, has been released. The Charlotte sports industry generated an economic impact of $2,188,207,639 and supported 23,136 jobs in 2011 for the Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). This study was conducted on behalf of the Charlotte Sports Commission by Dr. John E. Connaughton, Professor of Economics in the Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. To view a copy of this study, please click here. Also, download a copy of the presentation that was given on February 28th.