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Homestand Preview 9/8-9/12

September 8, 2026

The Charlotte Knights return home to Truist Field for the final homestand of the 2026 season, hosting the Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, from Tuesday, September 8, through Saturday, September 12.

Fans can purchase tickets online here, by phone at 704-274-8332 or in person at the Charlotte

Charlotte Knights Announce the 2027 Home Schedule

Opening Knight is March 30 — Cubs are Coming to Uptown — Braves, Cardinals, and Dodgers Affiliates All Set to Return — All Three Holiday Weekends at Home
August 12, 2026

13TH SEASON AT TRUIST FIELD BEGINS IN MARCH
With the 2026 season down to the final two homestands, the Charlotte Knights are pleased to announce their 2027 home schedule for the team’s 13th campaign in Uptown. For a sixth consecutive season, the 2027 Triple-A schedule will feature 150 games with the

Fan Appreciation Week at Truist Field

August 19, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 19, 2026 – Knights fans, this weekend is all about you! The Charlotte Knights will celebrate the spectacular fans who made the 2026 season memorable with Fan Appreciation Weekend at Truist Field on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. The weekend will feature three games against

Truist Most Valuable Business Local Spotlight

July 2, 2026

Truist and the Charlotte Knights are committed to celebrating small businesses again during the 2026 season through the Knights Most Valuable Business (MVB) program presented by Truist. Through this initiative, small businesses owners and their guests are invited to Truist Field to enjoy a night off at the ballpark, while

Welcome Home, Son: Riley Unroe’s Story of Sacrifice, Searching and Surrender

an hour ago

The final out had barely been recorded when 10-year-old Riley Unroe abandoned the mound and ran.

His Little League team had just defeated an undefeated opponent to win the championship. Unroe had pitched the complete game while his father, Tim, called each pitch from the dugout.

But as the field erupted around

Elko and Perez Both Homer in Series Opening Win

Thorpe Leads the Pitching Staff's Lights Out Performance
September 8, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights opened up their final homestand of the 2026 season with a strong showing against the Buffalo Bisons. Charlotte hit a pair of Home Runs and the pitching remained in control throughout the ballgame. The result was a 4-1 victory for the home team.

The Pursuit of One Percent: Rikuu Nishida’s Story of Perspective, Purpose, and Possibility

July 23, 2026

Long before he crossed an ocean in pursuit of passion, Rikuu Nishida thought his journey with the game had already come to an end.

Growing up in Osaka, Japan, he faced a question that is unimaginable for a young athlete.

Could he stop playing?

Looking back now, Nishida realizes the weight of that

Be Where Your Feet Are: Jonathan Cannon’s Journey of Control, Consistency, and Contentment

August 18, 2026

There is a particular period of waiting in Minor League Baseball (MiLB) that does not appear as waiting to those on the outside at all.

It looks like a bullpen session. A lift. A scouting report. A 5-inning start on a Friday night. Waiting 5 days for another start. Another bus

Knights Bitten in the Eighth Inning Once Again

Charlotte has to Settle for a Series Split
September 6, 2026

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Charlotte Knights dropped Sunday afternoon’s ballgame against the Gwinnett Stripers in an all-too-familiar fashion. The Knights carried a one-run lead into the bottom of the eighth that was erased on a two-out, pinch-hit Grand Slam. The Stripers went on to claim a 5-2 win.

Stripers Strike Late, Top Knights 5-3

Murphy Follows Suit with another Solid Starting Pitching Performance
September 5, 2026

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Charlotte Knights were unable to close out the Gwinnett Stripers on Saturday evening and fell by a final score of 5-3. Charlotte built a 3-0 lead, although Gwinnett cut it down to one heading into the bottom of the eighth. The home team then rallied for

Sandlin Strikes Out a Career-High 11 in Blowout Win

Knights Win for the Sixth Time in their Last Seven Games
September 4, 2026

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Charlotte Knights hammered the Gwinnett Stripers 9-3 on Friday evening. Caden Connor drove in four runs and David Sandlin was lights out on the mound. The victory moved the Knights to 12 games over .500, a new high-water mark on the season.

Knights Fire a Shutout, Beat Stripers 1-0

September 3, 2026

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Charlotte Knights received a spectacular pitching performance on Thursday night and edged the Gwinnett Stripers by a final score of 1-0. The shutout win was the third straight pitcher’s duel between the Knights and the Stripers, and the second victory of the series for Charlotte.

Nishida Records a Pair of Hits but Knights Fall 4-2

Thorpe Delivers another Strong Pitching Performance in Latest Rehab Start
September 2, 2026

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Charlotte Knights and the Gwinnett Stripers took the field on Wednesday evening for Game Two of their current six-game series. Gwinnett broke a 2-2 tie with a pair of late runs and topped the Knights by a final score of 4-2 to even the series.

Timely Home Run Paves the Way for Extra-Inning Win

Knights Prevail after Kyle Teel's Game-Tying Blast in the Ninth Forces Extras
September 1, 2026

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – Runs were at a premium for both the Charlotte Knights and the Gwinnett Stripers on Tuesday. The Stripers held a 1-0 lead entering the ninth inning, until Kyle Teel ripped a solo Home Run over the right field wall that tied the game 1-1. The Knights used

Murphy, Teel Lead Knights to Series Clinching Victory

Charlotte Wraps Up the Week with a 5-2 Win over Memphis
August 30, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights capped off their six-game homestand on Sunday evening with a 5-2 victory over the Memphis Redbirds. Shane Murphy delivered an excellent starting pitching performance and MLB rehabber Kyle Teel led the way offensively with three hits.

Sandlin's Complete Game Shutout Highlights Charlotte's DH Sweep

Knights Take Two from the Redbirds, Including a Walkoff Win
August 29, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights tasted victory, not once but twice, on Saturday evening with a double-header sweep of the Memphis Redbirds. The Knights received an extra-inning walkoff single from Dru Baker that sealed the first game 5-4. David Sandlin shined on the mound in Game Two and his

Martin Sensational in Rehab Start but Charlotte Falls in Extras

Andy Weber Continues his Hot Streak at the Plate
August 27, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights dropped a tight ballgame to the Memphis Redbirds on Thursday night, 3-2 in ten innings. Neither team was able to muster much offensively throughout the game until the visiting Redbirds pushed across their automatic runner in the final frame for the game deciding run.

Rain Disrupts Wednesday's Game with the Knights Trailing

Charlotte Falls to Memphis 2-0 when the Contest was Called in the Sixth Inning
August 26, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights and the Memphis Redbirds were engaged in a pitcher’s duel on Wednesday night. In the middle of the sixth inning, the rain hit Truist Field and halted play with Charlotte trailing 2-0.

Unroe's Perfect Day at the Plate Helps Knights Top Redbirds

Thorpe Strong on the Mound in his Truist Field Debut
August 25, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights opened up their six-game homestand with an impressive 8-2 victory over the visiting Memphis Redbirds on Tuesday night. Charlotte took advantage of five Memphis errors and Riley Unroe launched a two-run Home Run in the win.

Homestand Preview 8/25-8/30

August 12, 2026

The Charlotte Knights return home to Truist Field next week to host the Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, from Tuesday, August 25, through Sunday, August 30.

Fans can purchase tickets online here, by phone at 704-274-8332 or in person at the Charlotte Knights ticket office.

The full promotional

Series Ends with 9-5 Loss Despite Weber's Big Day

Knights and RailRiders Finish Series with a Split
August 23, 2026

MOOSIC, PA – The Charlotte Knights were unable to claim Sunday’s series finale against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and dropped the afternoon contest 9-5. The loss resulted in a series split, with both Charlotte and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre winning three games, and a 5-7 record over the Knights’ season-long 12 game road trip.

Knights Offense Explodes in 9-6 Win over RailRiders

Eight Batters Get Hits as Knights Offense Brings the Fireworks
August 22, 2026

MOOSIC, PA — The Charlotte Knights’ offense came to party on Saturday night as eight of the nine batters recorded hits in the 9-6 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

Home Runs Cost the Knights in Close Contest

Charlotte Drops their Second Straight Two-Run Game to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
August 21, 2026

MOOSIC, PA – The Charlotte Knights fell to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 5-3 on Friday night in a game where Scranton scored all five of their runs via the Home Run ball. Charlotte never quit and kept the game close throughout.

Bellinger, RailRiders Hand Knights a Loss in Shortened Game

One Swing Ends Up Being the Difference
August 20, 2026

MOOSIC, PA – Not much happened on Thursday night between the Charlotte Knights and the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Railriders aside from Cody Bellinger’s Major League rehab appearance and Anthony Volpe delivering the only run scoring play of the night.

Charlotte's Pitching Stymies Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 7-2 Victory

Galanie and Unroe Both Hit Two-Run Homers for the Knights
August 19, 2026

MOOSIC, PA – The Charlotte Knights won their second straight ballgame over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday night. Charlotte received a masterful pitching performance and timely hitting on their way to a 7-2 victory.