25+ places to watch college football in Charlotte
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Football season, it’s good to see you.
State of play: The upcoming Labor Day weekend means college football is back.
Here are 25+ dedicated places to watch college football in Charlotte this season.
Editor's note: This list does not include every school with an alumni presence in Charlotte; only those with a large local presence.
- Schools are listed by where teams stand in the Associated Press' preseason ranking.
Ohio State
The No. 1 Buckeyes open the season against Ball State on Saturday at 12:30pm on the Big Ten Network.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Protagonist Beer in LoSo at 227 Southside Drive
- BlackFinn in Ballantyne at 14825 Ballantyne Village Way
- Harvey's in Huntersville at 13812 Cinnabar Place
Georgia
The No. 3 Bulldogs face Tennessee State on Saturday at 3pm on SECN+.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Legion Brewing in Plaza Midwood at 1906 Commonwealth Ave.
Notre Dame
No. 4 Notre Dame plays Wisconsin on Sunday at 7:30pm on NBC and Peacock.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Valhalla Pub in Uptown at 317 S Church St.
Go deeper: Wake Forest takes on Notre Dame in the 2027 Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte
Texas
The No. 5 Longhorns face Texas State on Saturday at 3:30pm on ESPN.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Rí Rá Irish Pub in Uptown at 208 N Tryon St.
Indiana
No. 6 Indiana plays North Texas on Sept. 5 at noon on FOX.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Dilworth Neighborhood Grille at 911 E Morehead St.
Miami
No. 7 Miami heads to Stanford on Friday for a 9pm game on ESPN.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse in SouthPark 4625 Piedmont Row Drive, Suite 115A
Texas A&M
The No. 8 Aggies face Missouri State on Saturday at 7pm on ESPN.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Caswell Station at 366 N. Caswell Road
Ole Miss
No. 9 Ole Miss takes on No. 24 Louisville on Sunday at 7:30pm on ABC.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Carmella's Pizza Grill in Montford at 1513 Montford Drive
Oklahoma
The No. 10 Sooners face UTEP on Friday at 8pm on SEC Network+.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Midtown Tavern in Cherry at 1500 E 3rd St.
LSU
No. 11 LSU plays Clemson on Saturday at 7:30pm on ABC.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Brewers At 4001 Yancey at 4001-A Yancey Road
Alabama
No. 13 Alabama plays East Carolina on Saturday at noon on ABC.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Whiskey Warehouse in Plaza Midwood at 1221 The Plaza
- Duckworth's Rea Farms in south Charlotte at 9805-D Sandy Rock Place
USC
The No. 14 Trojans play Fresno State at 9pm on Sept. 4 on FOX.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Mother's Comfort Food & Cocktails at 4271 Park Road.
Michigan
The No. 16 Wolverines host Western Michigan on Saturday at 7:30pm on NBC.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Goodyear House at 3032 N Davidson St.
Penn State
No. 18 Penn State plays Marshall on Saturday at 3:30pm on FS1.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Kilted Buffalo in Plaza Midwood at 1212 Central Ave.
- DB's Tavern in Ballantyne at 8155 Ardrey Kell Road
- H2 Public House at 19906 N. Cove Road Cornelius
Tennessee
The No. 20 Volunteers take on Furman at 3:30pm on Saturday on SEC+.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Resident Culture Brewery in Plaza Midwood at 2101 Central Ave.
Iowa
No. 22 Iowa plays Northern Illinois at 4:15pm on Saturday on the Big Ten Network.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Brazwell's Premium Pub at 1627 Montford Drive
Clemson
The Tigers play No. 11 LSU on Saturday at 7:30pm on ABC.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Clutch Kitchen & Pour House 601 S. Cedar St. and HopFly in South End at 1327 S. Mint St.
South Carolina
The Gamecocks host Kent State on Saturday at 12:45pm on the SEC Network.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: The Horseshoe in South End at 1515 South Mint St.
N.C. State
The Wolfpack faces Richmond on Sept. 11 at 7pm on ESPNU.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Caswell Station in Elizabeth at 366 N Caswell Road
North Carolina
The Tar Heels face East Tennessee State on Sept. 12 at noon on the ACC Network.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Moo & Brew in Plaza Midwood at 1300 Central Ave.
- Selwyn Pub in Myers Park at 2801 Selwyn Ave.
Charlotte 49ers
The 49ers host the Citadel on Saturday at 3:30pm on ESPN+. Tickets start at $20.24.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Multiple locations throughout the season, including Clutch Kitchen & Pour House 601 S. Cedar St. in Uptown
Florida
The Gators face Florida Atlantic on Saturday at 7:45pm on the SEC Network.
- Full season schedule.
Stop by: Dilworth Neighborhood Grille at 911 E Morehead St.
Appalachian State
The Mountaineers host Maine on Saturday at 3:30pm on ESPN+.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Angry Ale’s 1518 Montford Drive
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East Carolina
East Carolina plays No. 13 Alabama on Saturday at noon on ABC.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Two Buck Saloon at 1113 Hawthorne Lane
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Wake Forest
The Demon Deacons faces Akron on Thursday at 7pm on the ACC Network.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Selwyn Pub in Myers Park at 2801 Selwyn Ave.
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Kentucky
The Wildcats face Youngstown State on Saturday at 1pm on SECN+.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Dilworth Neighborhood Grille in Dilworth at 911 E. Morehead St.
Virginia Tech
The Hokies hosts VMI on Saturday at 7:30pm on ACCN.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Graham Street Pub in Uptown at 400 S. Graham St.
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Auburn
Auburn plays Baylor at 3:30pm on Saturday on ABC.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: The Penguin Drive-In at 1531 East Blvd.
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Michigan State
The Spartans face Toledo on Friday at 8pm on FS1.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Gin Mill at 1423 S. Tryon St.
Arkansas
The Razorbacks face North Alabama on Saturday at 4:15pm on the SEC Network.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: Dilworth Neighborhood Grille at 911 E. Morehead St.
Florida State
The Seminoles face No. 19 SMU on Monday at 7:30pm on ESPN.
- Full schedule.
Stop by: All American Pub in South End at 200 E Bland St.
Did we miss your favorite team? Email us the details about where to watch at [email protected].
Editor’s note: This guide was first published in 2022 and was last updated on Sept. 2, 2026.