Charlotte FC season ticket prices will remain largely the same for 2024 season
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Supporters march toward Charlotte FC’s inaugural home match at Bank of America Stadium on March 5, 2022. (Travis Dove for Axios Charlotte)
Fewer Charlotte FC season ticket holders will see price increases for the 2024 season compared to the 2023 season.
What’s happening: Charlotte FC season ticket member invoices went out Sept. 15. There will not be a price increase for the supporters’ section, 100- or 200-level seats.
Yes, but: 300-level, which are club-level seats, may see a price increase due to the terms of their contracts.
Why it matters: Prices rose an average of 4% from 2022 to 2023 and fans were not happy. Hiking ticket prices is not uncommon across sports, but fans want to see a winning product on the field. Charlotte FC hasn’t consistently delivered that, but they have created an atmosphere that keeps fans coming back.
- Charlotte’s average attendance through 14 games this season is 35,212 fans.
Between the lines: Your invoice may not look the same for 2023 as it will in 2024 because of the 18th game. Let’s break it down:
- Season ticket holders are invoiced for 18 games annually.
- Since Charlotte did not host an 18th game in 2022 that game was credited to most 2023 invoices.
- If your balance owed looks higher for 2024, and you aren’t in club-level seat area where costs went up, that’s likely why.
Of note: When 2024 season ticket memberships go on sale for first-time buyers, they will be the same price as they were for 2023 first-time buyers, a club spokesperson confirmed to Axios. The exact date of when these will go on sale has not been set.
By the numbers: Charlotte is 7-9-11 with 32 points, sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference with seven regular season games left.
- Charlotte’s regular season finale, which may prove crucial to their playoff hunt, comes against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi on Oct. 21 at Bank of America Stadium.
- Tickets start at $125 for that game in the upper bowl. By comparison, tickets for their Sept. 16 match vs. D.C. United cost $15 for the upper bowl.
The big picture: Charlotte FC is looking to add more value to its season ticket, a club spokesperson told Axios.
- Season ticket members receive complimentary Apple Season Pass, which is where games air.
- They also had access to two preseason matches for free this year.
Flashback: Charlotte became the first Major League Soccer club to institute personal seat licenses, which are a one-time fee and were used to help fund Bank of America Stadium’s $50 million renovations ahead of the club’s inaugural season last year.
- Panthers PSL owners saw their ticket prices increase before the season started.
What’s next: You can keep your PSL and renew your season ticket or:
- Resell your PSL through the club’s marketplace, similar to what the Panthers provide, but you cannot sell your PSL unless it is paid in full.
- You can also opt for a private transfer, pending your PSL is paid in full, which allows to give your PSL to a family or a friend member.
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Sept. 15, 2023. It was updated on Sept. 17, 2023 to reflect Charlotte’s current record, average attendance and the number of remaining matches.