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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

Knights 2026 Standouts By the Month

September 28, 2026

Here's a look back at the players who stood out in 2027, both on the mound and at the plate, each month in the Queen City.

Season Comes to an End with a 7-4 Road Win

Knights Hit a Trio of Home Runs to Conclude the 2026 Campaign in Style
September 20, 2026

NORFOLK, VA – The Charlotte Knights capped off their 2026 season on Sunday afternoon with a 7-4 victory over the Norfolk Tides. The win clinched a series split and cemented the Knights’ 2026 overall record at 81-68, the fourth best mark out of 20 teams in the International League.

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

September 9, 2026

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

Knights Bats Come Alive for 80th Win of the Season

Mario Camilletti and Jake Cave Each Crush a Homer
September 19, 2026

NORFOLK, VA – The Charlotte Knights offense exploded for a 10-6 win over the Norfolk Tides on Friday night as the team eclipsed the 80-win mark for the first time since the 2012 season and only the second time in the last 20 years.

Early Homers Prove Costly in Knights 3-1 Loss

Aidan Anderson Completes His Seventh Scoreless Outing
September 18, 2026

NORFOLK, VA – The Charlotte Knights dropped their final game under the Friday night lights this season after the Norfolk Tides hit a pair of early home runs, leading to a 3-1 loss.

Day Game Dominance - Knights Best Tides 5-1

Pitching Takes Over while the Bats Come Alive Late
September 17, 2026

NORFOLK, VA – The Charlotte Knights took on the Norfolk Tides this afternoon in a midday affair at Harbor Park. The visiting Knights chalked up their 79th win of the season, 5-1, thanks to a brilliant pitching performance by Shane Murphy and a trio of relivers.

Knights Eliminated from Playoff Race in Tight Loss to the Tides

Cannon Strong in His Final Start of the Season with Charlotte
September 16, 2026

NORFOLK, VA – The final week of the 2026 season is upon us and with that comes the final appearances for the Charlotte Knights pitching staff. Wednesday was Jonathan Cannon’s turn to take the mound and the right-hander delivered a solid performance. Unfortunately, the Knights fell to the Norfolk Tides

Baserunners Scarce as Knights Fall 4-2

September 15, 2026

NORFOLK, VA – The Charlotte Knights fell in their final series opener, dropping their Tuesday night contest 4-2 to the Norfolk Tides. The offense could not produce enough base runners, managed only four hits and worked one walk while striking out 15 times.

Knights Offense Explodes in Home Finale

Tim Elko Finishes Off Lights Out Week with 3-for-4 Day
September 12, 2026

UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights offense fired on all cylinders in the first game of a day-night doubleheader that, due to weather, became the home season finale, which saw the Knights win 10-1 over the Buffalo Bisons.

Murphy Deals and Wiemer Homers in 2-1 Knights Victory

Charlotte Claims Pitcher's Duel at Truist Field
September 11, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte community came together at Truist Field on Friday night. Knights fans and First Responders paid tribute to the victims of September 11, 2001, and were treated to a great ballgame from start to finish that the Knights won 2-1.

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

Perez Goes Yard in 11-4 Knights Loss

Coffey Delivers a Strong Spot Start
September 10, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights dropped Thursday’s game to the Buffalo Bisons 11-4 in their first loss of the series. Charlotte was unable to keep Buffalo’s bats in check and the visitors pounded out 17 hits off the Knights pitching staff.

Charlotte Sneaks Past Buffalo 5-4 for Second Straight Win

Knights Turn the Tables with Eighth Inning Rally of their Own
September 9, 2026

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Knights had dropped two straight games entering their final homestand of the season. In both of those defeats, the Knights saw late leads slip away in the bottom of the eighth inning. After Tuesday’s series opening win against the Buffalo Bisons, Charlotte delivered their own

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

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

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.