Sports in Charlotte, North Carolina
Team Division Primary Conference Location Varsity Teams
Charlotte 49ers NCAA I Conference USA University City , Charlotte 17
Davidson Wildcats NCAA I Atlantic 10 Davidson , North Carolina 19
JCSU Golden Bulls NCAA II CIAA Biddleville , Charlotte 13
Queens Royals NCAA II South Atlantic Conference Myers Park , Charlotte 19
Johnson & Wales Wildcats USCAA Independent Uptown Charlotte 5
Teams and history -- Collegiate
Sports in Charlotte, North Carolina have a long and varied history. The city is home to teams at nearly every level of American sports including the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League and Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association. In addition to serving as the home base for several teams the city plays host to many events of national and international importance including the longest race in NASCAR, the annual Coca-Cola 600 and golf's Wells Fargo Championship.