BB&T Ballpark

Absolutely fantastic place to spend a night hanging out in Charlotte. The views of the city from the stadium are stunning. You will have a plethora of Instagram-​worthy photo ops here. Classic ballpark food, great beer choices, and an excellent view — you can’t go wrong taking in a baseball game at The Charlotte Knights new stadium! Perfect date night in the city.

For it’s one, two, three stars and we are good at the new ball stadium. In the spirit of full disclosure I haven’t purchased a ticket to watch baseball. I have gone with work to the old stadium and to the new one. I like baseball, but it isn’t something I would normally pay to watch.
My visit last week was with work and the ticket included their dinner buffet. I was actually impressed with the dinner buffet. Everything on there was impressive and had a wide variety of options. There were buffalo chicken wings (good, but I only had one since I didn’t see any hand wipes nearby) the hotdog sliders were okay and the meatballs were delicious. I like that they included a ton of healthy options as well like asparagus, hummus and bruschetta. The office vegetarians also appreciated this.
Look, I know it is a baseball game. I know it is in the city. But I also know that back in the day Thirsty Thursday was $ 2 for all beers when the stadium was in SC. Now Thirsty Thursday covers $ 3 small pours of bud light level beers and craft beers are pricey. It was $ 11 for a mason jar (16 ounces) of blue moon or OMB. I can buy a whole six pack of good beer retail for that price. Ouch. Also it was pretty difficult to get a refill on the mason jar which was frustrating. I had vouchers but I was making sure to tip for every drink.
Work paid for the $ 38 (on group discount special) ticket and gave me $ 20 worth of vouchers. For a light dinner and 3 beers I would have been out $ 71 plus tip if I paid myself (if I could even get enough people together for the group discount).
The barthroom in the upstairs VIP area either had broken AC or never had it installed. Somewhat uncomfortable and one of the doors had the lock broken, which is unacceptable in an area that people pay extra to have access to.
The view was good from our seats and I might go back on their bark in the park day if I buy the cheap seats and eat and drink beforehand.
Other than the bathroom it wasn’t a bad experience but lacked the wow factor for the price.

So happy Charlotte moved the ball park uptown, vs the old, out-​dated one in Fort Mill.
Great food and beverage choices. Thank you for serving wine. We don’t all like beer, so
thanks. The fireworks on the 4^th of July is spectacular. Lots of places to walk around to, before
and after the game.

This is a great ball park. I mean, there are some ball parks with great views, nice layout and great crowds but none besides some of the major league stadiums are as good. I think I actually heard that it was voted the best minor league baseball field last year. No wonder they had the championship games here.
I’ve been there quite a few times now. Minor league baseball isn’t as dramatic as the majors. Sometimes the score board at a Knights game can be two digits versus two digits. And today a batter just threw the emwhole bat into the crowd. He didn’t mean it of course. And no one got hurt so no tort case. But that’s why there’s more room for family and friends there. People seem to go more for chatting and bonding and drinkjng good beer and hot dogs — while the game is palying in the backdrop (or is it frontdrop?). All in all, great view, a great place for group activites, and some baseball fun!

This park is awesome! Great location, excellent views, and convenient parking. The prices are on point with other AAA parks. Loved the food and drink choices, too. Excellent fireworks on Friday nights and it’s great that they allow spectators to sit on the lawn outside of the park to watch the game.

The new park is a lot better than the old park. I like the architecture of the ballpark and the nods to the history of the team. The staff was really friendly and helpful. We had bought upgraded tickets so it gave us access to some inside clubs and bars. There was free ice water, peanuts, and popcorn available. The upgraded bathrooms were a huge plus. Food was alright. I had some bbq and frozen yogurt both were fine but I would have liked to have more local options like in other parks. Overall it was a fun experience and I would return for another game.

This ballpark is absolutely beautiful inside! It was my first time attending a Knight’s game and I was thoroughly impressed. I love that you can walk around the entire inside edge of the park and there is really not a bad seat in the place. Plus, when it started drizzling, it was great to be able to stand in the the covered areas without feeling like I was smashed in a sardine can.
The vendors I interacted with were all very nice and appeared clean. There is a great selection of beers and foods and snacks, everything you could want at a ballgame.
The location is also amazing! As the sun goes down and the lights show brighter in the windows of the neighboring high-​rises, it is truly a beautiful sight. I don’t think I realized just how awesome the Charlotte skyline is, especially at night.

This really is a beautiful ballpark! We came here recently to see the White Sox exhibition game and the setting is wonderful. Even though it’s smack in the downtown area with a wonderful view of the skyline, it doesn’t feel closed in at all.
Just like when the ballpark was in Ft Mill, the seating bowl attendants are very strict about fans only sitting in their assigned seats, so no squatting allowed! Overall the employees aim to please, but I have to say many of those working the concessions look like it’s a forced assignment.
Let’s talk concessions, that’s where I was under impressed. Not by the selection, but for the cost. $ 9 for a hot dog is way too rich for my blood. Granted it was for the one dressed to the hilt, so I opted for a $ 3 dog instead and it was just fine flavor wise, just without all the to-​do. I’d say the average price is $ 7 – 9.00 per item like a dog or burger. When you add in a side, drink, popcorn, peanuts, it all adds up quickly for a family with a couple of hungry kids to feed.
The fan store has a big selection of nice items, but again, a bit pricey, so be prepared. Of course there’s no comparison price wise to an MLB park for the tickets, food & souvenirs and this is a Triple A team, so everything could be much, much higher!

Came on a rainy Monday but that didn’t dampen our spirits as I was about to break my Charlotte Knights cherry! Woo Hoo! Since this ballpark is only a year old, everything is new, clean and well organized.
Parking is only $ 5 across the steet.
I didn’t get a chance to walk around the entire park but from what I saw, it looks like most folks will be getting a great view of the field. And the Charlotte skyline in the background makes this park really special!
Food and drink choices were decent, as we came on $ 1 Hot Dog Monday sponsored by Sahleen (Buffalo style grilled franks). Not bad for a buck. I didn’t find a good beer selection until we were ready to leave… So look around for food and beverage choices BEFORE the game starts. They are available… You just have to seek them out!
We were a little disappointed in the beer selection in the upstairs box suites… Only 4 Sam Adams-​type beer? FOUR? REALLY? WTF? Come on BB&T you can do better than 4 with all the great local brews we have available!
Overall I really like this park ! Being a Chicagoan baseball is in my blood (Go CUBS!) and I actually DID ROOT for the Knights even though they are affiliated with the Chicago version of the Evil Empire of Baseball… The White Sux… Er, White Sox… Freudian slip.

Absolutely gorgeous ballpark with a great view of Uptown in all directions. Being so new, the place is very clean and all of the seats have a great view. The concourse is a little bit crowded if it’s a sell-​out crowd, but the reason I can’t go to 5 stars is the crazy expensive food. The yogurt stand is a bargain for a ballpark, but everything else we saw was going to run you at least $ 12 if you wanted a decent meal.

The nicest minor league park you’ll ever visit!
It’s crazy how the Knights moved from a stadium that reminds you of post-​apocalyptic Detroit… to the Upper East-​Side of Manhattan. Well done Charlotte Knights… well done.
The stadium was laid out perfectly as you get a great view from all corners. The view is most spectacular sitting behind the plate or down the third base line. The Charlotte skyline was perfectly placed for our viewing pleasure.
Concessions aren’t overly expensive and there are quite a few options to grab while at the game. I also like that you can grab a local beer to go along with the Carolina BBQ you’ll be eating. You’re also welcome to enjoy one of the many great restaurants and bars that are close by after you leave the game.
Parking is also easy as you can park in one of the nearby ramps or parking lots for $ 5-​$ 10.
You really knocked this one out of the park!

Beautiful new baseball park in Uptown. Tickets are cheap, food and drink options are plentiful and tasty, and the city views are awesome. I don’t think there’s really a bad seat in the park and SRO is a fun time, too. I was pleasantly surprised by the selection in the team store. Fireworks after Friday night games are a fun bonus.
I would give 5 stars except the food and drinks are a little expensive compared to other minor league parks I’ve been to, and several times a stand has run out of mason jars and/​or my drink of choice early on in the game (signage would make this less annoying so you wouldn’t have to wait in line to find out).

I mean, what’s not to love about this place? I’ve been to the Knights games back when they were located in Fort Mill and while fun they lacked the vibe. Uptown Charlotte has provided the vibe for this place in abundance.
Noteably the beer selection is much better now. I am a craft beer fan and this place has a decent selection for even me. The food choices are equally diverse. From a pita/​wrap to a BBQ sandwich and of course peanuts and hot dogs.
The ballpark itself doesn’t have a bad seat anywhere but seats are hard to find due to its popularity this year. Parking is pretty cheap ($ 5) and can be found right across the street in many areas.
This is a great addition to the uptown area.

Came to BB&T Park for a coworker outing & have to say this new stadium was a very nice venue
I loved the fact it was right in the heart of Uptown, which meant it was within easy walking distance to our office & hotel (for us out of town travelers)
Lots of concession stands to offer nibbles or drinks & everything is allowed down at your seat
Which leads me to the bad part… there was THE most obnoxious couple sitting right beside our group & they were cursing & yelling & raising all kinds of ruckus. Not the fault of the venue I know but when there were families w/​small children all around us (this is a very family-​friendly venue) & signs posted everywhere that said no profanity, I’d have hoped the staff there would be holding people accountable to these rules
I mean, I have a potty mouth that’ll compete w/​the best of them but I also have my manners & being a good Southern girl, I know to watch it when there are kiddies around — please mind your manners as well!
In terms of logistics, seats were WAY too close together & it felt like the drunk couple were sitting right in my lap & as the guy turned around, chatting up the people behind us, let’s just say my personal space was nonexistent
But on the good side, there are no large steps /​bleachers so seemed like every seat offered a fantastic view of the field as we were all very close to the action
So for offering a really nice venue w/​all the perks one could imagine, have to say we’re fans. For those extra little areas that could use some improvement, well…

It is nice to not have to drive to South Carolina to see a Charlotte Knights game. The BB&T Stadium is beautiful!
There really is not a bad seat here. Just grab a pair of $ 10 tickets and go! It makes for a great night out. Parking was close, easy, and only $ 5.
There is something for everyone at the stadium! Of course everything is over priced– you are at stadium uptown, however there are some great local craft beers, bbq, nachos, chick-​fil-​a, and baseball staples like hot dogs, peanuts, and cracker jacks.
We took a walk all the way around the stadium to check out each section– every spot had a great view and we loved that we could make laps around the place.
I think the only negatives would be:
1. Center Field seats cannot see the score board.
2. We went on a fireworks night and the game went past 11:00pm…so NO fireworks (we were a bit disappointed).
All in all– this is a great venue and I am looking forward to more visits here with more Knights victories!

This is fantastic Triple A ballpark.
What a great location just adjacent to Bank of America Stadium.
Super site lines, well designed and constructed.
A nice acknowledgement to the history the city of Charlotte has with professional baseball.
So much nicer than driving to another state to watch a Charlotte team.
Now Charlotte just needs to expand the Lynx to handle the demand for travel to this and BofA as well as other ‘uptown’ business.

So much fun. We finally made it out for a game and had a blast. My husband and I were able to get the Budweiser seats behind the Knights dugout, so we were able to go into their lounge and sit at the tables and look out onto the field. We were feeling pretty special. I liked that the seats were padded and we were the first row so there was extra leg room.
The game was entertaining, and it was $ 3 beer night, which had the crowd a little rowdy. What you would expect from a minor league team, lots of giveaways and crowd participation, but nobody was too serious.
Fun night for the entire family.

Fact: I’ve lived here ten years and never went to a Knights game until they moved uptown. I don’t even know where Fort Mill is. Okay, slightly kidding… and serious.
The views from this ballpark are just amazing. The beautiful buildings of uptown make for a gorgeous backdrop.
I don’t really think there’s a bad seat in this place. My friends bought 20 season tickets on the third base line. It’s the perfect spot next to the bullpen to sit and Google info about pitchers so you have things to yell at them while they warm up.
Peanuts, hot dogs… all the ballpark standbys are there. What else will you find? A huge craft beer selection served in mason jars. Queen City Q serving up BBQ on nachos and baked potatoes. Welcome to the South, ya’ll.
Need a pre-​game or post-​game spot? Picasso’s, Latta Arcade, French Quarter, Mellow Mushroom are all great bars right across the street. Go ahead and accept the fact you will have to pay to park in a deck. If you by some chance find a spot open on the street, go ahead and buy a lottery ticket immediately.
Welcome Knights baseball! It’s great to have you uptown for a fun option outside the bars and restaurants.

I love the intimacy of this ballpark! I love being able to see the field from everywhere. I love the picnic area. I love the concessions. Sahlen’s Hot Dogs… and that Cuban Sandwich is something I now crave.
I love baseball!

After all the anticipation and the construction «uptown» the Knights have finally found a location to appropriately call home. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the Fort Mill stadium, but always seemed like it was so far removed from Charlotte and surrounding. There was plenty of parking, which was a plus, but it seemed like you went to the game got your hot dog, snacks, beer, and entertainment and then got in the car and left. At least with a stadium downtown, there is so much more potential to get the Knights into the fold for your daily activities.
Hang out in the new RB park right next door or the French Quarter in the Latta Arcade strip before the game… That’s what my friends and I did before we got to the sold out game.
We had SRO tickets and I was a little leery about it, but it turned out great! Aside from the grassy berm to sit on, there are plenty of places to stand behind the regular seats… even a waist high table to set drinks/​food on along the outer perimeter. The field is sunken in so there as a great view of the action from any perspective.
Another great opportunity the builders of the stadium took advantage of was Charlotte’s craft brewing scene. You can get NoDa Breawing, TripleC, Birdsong, and Old Meck of the tap. There are plenty of food stands along the perimeter of the whole place!
There looks like there are plenty of private boxes above… I’ve only had the pleasure of watching a Knights game from a box once, but something about being outside in the fresh air, cold beer in hand, and sun on your face that totally says baseball to me.