Six professional teams. One motorsports capital. The Mercury covers all of them.
Charlotte Hornets
NBAFighting for a play-in spot. Tournament starts April 14. First postseason push since 2016.
Play-In Push
Season active
Carolina Panthers
NFLJaelan Phillips ($120M), Devin Lloyd ($45M). Dan Morgan just had the most aggressive offseason in years.
Offseason
Roster building
Charlotte FC
MLSZaha returns. Pep Biel signed permanently. The 2026 season is underway at Bank of America Stadium.
In Season
MLS 2026
Carolina Ascent FC
Super LeagueThird in the Gainbridge Super League. Three-match winning streak. Three consecutive clean sheets.
3rd Place
29 points
Charlotte Knights
Triple-ASwept Durham to open 3-0. Hagen Smith and Noah Schultz anchoring the rotation. Back-to-back walk-offs over the weekend.
3-0
Season underway
Charlotte Checkers
AHLFlorida Panthers affiliate. Eight consecutive playoff appearances. Bojangles Coliseum just got $25M in repairs.
Playoff Bound
8 straight years
NASCAR
MotorsportsCharlotte is the capital of American motorsports. Hendrick, Gibbs, and most of the Cup Series operate within 30 miles. We cover the races, the business, and the money.
