Β CHARLOTTE, NC — It was a sea of black and gold in Uptown Friday, and the team spirit is contagious! Β People we talked to said they’d been waiting for this night for a long time. Β Others said it was nice to have another reason to visit uptown Charlotte. Β
“Certainly a new vibe for Charlotte,” said fan Kristy Detwiler. Β “I think it’s going to bring people from all over the Carolinas here.” Β
Some people paid up to $150 online for resale tickets to Friday’s game. Β Game tickets usually go for between $8 and $18.
The Carolina Panthers Purrcussion team helped kick off the Knights’ new season as well. Β Hundreds of people attended the team’s opening ceremony in Romare Bearden Park Friday afternoon.
“Having baseball in our hometown is super exciting,” said Suzie Ford, owner of NoDa Brewing Company. Β “It’s a good day, a beautiful day for it. Β Beautiful park, great team. Β Very excited.”
