International Champions Cup Returns To Charlotte With Arsenal, AS Roma Match

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On July 20th, 2019, the International Champions Cup returns to Charlotte with a match featuring Arsenal and AS Roma.

Arsenal, of the Premiere League, and Roma, of the Italian Serie A, will face off at Bank of America Stadium at 6p.m., on July 20th.

This will be the seventh year of the International Champions Cup and the fifth year that Charlotte hosts a game.  The Queen City previously hosted matches in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018.

“We couldn’t be more excited about today’s announcement, unveiling a tournament schedule on par with any on the world stage in a setting that is truly unique,” said RSG CEO Daniel Sillman. “This year’s launch event is as much for the die-hard soccer fans as it is for those who celebrate the rich history and culture surrounding game.”

Matches will be held between July 16th and August 10th in the United States, Europe, and Asia and will include prominent clubs from around the world like: Manchester United; Tottenham Hotspur; Arsenal; AS Roma; Juventus; AC Milan; Inter; Atlético de Madrid; FC Bayern; Benfica; and Chivas de Guadalajara

“What began as a simple idea, is now a fixture on the soccer calendar,” said RSG Executive Chairman Charlie Stillitano. “We were contacted by dozens of clubs wanting to be part of the ICC, recognizing the value of starting their season playing top competition in front of tens of thousands of passionate fans.”