Knights open weekend
The Charlotte Knights kick off Opening Weekend March 27–29 against the Durham Bulls at Truist Field, with a fan fest Friday from 5–7 p.m. to launch the season (wbtv.com). It’s a family‑friendly way to combine local baseball, food vendors and weekend plans in South End (wbtv.com).
Friday’s first pitch is set for 7:04 p.m., with follow‑up games at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday and 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, according to the team’s official schedule. (milb.com) The club will hand out a rally towel to the first 8,500 fans and is offering a limited‑edition “Opening Knight” T‑shirt as a ticket add‑on for Friday. (milb.com) Pre‑game Fan Fest programming includes music and giveaways from DJ Carolina X plus on‑site attractions such as a gaming truck, a Wiffle Ball inflatable, free caricatures and face painting. (milb.com) Post‑game entertainment differs each night: Friday features a fireworks show, Saturday closes with a post‑game drone show after a pre‑game autograph session and live set from Will Thames, and Sunday includes “Everyone Runs the Bases” plus Sahlen’s $2 hot dogs. (milb.com) Truist Field is listed at 324 South Mint Street and holds roughly 10,200 spectators; the ballpark operates as a cashless venue (credit/debit cards accepted at concessions). (milb.com) Single‑game tickets and special ticket packages are sold through the Knights’ official site and outlets such as AXS/Ticketmaster, while reseller listings show some seats starting near $45. (milb.com)
