Friday night hockey in east Charlotte. The Charlotte Checkers host the Springfield Thunderbirds at Bojangles Coliseum on Friday, October 23, 2026 — puck drop at 7:00 PM ET. It is an AHL regular-season matchup and one of the best-value sports nights out in Charlotte this weekend. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Bojangles Coliseum
- Address: 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Competition: AHL regular season
- Tickets: Via the official Ticketmaster event page
Hockey night at the Boj
Bojangles Coliseum — the historic barn on Independence Boulevard — is home ice for the Checkers, the AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers. Expect a loud, close-up hockey atmosphere and good-value seats. Making a full weekend of it? See our guide to Charlotte events this weekend for more to do before and after the game.
More Charlotte sports this weekend
Checkers night is part of a packed sports weekend in the city — see the full Charlotte events this weekend (October 23–25, 2026) roundup, with the Hornets at Spectrum Center and the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium also at home.
Tickets
Tickets for Checkers vs Thunderbirds are on sale now through the official Ticketmaster page. Arrive early for parking off E Independence Blvd — doors typically open about an hour before puck drop.
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