Charlotte Independence Announce Tailgating Coming to American Legion Memorial Stadium
March 4, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Independence News Release
(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) - The Charlotte Independence announced today that pre-match, outdoor tailgating will be allowed for home games during the 2021 USL Championship season.
The club has worked with Mecklenburg County to allow fans to come early and set-up their tailgating experiences, in parking lots adjacent to the north side of the stadium. The conveniently located lot is just a very short walking distance from the main entrances to the all-new American Legion Memorial Stadium.
"Our fans have wanted this tailgating experience for quite some time," stated Independence President and COO Tim Schuldt. "We're excited to be able to deliver this experience that adds to the matchday excitement but also brings the opportunity to build new friendships and relationships with other Independence soccer fans in our community. We thank the Mecklenburg County officials for helping us deliver a tremendous experience."
Fans will be able to reserve numbered and assigned spots to ensure a great experience when they arrive. Tailgating spots will be sold on a season basis until the week of the first match, at which time any remaining spots will be placed on sale, on a per-game basis. Season reservations will be $15 per game and individual game reservations will be $20.
The Independence will also be programming the lots for Jack's Brigade members with player appearances, tailgating games, and other activities to add to all the fun and excitement surrounding the inaugural season at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
Season-long reservations are now being accepted and can be placed HERE. More information on Independence's tailgating experience and Mecklenburg County guidelines can be found at www.CharlotteIndependence.com/tailgating.
The Independence will make the 2021 campaign its first season at the brand new American Legion Memorial Stadium. The $40 million entire rebuild of the historic venue which began last September is close to completion and is set to open a new chapter for the Jacks.
Located in Uptown Charlotte, the new venue will have a capacity of 10,500 including standing area, and the type of amenities that have become standard at new venues across the Championship in recent years. Among them, a first for the Independence, will be a full video scoreboard and views of the surrounding city skyline that will make for a memorable experience on game-nights and at other events.
Season tickets will go on sale in select seating areas on March 12 at www.charlotteindependence.com.
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