Family Weekend
- Need a place to stay? All rooms must be booked by the individual party. UNC Charlotte is not responsible for any accommodations.
- A guide for general weekends, Family Weekend and Game Day, plus transit options and accessibility.
- Discover what makes UNC Charlotte's campus special!
- Venture off campus and experience all that the Charlotte area has to offer.
Fall Family Weekend 2026 will take place September 25-27. Planning for Fall Family Weekend is underway! Events and information will be updated over the summer.
We welcome alumni, parents, guardians, supporters, and all family members of all current UNC Charlotte students. Your student is encouraged to attend Family Weekend events with you as well!
Niner Nation Family Association Priority Registration for Family Weekend opens on Monday, August 10, 2026. General Registration opens on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Registration will take place on the 49er Family Hub.
Unfortunately, you are unable to register over the phone. Registration is required online through your 49er Family Hub account.
Not all Family Weekend events require advance registration. It’s generally just for events that have a capacity limit or where food is involved. If you want to attend an event that’s on the schedule but not on the registration, you can just show up!
You can purchase your Family Weekend t-shirt on the 49er Family Hub when registration opens! There will also be a limited quantity of shirts available for purchase at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore on campus during Family Weekend.
Yes, the Alumni Tailgate, the football game, and the Legacy Lunch all require a pre-purchased ticket to attend the events. Any additional events that require a ticket purchase include a ($) listed next to the name.
Yes! The Charlotte 49ers will be playing Louisiana in the Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday, September 26.
Would you like to sit with your student during the Family Weekend football game?
- If yes, you can purchase your ticket for the student section (open seating) during your Family Weekend registration on the 49er Family Hub. Discounted ticket sales will begin in early August.
- If not, you can purchase General Public tickets from the 49ers Ticket Office Website.
If you opt to purchase general admission tickets, then your tickets will be in the student section of the stadium along with your student’s free ticket. As this is open seating you may sit with whomever you like in the General Admission Section.
If you purchase reserved seat tickets (students included), then you will be assigned a row and seat numbers for each ticket in your order. We will not be able to add additional reserved seating together for separate orders.
Charlotte students are able to enter into the game for FREE, as long as they have their MobileID cards readily available. Their free admission tickets allow them to sit in the Student/General Admission section. Please note the student/general admission section is open seating.
A seating chart is available for view here.
All football tickets will be sent digitally via email as either Print-at-Home or mobile delivery. If you have questions about your football tickets, please reach out to the Charlotte Athletics Ticket Office by calling (704) 687-4949 or by email at niner@charlotte.edu.
View game day information and protocols in the Football A-Z Guide.
Contact the Family & Supporter Engagement team at family@charlotte.edu between the hours of 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m, Monday through Friday.
For those arriving early on Friday (before 5:00 PM) during Family Weekend, validated parking will be provided. Please validate your parking at the kiosk located in the Popp Martin Student Union (PMSU) before returning to your vehicle. You are encouraged to use the Union Deck. It is located near the Popp Martin Student Union. You will need to take a ticket upon entry, which will be required for validation and to exit. Validated parking is for Friday parking only.
Please be aware: Our Family Weekend, Charlotte 49ers football game is scheduled for Saturday, September 26. Therefore, Game Day Parking rules will be in effect, starting Saturday morning. This means regular weekend parking rules are suspended in designated areas, and specific permits or payments are required.
- Campus entrances (except the main entrance off University City Boulevard and the east entrance off John Kirk Road) will close four hours before kickoff.
- Phillips Road will be restricted to emergency and service vehicles only.
- Game day entrances open to permit holders eight hours before kickoff.
- Single game day permits can be purchased online for specific lots including CRI 3, Lot 25, Lot 7/7A, Union Deck, West Deck, North Deck, and CRI Deck (ADA). Cone Deck (Pink) costs $20 per vehicle, payable by credit or debit only. Permits are scanned or collected upon entry, and re-entry is not allowed.
- For detailed Game Day Parking information, including purchasing passes, please visit: Charlotte 49ers Football Parking
- You can also find general football parking information on the PATS website: PATS Football Parking
Light Rail: Families are strongly encouraged to utilize the LYNX Blue Line Light Rail during Family Weekend to avoid potential traffic and parking congestion.
- Pricing information for the Light Rail can be found here. Please note, UNC Charlotte students ride for free.
- Stops servicing the University are available at the J.W. Clay/UNC Charlotte Station and the UNC Charlotte Main Station.
- When you arrive at the UNC Charlotte Main Station, you can continue straight through the Wallis Archway to walk to the back of the Popp Martin Student Union.
Niner Transit: The Niner Transit buses will also be running on Saturday and can provide convenient transportation to the Union and around campus. For more information on Niner Transit, please click here. On Saturday, all Niner Transit routes suspend regular service and change to football shuttle two hours prior to kick-off and operate up to an hour after the game ends. Football shuttles appear as brown icons on the PassioGO! app.
Accessible Parking: Visitors requiring accessible parking spaces should display a valid state-issued disability placard or license plate. Accessible spaces are available in most campus parking decks and surface lots. Please refer to campus maps for specific accessible parking locations.
Niner Paratransit: For individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route campus transit services, Niner Paratransit is available.
- How to Request Niner Paratransit:
- Visitors can request service directly.
- For detailed information on eligibility, service hours, and how to request a ride, please visit the PATS website: Niner Paratransit Information
Parking is free after 5 PM on Friday, and generally free all day Sunday. However, on Saturday, Game Day parking rules and fees will be in effect due to a football game.
If you arrive before 5 PM on Friday, you can validate your parking at the kiosk located in the Popp Martin Student Union (PMSU) before returning to your vehicle.
Since there is a football game on Saturday, special game-day parking rules and fees apply. Please refer to the Game Day Parking section above for links to purchase passes and detailed information. Utilizing the Light Rail is highly encouraged!
We recommend parking in the Union Deck, located near the Popp Martin Student Union (corner of Cameron Boulevard and Student Union Lane). Remember to take a ticket upon entry for exit.
Accessible parking spaces are available throughout campus for vehicles with a valid state-issued disability placard. Additionally, Niner Paratransit services can be requested for those who qualify. Please see the "Accessible Parking & Niner Paratransit" section above for details and links.