Visiting
Beatties Ford Road gets full. Here's how to get in, where to park, where to stay, and what's around you.
Plan Ahead
Beatties Ford Road gets full. Here’s how to get in, where to park, and what changes on Homecoming Saturday.
Campus parking is limited and strongly discouraged on Homecoming Saturday. Plan your route before you leave.
The CityLynx Gold Line will NOT be operating during Homecoming. Standard CATS bus service continues as normal.
Parking in surrounding neighborhoods or unapproved lots is at your own risk. JCSU is not responsible or liable for ticketed, booted or towed vehicles.
Kickoff against Lincoln (Pa.) is at 2:00 PM. Gates, bag policy and seating follow standard JCSU Athletics game-day rules.
Still have a question?
Call the Homecoming line at 704.378.1000 or grab the parking map before you drive up.
Visiting
Flying in, driving up, or coming from across town — here’s where to land and what’s around you.
Official Homecoming Host Hotel
3315 Scott Futrell Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
The official Homecoming host hotel — and the address for all three National Alumni Association events. The Sneaker Ball, the Spades Tournament and Bingo are all here on Saturday night, so staying on site means no drive after the ball.
Room block sold out. The Homecoming room block here has sold out. The Sheraton is still the official host hotel and still hosts all three alumni events — rooms may open up, so it is worth calling directly. A second hotel is being confirmed and will be posted here.
≈2 miles from campus
The biggest cluster of hotels, walkable to restaurants and nightlife. Easiest base if you are flying in without a car.
≈8 miles from campus
Airport-adjacent hotels, usually the cheapest option and an easy rideshare up I-85 on game-day morning.
≈10 miles from campus
More rooms when Homecoming weekend sells out closer in. Plan extra drive time on Saturday.
Book early either way — Charlotte fills up on Homecoming weekend.
The Neighborhood
Homecoming happens in the Historic West End — the neighborhood that grew up around this University and Charlotte's original Black business corridor. Spend your money here while you're home.
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Stay Connected
The rest of the week drops soon. Be first to get the full schedule, ticket drops and parade details — and get a text the moment anything moves on game day.
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