The American Athletic Conference upcoming 2023 season will be the Charlotte 49ers' first in the league as they will face six teams that advanced to bowl games in 2022 and six American opponents for the first time.
Charlotte's home slate includes league games against Navy, Florida Atlantic, Memphis and Rice and non-conference matchups with S.C. State and Georgia State.
Game times and television designations will be added at a later date with information for the first three weeks of the season announced by June 1.
Following four non-conference contests, Charlotte's first game as a member of The American will come at SMU, Sept. 30. After a bye week, Charlotte will host Navy, Oct. 14, in the 49ers' first American Athletic Conference home game.
Other schedule notables include a road game at East Carolina (Oct. 21), a special Friday night showdown at home vs. Florida Atlantic (Oct. 27) and back-to-back home games vs. Memphis (Nov. 11) and Rice (Nov. 18).
Six opponents on the 49ers' 2023 slate went to bowl games during the 2022 season: Maryland, Florida, SMU, East Carolina, Memphis and Rice. Charlotte will face two of those bowl teams, Memphis and Rice, at home -- in the final two home games of the year. A total of seven teams from The American advanced to bowl games and league teams posted a 4-3 record.
Charlotte 49ers spring game
Fans can catch first-year head coach Biff Poggi and the 2023 edition of 49ers football at the spring game, slated for April 22. More details on this event will be announced throughout the spring semester.
Ticket information
Season ticket pricing starts at $100 and renewals are still being accepted online or by calling the 49ers Ticket Office at 704-687-4949. The priority ordering deadline for season tickets is March 31. Additionally, fans interested in attending away games may complete an online interest form to receive follow-up once details are finalized.
Read more on the Charlotte 49ers athletics website.