CHARLOTTE, NC (December 16, 2025) – USL League One announced today the full 2026 league schedule, along with matchups for the Prinx Tires USL Cup.
The Charlotte Independence will open the 2026 USL League One season on Saturday, March 14, on the road at Westchester SC. The Jacks return to Charlotte for their home opener on Friday, March 27, when they host Spokane Velocity.
The Jacks will host the 2025 USL Championship winners Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC as part of the Prinx Tires USL Cup. Charlotte will close its regular-season home slate on October 10 with another marquee matchup against historic club New York Cosmos.
Across league play and the Prinx Tires USL Cup, the Independence will host 19 matches in 2026, split between American Legion Memorial Stadium and the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews. Official locations for games besides the home opener will be announced at a later date.
Season Ticket Deposits for the 2026 season are now available. Deposits start at just $26 per seat (before taxes and fees) and include a FREE Charlotte Independence hat.
To celebrate the home opener on March 27, fans can also take advantage of a mystery ticket bundle, receiving a piece of exclusive merchandise with the purchase of a match ticket.
Scroll below for an in-depth look at the schedule.
Battles with New Clubs
Plenty of marquee matchups catch the eye when scanning over the slate of games, including matches against new clubs within the league.
Home Matches
- May 6 – vs. Athletic Club Boise
- June 1 – vs. Corpus Christi FC
- August 15 – vs. Sarasota Paradise
- September 26 – vs. Fort Wayne FC
- October 10 – vs. New York Cosmos
Away Matches
- April 3 – at New York Cosmos
- May 2 – at Fort Wayne FC
- May 9 – at Corpus Christi FC
- September 16 – at Athletic Club Boise
- October 3 – at Sarasota Paradise
Prinx Tires USL Cup
The Independence will play four group-stage matches in the 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup. Drawn into Group 6, the Jacks will compete with Charleston Battery, Greenville Triumph SC, Loudoun United FC, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, and Richmond Kickers.
- April 25 – at Richmond Kickers
- May 15 – vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- June 24 – vs. Greenville Triumph SC
- July 11 – at Charleston Battery
Head-to-Head with the Winners
The Independence will take on the 2025 USL League One champions One Knoxville SC twice. The Jacks will travel to Knoxville for their fifth game of the league season on April 18, before hosting the Tennessee side on August 1.
Days of the Week Breakdown
- Wednesdays: 8 matches (5 home)
- Fridays: 2 matches (The home opener vs. Spokane is the lone home Friday match)
- Saturdays: 26 matches (12 home)
- Sundays: 2 matches (1 home vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC on April 12)
About Charlotte Independence:
The Charlotte Independence is a Division III professional men’s soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The club, founded in 2014, currently competes in USL League One and plays home games at American Legion Memorial Stadium. As part of the Queen City Soccer Club, our mission is to make Charlotte a better place to live through sports. For information on club news, season tickets and more, visit CharlotteIndependence.com.
