The 2026 Charlotte Invitational is Friday, Dec 11, 2026 at Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street in Uptown Charlotte. It is a tennis doubleheader: Naomi Osaka vs. Amanda Anisimova and Frances Tiafoe vs. Learner Tien, listed for 7 p.m. Ticket prices are not yet announced; the event has a presale sign-up at CLTInvitational.com.
The Night at a Glance
| Detail | What the organizer lists |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Friday, Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (see the time note below) |
| Matches | Doubleheader: Naomi Osaka vs. Amanda Anisimova, and Frances Tiafoe vs. Learner Tien |
| Place | Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 |
| Organizer | Charlotte Sports Foundation, with Hornets Sports & Entertainment |
| Edition | Third year at Spectrum Center |
| Tickets | Prices not yet announced; presale sign-up at CLTInvitational.com |
| Bag policy, kids policy, doors | Not yet announced; we check weekly |
Time Note: Not Fully Confirmed
The Charlotte Sports Foundation’s event page, read on 2026-10-27, gives 7:00 p.m. A Spectrum Center calendar listing we read on 2026-10-19 showed a noon start. The same page’s details block still reads TBD for the date and time, and its banner reads Dec 11 and 7:00 p.m. (read on 2026-10-27). We use the banner’s 7 p.m. time. Confirm the start time on your ticket before you travel.
Tickets
The foundation tells fans to sign up for presale access and event information at CLTInvitational.com. No prices were published when we checked, so we list none. Buy only through the links on the foundation’s event page.
Getting There and Parking
- Location: Spectrum Center sits in the heart of Uptown, bordered by Trade Street, Fifth Street, Caldwell Street and the Lynx light rail line.
- Transit: the arena is directly across Trade Street from the Charlotte Transportation Center, the main hub for CATS buses.
- Parking: the arena says nearly 30,000 off-street spaces are within a 15-minute walk. Garage prices for this night are not published.
Kid and Family Tips
No family or children’s policy has been published for this event, and the arena’s bag policy for Dec 11 was not read. Check both on the arena’s website before you go. For an evening start, plan dinner before the first match.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Charlotte Invitational?
Friday, Dec 11, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte. The foundation lists a 7 p.m. start; an earlier arena listing showed noon, so confirm on your ticket.
Who is playing in the 2026 Charlotte Invitational?
Naomi Osaka vs. Amanda Anisimova and Frances Tiafoe vs. Learner Tien, as a doubleheader.
How much are Charlotte Invitational tickets?
Not yet announced. Sign up for presale access at CLTInvitational.com.
Where is the Charlotte Invitational?
Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Where do I park for Spectrum Center?
The arena says nearly 30,000 off-street spaces are within a 15-minute walk. Prices for this night are not published.
Can I take transit to Spectrum Center?
The arena is across Trade Street from the Charlotte Transportation Center, the main CATS bus hub, and next to the Lynx light rail line.
Who runs the Charlotte Invitational?
The Charlotte Sports Foundation, which partners with Hornets Sports & Entertainment on the event.
Sources
- Charlotte Sports Foundation, Charlotte Invitational event page (date, time, place), checked 2026-10-27
- Charlotte Sports Foundation, 2026 field announcement (players, doubleheader, presale), checked 2026-10-27
- Spectrum Center, Directions and Parking, checked 2026-10-27
More Charlotte-area events: see Charlotte Region events, the ACC Football Championship Game guide and all North Carolina events. For drive times between North Carolina cities, see drive times to 20 destinations.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Charlotte Invitational 2026: Dec 11 Tennis Night”, itsnorthcarolina.com/charlotte-invitational-tennis-spectrum-center/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.