The Charlotte 49ers 2018 football season gets underway Friday, Aug. 3 with the opening of preseason camp. The 49ers will hold their first practice Friday and host the team's annual Media Day, Saturday, Aug. 4. The 49ers' athletic department will also host a Fan Fest in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center on Aug. 18 and the 49ers home opener will be Sept. 1 vs. Fordham.
Head coach Brad Lambert welcomes back 17 returning starters for the 49ers, who will be entering their fourth season at the FBS level as a member of Conference USA and their sixth season overall.