1 day ago · This week Zawyer Sports & Entertainment announced a new professionals women’s basketball league – UPSHOT – and host cities Savannah, Georgia; Charlotte and Greensboro, North Carolina; and league headquarters Jacksonville, Florida. The UPSHOT League will be operated by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment with a minimum of four teams.

20 hours ago · Zawyer Sports & Entertainment, the Charlotte Checkers majority ownership group, will bring professional women's basketball to Charlotte in 2026.. Why it matters: Women's pro sports have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, and new teams and leagues have been popping up, including in Charlotte. Driving the news: Charlotte's new professional women's …

19 hours ago · A new professional women’s basketball will arrive in Charlotte in 2026, led by Zawyer Sports & Entertainment, the majority owner of the Charlotte Checkers.. The new franchise will compete in the UpShot League, a developmental women’s basketball league based in Jacksonville, Florida. The team will play home games at Bojangles Coliseum, joining …

20 hours ago · Named the UPSHOT League, this initiative is dedicated to uniting excellence and values while empowering women in basketball. The league announced four teams for its debut season, including ...

17 hours ago · A new story in Charlotte’s professional sports realm is beginning. Zawyer Sports & Entertainment announced The UPSHOT League, a new professional women’s basketball league, is launching in Charlotte in May 2026, promising high-energy basketball and an opportunity to bolster women’s sports. “We view the Queen City as a sports city,” said Mayor Pro Tem Danté …

1 day ago · GREENSBORO, N.C. — Announced Wednesday, Greensboro will be a founding member city of the UPSHOT League with a brand new professional women's basketball team. The team will call Novant Health Fieldhouse their home, with the league's inaugural season starting in May 2026. The UPSHOT League was officially unveiled Monday in Jacksonville, …

The UpShot League, represents a belief in the investment and the ecosystem of women’s basketball. It will be a place for first rate, family focused, and affordable entertainment. Want to guarantee your spot for May 2026? Now’s your chance! Place a deposit for your season membership today and secure your seat for all the action.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A new professional women’s basketball team is coming to the Queen City. ... Each team in the UpShot League will play 40 regular-season games, with 20 at home and 20 on ...

3 days ago · Mayor Donna Deegan also cheered the Upshot League's arrival in Jacksonville. "I don't think there's anything that brings the community together more than sports does, and women's sports right now ...

3 days ago · The UPSHOT League is slated for a 40-game regular season. Season ticket deposits of $44 per seat align to the 44 new player positions created by the UPSHOT League in its inaugural season.