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UNC Charlotte football fans get a stacked menu this season. Take a look

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  • UNC Charlotte football adds new stadium menu with Southern-style BBQ options.
  • Signature items include Triple Que Tacos, The Albinator and brisket nachos.
  • Ticket prices for 2025 season range from $125 for season passes to $94 single-game.

UNC Charlotte football fans will have more than touchdowns to cheer about at Jerry Richardson Stadium this season.

The stadium’s lineup of eats includes everything from smoky Southern staples like pulled pork and brisket sandwiches to game-day twists such as pitmaster nachos and a ribeye-loaded “Albinator” sandwich, just in time for the team’s home opener against Bill Belichick’s UNC Chapel Hill team on Saturday, Sept. 6

We asked UNC Charlotte about the foods fans can expect at Jerry Richardson Stadium this season.

Here’s what you need to know.

What’s on the menu at Jerry Richardson Stadium?

Here are some of the menu items fans can expect this season:

Triple Que Tacos: These tacos are a bold combination of smoked brisket, pulled pork and rib meat, all coated in a sweet-and-spicy peach chipotle BBQ sauce.

Pulled Pork Sandwich: Enjoy a hand-rubbed pork shoulder that has been smoked over local hickory wood for an authentic, “just-off-the-smoker” flavor.

A mouthwatering pulled pork sandwich on a brioche bun with a drizzle of barbecue sauce. In the background, there’s a football and a green and silver cheerleader pom-pom, set against a dark green textured wall. On the wooden table, there are also two wooden coasters, one with a “9ERS” logo and the other a “CLT” logo.
The pulled pork sandwich is smoked for up to 18 hours until it’s fall-apart tender, juicy and smoky. Courtesy of UNC Charlotte

Beef Brisket Sandwich: This isn’t just any brisket — it’s an award-winning brisket that has been slow-smoked for up to 18 hours until it’s fall-apart tender, juicy and smoky.

3 Meat Pizza: A pizza piled high with Italian sausage, pepperoni and seasoned ground beef.

Pitmaster Nachos: A pile of nachos topped with beef brisket and jalapenos.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich: A tender, fire-braised chicken breast served on a gluten-free bun and topped with Swiss cheese.

The Albinator: This sandwich is a cheesy, meaty masterpiece featuring ribeye steak, provolone cheese, peppers and crispy onion straws.

Brisket Mac & Cheese: Dig into creamy, oven-baked mac & cheese made with a blend of Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar and parmesan, all topped with tender, slow-smoked brisket.

A dish of macaroni and cheese topped with pieces of brisket. The food is served in a brown paper bowl on a wooden cutting board. Surrounding the food are football-themed items, including a football, a green and silver pom-pom, and two wooden coasters with “9ERS” and “CLT” logos.
The brisket mac & cheese is made with a blend of Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar and parmesan, all topped with tender, slow-smoked brisket. Courtesy of UNC Charlotte

Domino’s Veggie Pizza: A classic Domino’s pizza topped with black olives, onions and bell peppers.

UNC Charlotte football tickets

Season tickets for UNC Charlotte football can be purchased at charlotte49ers.com. Prices range from $125-$700.

Single-game tickets can be purchased at charlotte49ers.evenue.net. Tickets for Charlotte’s home opener against UNC are still available, with prices starting at $94.

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This story was originally published September 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM.

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Evan Moore
The Charlotte Observer
Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
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