Sunday Night Football: Ride CATS to the Panthers’ Home Game!

Published on October 01, 2026

Rider’s Alert

Route: 61x, 64x, 177, Gold Line

Effective: Oct. 4, 2026


With Sunday Night Football in Uptown this weekend, CATS is ready to get you to the stadium smoothly! The Game Day Express routes (61x, 64x, 177) begin service 2.5 hours before the 8:20 p.m. kickoff and will run three inbound trips. The same routes run three outbound trips beginning half an hour after the final whistle.

New Update: The CATS Gold Line will run an extended schedule, operating until 1 a.m. after the game!

The Game Day Express fare is $3 each way or $6.60 for a CATS system day pass. Vehicle parking at Park & Rides is included in CATS fare. For questions, call CATS Customer Service at 704-336-7433.

See stations served by the Game Day Express and full bus timetable below.


Park & Ride Stations Served:

61x Arboretum Express

  • Waverly
  • Arboretum
  • Strawberry Hill

64x Independence Blvd Express

  • Matthews-Independence Pointe Pkwy

177 North Meck Connector

  • Davidson Gateway
  • Cornelius
  • Northcross
  • Huntersville Gateway

Game Day Express Timetable


Use the CATS-Pass app for live vehicle tracking and trip planning. For questions or concerns, riders can speak directly to a customer service representative at 704-366-7433.



The City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability. To request a reasonable accommodation or translation (free of charge), please email telltransit@charlottenc.gov or call 704-336-7433. Call Center open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7 - 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 - 4 p.m.

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