CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2021 ACC Baseball Championship is coming to the Queen City!

The Atlantic Coast Conference and the Charlotte Knights made the announcement Thursday, saying the games would take place at Truist Field May 25-30.

The championship series was supposed to be held in Charlotte during the 2020 season but was canceled, along with all 2020 ACC and NCAA spring championships, due to the pandemic.

“We are proud of the continued partnership with the city of Charlotte and appreciate the Knights welcoming the 2021 ACC Baseball Championship to Truist Field,” said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips. “After losing the spring sports season to the pandemic, which also meant not playing our 2020 championship in Charlotte, it’s gratifying to be making this announcement. Our student-athletes and coaches are looking forward to playing for an ACC title at one of the nation’s top minor league ballparks and we will continue to work together to hold a first-class championship with the health and safety of all participants as our top priority.”

Officials say the ACC and Knights will work together on the development of attendance and ticketing policies for this year’s event. All local and state COVID-19 guidelines will also be followed, including those laid out in the ACC Medical Advisory Group Report, in order to maintain a safe environment for players, staff, and fans.

“We are very pleased to once again have this great opportunity to host the ACC Baseball Championship at Truist Field,” stated Charlotte Knights Chief Operating Officer Dan Rajkowski. “We would like to thank the ACC for its continued support and commitment in bringing the Championship to Charlotte. We also look forward to continuing to work with our great partners at the Charlotte Sports Foundation and the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority to safely put on this significant event for Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte.”

“We look forward to the vibrant energy that the ACC Baseball Championship will add to Uptown. It’s an exciting time for the Queen City as we prepare to offer a safe and memorable experience to the visiting players, guests and fans. We value our partnership with the ACC and the Charlotte Sports Foundation, and appreciate the Charlotte Knights’ determination to bring this marquee event to Charlotte,” added Tom Murray, Chief Executive Officer, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.

This will be the first time the Charlotte region has hosted the ACC Baseball Championship in 20 years. The last events took place in 2000 and 2001 when the Knights were located in Fort Mill, South Carolina.