It’s Time! Knightdale Knights 2026 Season Kickoff!

Welcome to the 2026 Knightdale Knights Football & Cheer Season!

We’re excited to officially kick off another football and cheer season! Let’s make it one to remember. Below you’ll find everything you need to know to get started.

Please read carefully, save these dates, and reach out if you have any questions.

Player Requirements

- Tackle players:

Updated player physicals must be submitted to your head coach before being allowed to practice. Copies can be turned in during equipment pick—up.

Government‑issued photo ID required for all games (DMV ID, Passport, or Military ID).

Key Upcoming Dates

Spirit Night Fundraiser @ McDonald’s:
7141 Knightdale Blvd Knightdale, NC
Wednesday, July 21st | 5–8 PM

Equipment handouts – Tackle players only (must be fully registered including full payment) 8U Mini Mites, 10U Mighty Mites, & 12U Pee Wees
Field house behind baseball diamond (202 Flowers St, Knightdale, NC)
Saturday, July 25th from 10am to 2pm

Practice Kickoff

Tackle Football (Ages 6-12):

Outfield grass of baseball diamond (202 Flowers St, Knightdale, NC)
Practice starts on Monday, July 27th
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Practice will be held Monday–Friday during the first two weeks in order to satisfy the league conditioning requirements before player to player contact.

Players must wear their helmet, mouthpiece, t-shirt, shorts, cleats on Mon & Tue. Coaches will advise on uniform/equipment for each day going forward. Please be sure to bring a labeled water bottle to each practice.

Mini - Coach McKenzie - 919-332-3023
Mighty - Coach Dunn - 919-219-1427
PeeWee - Coach Stone – 984‑232‑4159

Tackle Cheer (Ages 6-12):

Practice starts on Monday, July 27th
Time: 6:30–7:45 p.m.

Cheerleaders must wear a t-shirt, shorts, tennis shoes. Bring a labeled water bottle and bug spray.

Cheer Meeting: Immediately after practice on July 27, on the baseball diamond.

Mascot Cheer (Age 5):

Practice starts on Tuesday, August 4th
Time: 6:30–7:45 p.m.

Coach Sharlene – 984‑232‑4159

Youth Flag Football (Ages 5-6):

Practice starts on Tuesday, August 4th
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Meet coaches along the left field fence line.
Coach Hudson – 860‑518‑0731

Organizational Meeting There will be an organization-wide parent meeting on Tuesday, August 5th, at 7:00 p.m. on the baseball infield

Cars & Coffee Fundraiser:
Saturday, August 1st |
5425 Page Rd  Durham, NC
Time:  8 - 11 a.m.

Pre Season Kickoff and Powder Puff Game:
Friday, August 7th
Outfield grass of baseball diamond (202 Flowers St, Knightdale, NC)
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Practice Location and Parking

All Knightdale Knight teams; flag, cheer, and tackle practice at the baseball field across from Knightdale Elementary School. The address is 202 Flowers St, Knightdale, NC 27545.

Please DO NOT park along the side of Fayetteville Street during practices. This is a safety hazard per the city, and you will be ticketed or towed. Please use the parking lots across the street at the school or the gravel lot behind the baseball field (on Flowers).