We offer open climbing sessions to all UNC Charlotte students during the Fall and Spring semesters! You do not need to have any experience to join us for an open climb session. Please consider coming by for one of our Intro to Climbing Workshops for a more structured experience, all levels are welcome!
There is no open climb during academic breaks and during the summer semesters.
Climbing Wall hours may vary based on the availability of the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. The climbing wall can not open during stadium events, including during setup and breakdown for those events.
Operational hours for Fall 2026 is 7:00PM - 9:30PM, unless otherwise stated.
Currently, days at the wall after the month of September is awaiting confirmation with SAC staff.
Operational hours for Fall 2026 is 7:00PM - 9:30PM, unless otherwise stated.
Semester Kick-Off
- Wednesday, 9/9
Open Climb
- Monday, 9/14
- Monday, 9/21
- Wednesday, 9/23
- Tuesday, 9/29
- Wednesday, 9/30
Intro to Climbing Workshop
- Tuesday, 9/15
Operational hours for Fall 2026 is 7:00PM - 9:30PM, unless otherwise stated.
Open Climb (PENDING)
- Monday, 10/5
- Thursday, 10/8
- Wednesday, 10/14
- Monday, 10/19
- Wednesday, 10/21
- Monday, 10/26
Lights Off, Climb On (PENDING)
- Wednesday, 10/28
- Turn off the lights and turn up the adventure! Grab a headlamp, throw on some glow gear, and experience the climbing wall like never before at Lights Off, Climb On. Come climb your way through the dark!
Operational hours for Fall 2026 is 7:00PM - 9:30PM, unless otherwise stated.
Open Climb (PENDING)
- Monday, 11/02
- Wednesday, 11/04
- Monday, 11/09
- Thursday, 11/12
- Wednesday, 11/18
- Thursday, 11/19
- Monday, 11/23
- Tuesday, 11/24
- Monday, 11/30
Please check back soon!