Bank of America StadiumCharlotte, North Carolina
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📖About Bank of America Stadium
Bank of America Stadium is the open-air home of the Carolina Panthers (NFL) in Charlotte, NC. Opened in 1996 as Ericsson Stadium, it seats 75,037 and plays on FieldTurf Vertex CORE with CoolPlay (installed 2021). Bank of America acquired naming rights in 2004. Designed by Populous and Wagner Murray Architects at a cost of $248 million, the stadium features six bronze panther sculptures at its main entrances and also serves as home to Charlotte FC (MLS).
🏛️Bank of America Stadium History
Origins
Originally built as Ericsson Stadium to bring NFL football to the Carolinas via Permanent Seat Licenses (PSLs).
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Best Seats
Seats on the west (home) side of the stadium provide the most shade. Upper-level corners offer stunning views of the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
Parking Tips
Park near a LYNX Blue Line station and take the light rail to Stonewall Station. If you drive, look for lots on Mint Street for tailgating.
Game Day
Participate in the "Keep Pounding" drum ceremony before kickoff. Sample local Carolina barbecue from the concessions.
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Bank of America Stadium ranks among the venues tracked on Fan Stamp as the 27th-largest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bank of America Stadium
- What is the capacity of Bank of America Stadium?
- Bank of America Stadium has a seating capacity of 75,037.
- Where is Bank of America Stadium located?
- Bank of America Stadium is located in Charlotte, NC.
- What team plays at Bank of America Stadium?
- Bank of America Stadium is the home stadium of Carolina Panthers in the NFC South.
- When was Bank of America Stadium built?
- Bank of America Stadium opened in 1996.
- Where are the best seats at Bank of America Stadium?
- Seats on the west (home) side of the stadium provide the most shade. Upper-level corners offer stunning views of the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
- What are the best parking tips for Bank of America Stadium?
- Park near a LYNX Blue Line station and take the light rail to Stonewall Station. If you drive, look for lots on Mint Street for tailgating.
- What type of surface does Bank of America Stadium have?
- Bank of America Stadium has a fieldturf vertex core (with coolplay, since 2021) playing surface.
- What stadiums are near Bank of America Stadium?
- The closest stadiums to Bank of America Stadium are McColl–Richardson Field at Jerry Richardson Stadium (9 mi), Richardson Stadium (19 mi), Ernest W. Spangler Stadium (46 mi), Gibbs Stadium (64 mi), Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium (71 mi), Bailey Memorial Stadium (78 mi).
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