Nov 8, 2026
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Bank of America Stadium is an open-air NFL venue in uptown Charlotte and home to the Carolina Panthers. The stadium hosts NFL games, international soccer, college football, and concerts in the heart of the city.
Overview
Bank of America Stadium opened in 1996 as Ericsson Stadium and has carried Bank of America naming rights since 2004. Located at 800 South Mint Street, the stadium sits on the western edge of uptown Charlotte within walking distance of the city’s business district and light-rail stops. Designed by HOK Sport (now Populous), it has undergone multiple renovations to expand clubs, concourses, and premium hospitality.
Fast facts
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (800 S Mint St)
- Teams: Carolina Panthers (NFL)
- Capacity: 74,867
- Opened: September 14, 1996
- Construction: 1994–1996
- Cost: $248 million
- Surface: Natural grass
- Premium Seating: Club levels, suites, and field-level hospitality
Architectural Features
The stadium’s bowl is ringed by distinctive silver arches and an open end-zone design:
- Uptown setting that keeps the venue connected to Charlotte’s street grid
- Expanded club and suite inventory from successive renovations
- End-zone video boards and sideline ribbon displays
- Fan plazas and team retail along Mint Street
Hospitality
Food and beverage at Bank of America Stadium is operated by Levy Restaurants. Concessions and premium dining blend Carolinas barbecue, local restaurant partnerships, and club-level catering for Panthers gamedays and special events.
Major Events
- Regular-season and playoff NFL games for the Carolina Panthers
- International soccer friendlies and tournament matches
- College football games and large concerts
- Major civic and championship events hosted in uptown Charlotte