When did Bank of America Stadium open and what was it originally called?
Bank of America Stadium opened on the 3rd of August 1996, under the name Ericsson Stadium, after Swedish telecom company LM Ericsson purchased the naming rights in a ten-year, $25 million agreement. Bank of America purchased the naming rights in 2004 under a 20-year deal worth $140 million.
What is the seating capacity of Bank of America Stadium?
Bank of America Stadium has a listed capacity of 75,037 for football. Most Charlotte FC soccer matches use only the lower bowl and club level, capping attendance at 38,000.
What teams play at Bank of America Stadium?
Bank of America Stadium is the home facility and headquarters of the Carolina Panthers of the NFL and Charlotte FC of Major League Soccer. It also hosts the annual Duke's Mayo Bowl and has served as the site of the ACC Championship Game.
What is the largest crowd ever recorded at Bank of America Stadium?
The Concert for Carolina benefit show on the 26th of October 2024, drew 82,193 people, surpassing the stadium's football capacity. The largest football crowd was 74,532 on the 9th of September 2018, when the Panthers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 16-8.
What role did Bank of America Stadium play in the history of Personal Seat Licenses?
Bank of America Stadium was the first large-scale venue in the United States funded chiefly through Personal Seat Licenses, which were a new financial mechanism at the time of construction in the mid-1990s. The success of PSL pledges impressed NFL owners and helped the Carolinas secure the first NFL expansion team awarded in nearly two decades.
What renovations are planned for Bank of America Stadium?
In June 2024, the Panthers unveiled an over $800 million renovation plan covering new exterior video displays, seating, lighting, and new concourses. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 with completion targeted for 2029.