Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte: Fall Events

Charlotte, North Carolina is a great southern city with excellent culture, entertainment, and dining options. One of the biggest draws of the city are events held at the Bank of America Stadium. In the heart of the city, Bank of America Stadium is both home to the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and host to other special events every year. If you’re planning a trip to Charlotte soon, be it for business, vacation, or especially for a big event, be sure to check out Bank of America Stadium. With professional football games and big name music acts, there is sure to be an event at the stadium to please everyone.

Bank of America Stadium History & Details

Home of the NFL team the Carolina Panthers, Bank of America Stadium is located in the uptown district in Charlotte. Construction began in April of 1994 and the venue opened in September of 1996. When it opened, the stadium’s capacity was 72,685 people, but since the initial opening, several renovations have been made and it can now accommodate up to 74,455 fans. Primarily used for football, the stadium’s surface is grass rather than astroturf and HOK Sports Facilities Group specifically designed for football. Bank of America Stadium had several names from planning to the present time: Panther’s Stadium, Carolina’s Stadium, and Ericsson Stadium. Bank of America got the 20 year naming rights in 2004. In addition to playing host to the Carolina Panthers’ home games, there are two college games that take place there each year: the ACC Championship Game and the Belk Bowl. If you’re in Charlotte and there’s not a Panthers game scheduled and you still want to experience Bank of America Stadium,