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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Bank of America Stadium

Opened in 1996 with 75,525 seats. Host of the 2026 MLS All-Star Game on July 29, 2026.

Home ofCarolina PanthersCharlotte FC
Capacity
75,525
Opened
1996
Surface
FieldTurf
Address
800 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Schedule

Coming up at the stadium

Next 8 events

  1. Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM ETCharlotte FC vs Chicago FireCharlotte FC
  2. Sun, Oct 4 · 8:20 PM ETCarolina Panthers vs. Detroit LionsNBC, Universo
  3. Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM ETCharlotte FC vs Dallas FCCharlotte FC
  4. Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM ETCarolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay BuccaneersFOX
  5. Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 PM ETCharlotte FC vs CF MontréalCharlotte FC
  6. Sat, Oct 31 · 7:30 PM ETCharlotte FC vs Orlando CityCharlotte FC
  7. Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM ETCarolina Panthers vs. Denver BroncosCBS
  8. Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM ETCarolina Panthers vs. Baltimore RavensFOX

Full Carolina Panthers scheduleFull Charlotte FC schedule

Before the game

Getting there

Driving

I-85 from the south
Billy Graham Parkway, Freedom Drive, Brookshire Freeway (I-277 East) or I-77 South
I-85 from the north
Sugar Creek Road, Graham Street, Statesville Avenue or I-77 South
I-77 from the south
John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street
I-77 from the north
Brookshire Freeway (I-277 East), Fifth Street, Trade Street, Morehead Street or John Belk Freeway (I-277)
Wilkinson Boulevard (US 74) from the west
John Belk Freeway (I-277), then Carson Boulevard, College Street, South Boulevard or Brevard Street
Independence Boulevard (US 74) from the east
John Belk Freeway (I-277), then Sixth Street, Fourth Street, Stonewall Street or South Boulevard
Brookshire Freeway (I-277) from the west
I-77 South, Graham Street, Church Street or Brevard Street
NC 49 / US 29 from the northeast
Tryon Street to Church Street
From the airport
Josh Birmingham Parkway 1.5 miles to Billy Graham Parkway South, then I-77 North; exit at John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street
Parking
More than 30,000 parking spaces within a 10 to 15 minute walk of the stadium. Advance parking through SpotHero, the stadium's parking partner.
Transit
  • Blue Line: park at any Park and Ride station on the line and ride to Brooklyn Village Station, just over a football field from the stadium.
  • Gold Line streetcar from Uptown.
  • $4.40 round trip, Park and Ride included. Tickets through the CATS-Pass app; security checks tickets.
Rideshare
Follow your ride share app's directions for pickup and drop-off near the stadium.
Accessibility
Drop-off for guests with disabilities is at the corner of Mint and Morehead Streets. Wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches are allowed in, with storage at any Guest Relations booth. Wheelchairs to and from seats are available at Guest Relations booths, not at the drop-off.
Tailgating
No charcoal grilling in stadium-operated lots. Open-flame cooking at least 25 feet from any building and 10 feet from any vehicle, attended at all times and never in parking decks; coals go only in the labeled metal containers.
Bikes and scooters
No dedicated bike or scooter parking at the stadium; the nearest racks are at Romare Bearden Park along Church Street.

After the game

Getting out

After major events, Tepper Sports & Entertainment runs a traffic pattern worked out with CMPD, CDOT, CATS and Charlotte Center City Partners.

Morehead Street
Both sides run away from the stadium between Clarkson Street on the west and South Tryon Street on the east. If you parked west, you exit west; if you parked east, you exit east or south. Detours are in place, and anyone not attending is asked to avoid Morehead right after an event.
Church Street and Third
Southbound traffic on Church is turned left onto Third Street for I-277 and Providence Road. No traffic continues straight, to give pedestrians priority along Brooklyn Village Avenue.
Graham and Mint, including Lot 1
Drivers parked north of the stadium exit north on Graham or Mint to I-277, or west toward I-77. No right turn east until north of Trade Street.

In effect after major events since June 20, 2026. The stadium describes it as an ongoing study using fan feedback from Panthers and Charlotte FC games; ambassadors and extra signs are out on event days, and CDOT points drivers to Waze for closures. Route maps on the stadium’s site.

At the gates

What you can bring

Allowed

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches
  • Purses, clutches or fanny packs no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches
  • Seat pads without covers, zippers, clasps or pockets
  • Tablets

Not allowed

  • Any non-clear bag: backpacks, camera and binocular cases, cinch bags, computer bags, diaper bags, and purses larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches
  • Seat cushions with covers, zippers, clasps or pockets

Containers for medical necessities: contact the stadium's director of security at 704-358-7000. Prohibited items found at the gates go back to your vehicle or are discarded.

Stadium information from the stadium’s own pages, read September 8, 2026. Official site

Coverage

Reporting from the stadium

1 linked story

The building

Other coverage in the Mercury Local network

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