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🏟️ Big plans for BoA Stadium

Major renovations proposed for Bank of America Stadium
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Proposed renovations for Bank of America Stadium includes a revamped pavilion and exterior video boards. | Rendering via Tepper Sports & Entertainment
For 30 years, Bank of America Stadium has greeted sports fans and music lovers. Now, there’s a new plan to welcome fans for many more years to come.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment and the City of Charlotte proposed a partnership worth $800 million to update BoA Stadium during Monday’s Economic Development Committee meeting.

“While Bank of America Stadium has solid infrastructure, investments are needed to ensure that our decades-old venue continues to deliver the best experience for our players, fans, and community,” said Kristi Coleman, Carolina Panthers team president.

Illustration of a redeveloped upper bowl at Bank of America Stadium.

Inside the stadium, sports fans can expect a state-of-the-art sound system, scoreboard, and video boards.

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Rendering via Tepper Sports & Entertainment

The proposed renovations

Going to a game or a concert at BoA Stadium is already a memorable experience. TSE and the city want to make the guest experience even bigger, with state-of-the-art sound systems, scoreboards, and video boards.

Other proposed updates include:
  • New seats throughout the bowl
  • Improved accessibility for people with a range of disabilities
  • Security and safety enhancements (Think: illuminated wayfinding and new lighting)
  • Upgraded restrooms
  • Upgrades to the stadium exterior
  • Modernization of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
Illustration shows people smiling and patronizing food and retail spaces in a reimagined concessions area.

Proposed mprovements include enhancements to safety and security like illuminated wayfinding and improved lighting.

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Rendering via Tepper Sports & Entertainment

Breaking down the numbers

Under the deal, the city would provide one-time funding of $650 million to help “modernize” the home of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.

According to the Panthers, the city’s investment would be drawn from existing hospitality and tourism tax resources, not new or increased taxes.

“When we think about it, we’re not investing in the building itself. We’re investing in our Uptown vitality,” said Tracy Dodson, Charlotte’s Assistant City Manager.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment would invest $688+ million — $117 million invested prior to June 2024 and an estimated $571 additional million toward the renovation. Editor’s note: That $571 million would be made up of $421 million for capital improvements + $150 million toward the renovation.

“Our goal is to build a collaborative partnership so that this community asset can continue to generate unique and memorable experiences for fans, as well as economic impact for the city and region for years to come,” said Coleman.
See the terms of the deal
Asked

What improvements are you most excited to see at BoA Stadium?
A. New seats
B. Improved video boards
C. Upgraded restrooms
D. New exterior
E. Other
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Events
Tuesday, June 4
  • LKN HealthCare Forum Breakfast/Networking Event | Tuesday, June 4 | 8:45-10 a.m. | Levine Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Dr., Huntersville | Free | Enjoy breakfast + network while listening to educational speakers from around the Queen City.
  • B-17 & B-25 Bomber Tours and Rides | Tuesday, June 4 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | York County Airport, 550 Airport Rd., Rock Hill | $15-$850 | See + take a ride in one-of-a-kind, historical, military planes.
  • Ben Folds | Tuesday, June 4 | 8 p.m. | Belk Theatre, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $30 | Be “capable of anything” while singing along to the award-winning singer-songwriter.
Wednesday, June 5
  • Charlotte Squawks 19 | Wednesday, June 5 | 2:30-8 p.m. | Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $24 | Broadway meets “Saturday Night Live” during this annual comedy show poking fun at all things Charlotte.
  • Drop In Art at Mint Randolph | Wednesday, June 5 | 4-8 p.m. | The Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Rd., Charlotte | Free | Draw, create sculptures + collages, and more in a weekly art room at the museum.
  • Niall Horan: “THE SHOW” Live on Tour 2024 | Wednesday, June 5 | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd., Charlotte | $44-$218 | Sing along as Niall Horan performs in “this town.”
Thursday, June 6
  • Public Meeting for Better Bus Project | Thursday, June 6 | 5-7 p.m. | Charlotte Fire Department Headquarters, 500 Dalton Ave., Charlotte | Free | CATS is hosting an open house to discuss improvements for public transit.
  • Connect After 5 | Thursday, June 6 | 5-7 p.m. | Poseidon Spa Charlotte, 201 W. Trade St., Charlotte | Free | Forge new relationships at this networking event inside the Grand Bohemian Hotel.
  • River Jam Run Club | Thursday, June 6 | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte | $12 | Hit the trails + enjoy live music by the world’s largest man-made whitewater river.
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News Notes
Development
  • A groundbreaking for Catawba Two Kings Casino is scheduled for Friday, June 7. The casino will have 1,350 gaming machines, table games, a 40-seat restaurant, and more. Phase one of the $700 million casino resort is expected to open in early 2026. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Environment
  • A $103 million settlement has been reached between New-Indy Catawba Containerboard and York County. The settlement comes after neighbors reported a foul odor for years, prompting a class-action lawsuit. Residents will receive about $3,000 apiece from the settlement. (Queen City News)
Announced
  • Grammy-winner Paula Cole will perform on the last day of Charlotte Pride. The organization announced several new performers to join the lineup Saturday, Aug. 18 and Sunday, Aug. 19. (WCNC)
Closed
  • The Good Wurst Co. closed its Riverbend Village restaurant. The director of operations said foot traffic did not support the concept. The space at 4015 Corning Pl. is now on sale for nearly $200,000. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Open
  • Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria opened its second Charlotte-area restaurant at 3100 Apex Dr. The SouthPark restaurant boasts Cuban and Peruvian flavors, seats 105 people, and will later feature a patio.
Cause
  • Panthers QB Bryce Young launched a new initiative to provide mental health resources for children. Young says the Young 9 Foundation helps break the stigma around mental health.
Sports
  • The Carolina Panthers are undergoing a rebuild. How will the team fare when the season starts? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
     
    Festival

    🥘 Mouth-wateringly good

    Savor a “Taste of Charlotte”
    A massive crowd surrounded by tents of vendors in the heart of the city.
    The annual Taste of Charlotte festival brings thousands of people to Uptown to sample 100+ of Charlotte’s best restaurants. | Photo via Taste of Charlotte
    Charlotte’s largest food festival is about to kick off in Uptown. For 25 years, Taste of Charlotte has been combining food, live entertainment, shopping, and fun for all ages.

    The annual festival begins Friday, June 7 at 11 a.m. North Tryon Street will be lined with vendors and food-lovers alike through Sunday, June 9, when the event wraps at 6 p.m.

    Expect to see (and smell) 100+ menu items from some of Charlotte’s hottest restaurants, including 800° Carolinas, State of Confusion, Stir, Renaissance Patisserie, and more.

    Taste of Charlotte will also feature cooking demos at the Duke’s Mayo Demo Kitchen, offering quick and easy recipes to make at home.

    While admission, entertainment, and smells are free, food samples and drinks can be purchased by using festival coins. $20 gets you 14 coins, and each food item will cost 2 to 4 coins.
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    Answered

    Monday, we asked “What would you like to see more of in Uptown?”
    While reporting on the new renderings for Duke Energy’s former headquarters, we asked what you wanted to see more of in Uptown:

    54% — Shops
    16% — Food spots
    9% — Housing
    7% — Coffee shops
    2% — Co-working spaces

    11% — Many selected “other” and typed in police, free parking, and affordable housing for seniors.
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