Stadiums / Bank of America Stadium
Bank of America Stadium
7.5
Charlotte, NC, USA
Stadium information
- Type
- stadium
- Capacity
- 74,867
- Opened
- 1996
- Roof
- Open Air
- Surface
- FieldTurf
- Home teams
- Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC, Carolina Chaos
- Sports
- sport_lacrosse
- Categories
- sport_football, sport_lacrosse
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Status
- active
- Address
- 800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Postal code
- 28202
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, USA
- Nicknames
- The Bank, The Vault
Major Charlotte stadium known for NFL football and growing soccer culture.
Former names
Former home teams
- Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC
Parking
Uptown garages. $10-30.
Transit
CATS Light Rail - 3rd Street/Convention Center.
Passport Score
7.5
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Location map
800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202 · Charlotte, NC, USA
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Naming rights history
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Ericsson Stadium
1996-2004
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Bank of America Stadium
2004-present
Home team history
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Carolina Panthers
1996-present · NFL
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Charlotte FC
2022-present · MLS
Features · Architecture
Carolina Sports District
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects soccer with Charlotte's professional sports culture.
Charlotte Skyline Views
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium offers views of the city's skyline.
Keep Pounding Drum
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The giant drum display represents the Panthers' famous rallying cry and fan tradition.
Massive Soccer Capacity
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
One of MLS' largest matchday venues.
Panther Statues
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The large panther sculptures outside the stadium are one of the venue's signature landmarks.
Features · History
2022 Inaugural Season
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the club's first MLS season.
Cam Newton
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the quarterback who led Carolina to Super Bowl 50.
Carolina Panthers Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Panthers legends including Sam Mills and other franchise icons.
Charlotte FC Expansion Story
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the arrival of MLS in the Carolinas.
Charlotte Soccer Timeline
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Documents the city's soccer growth.
Christian Lattanzio
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Highlights early club history.
Crown
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The club's identity and fan culture.
Karol Swiderski
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates an early club star.
Keep Pounding Tribute
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the team's fight against cancer and the legacy of Sam Mills.
Panthers Expansion
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases the growth of the franchise since 1995.
Panthers Hall of Honor
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise legends, players, coaches, and contributors.
Panthers Super Bowl
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise's Super Bowl appearances.
Sam Mills
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Panthers legend and inspiration behind the team's motto.
Features · Experience
Carolina Soccer Atmosphere
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The matchday experience.
Charlotte FC Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes access.
Charlotte FC Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Charlotte Food
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Features local cuisine and stadium favorites.
Keep Pounding Plaza
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Fan gathering area celebrating Panthers culture.
Kid-Friendly Panthers Activities
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Family football experiences and interactive games.
Panthers Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes tours featuring the field, locker rooms, and history.
Panthers Tailgate
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Pregame gatherings featuring food, music, and fan traditions.
Queen City Soccer
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines MLS with Charlotte's sports culture.
The Mint City Collective
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous supporter group.
Traditions
Keep Pounding Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Before every home game, a Panthers legend, former player, or special guest beats the Keep Pounding Drum while the crowd chants "Keep Pounding!"
Keep Pounding Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Fans repeat "Keep Pounding!" throughout the game, making it the defining rally cry of Panthers football.
Sir Purr Entertainment Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Sir Purr energizes the crowd with skits, contests, and interactions throughout Bank of America Stadium.
Blue Out Playoffs Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
During playoff appearances, Bank of America Stadium becomes a sea of Panthers blue.
Mint City Collective
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The Mint City Collective anchors one of the league's fastest-growing supporter cultures.
"Charlotte! FC!"
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The supporters' end leads coordinated call-and-response chants throughout the match.
March to the Fortress
Pregame Ritual · Pregame, matchday
Supporters march together into Bank of America Stadium with flags and drums.
Blue & Black Smoke
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
Supporters celebrate goals with blue-and-black smoke and scarves held high.
Keep Pounding Soccer Style
Stadium Experience · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The club incorporates the city's famous "Keep Pounding" spirit into soccer culture.
Chaos Identity
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The team represents creativity, unpredictability, and aggressive lacrosse.
Black & Orange Tradition
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The colors create a recognizable club identity.
Fast-Paced Lacrosse Style
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The team embraces transition play and offensive creativity.
PLL Championship Legacy
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The club celebrates early success in the league.
Rebel Culture
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday
The team identity represents a fearless approach to competition.
History & timeline
2003 NFC Championships Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Hall of Honor area and main concourse
The first Super Bowl run — Jake Delhomme and a dominant defense in 2003.
2015 NFC Championships Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Hall of Honor area and main concourse
Cam Newton's MVP season and the 15-1 Panthers march to Super Bowl 50.
Greatest Panthers Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, main concourse
Delhomme to Smith, Newton's MVP run, Kuechly's defense, and franchise highlights.
Keep Pounding History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, main concourse
From Sam Mills' battle cry to a franchise-defining tradition — the story of Keep Pounding.
Luke Kuechly Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, main concourse
Hall of Fame linebacker — the defensive anchor of the modern Panthers era.
Super Bowl 50 Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Hall of Honor area, main concourse
Super Bowl 50 — Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly, and the 15-1 season.
Expansion Franchise History Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, historical timeline
The 1995 expansion franchise — from day one to two Super Bowl runs.
Jake Delhomme Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, main concourse
The quarterback who led the Panthers to their first Super Bowl in 2003.
Julius Peppers Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, main concourse
Hall of Fame pass rusher who began his legendary career in Carolina.
Panthers Playoff History Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, main concourse
Every Panthers playoff run — 2003, 2005, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, and beyond.
Panthers vs Falcons Rivalry Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, rivalry exhibits
NFC South rivalry with Atlanta — division battles since 1995.
Panthers vs Saints Rivalry Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, rivalry exhibits
Carolina vs New Orleans — NFC South rivalry and memorable games.
Steve Smith Sr. Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, main concourse
The greatest receiver in Panthers history — intensity, toughness, and greatness.
Super Bowl XXXVIII Iconic
Championship Banners · Hall of Honor area, main concourse
Super Bowl XXXVIII — the Panthers' first Super Bowl appearance in 2003.
Thomas Davis Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, main concourse
Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker and heart of the 2015 Super Bowl run.
Charlotte Football History
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, historical timeline
From Ericsson Stadium to Bank of America Stadium — Panthers history in the Queen City.
Panthers vs Buccaneers Rivalry
Historic display · Hall of Honor area, rivalry exhibits
Carolina vs Tampa Bay — NFC South division intensity.
Entertainment
Sir Purr Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Panthers mascot — rallying Keep Pounding fans throughout gameday.
TopCats Cheerleaders Iconic
Cheerleaders · Field level and sidelines, gameday
The TopCats perform throughout gameday in black and blue.
Hall of Honor Ceremonies Iconic
Special Event · Hall of Honor area and field level
Hall of Honor induction ceremonies honoring Panthers franchise legends.
Military Appreciation Events
Special Event · Field level, select gamedays
Salute to service events honoring military members in the Carolinas.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the stadium, themed gamedays
Special themed gamedays — blackouts, throwbacks, and Keep Pounding celebrations.
Pregame Fan Festivals
Pregame Entertainment · Main plaza and Mint Street, pregame
Pregame fan festivals and live entertainment in Uptown Charlotte before kickoff.
Tailgate Competitions
Tailgate · Surrounding parking lots, pregame
Tailgate cook-offs and competitions in the Uptown Charlotte parking lots.
Alumni Meet & Greets
Special Event · Select gameday events and appearances
Meet-and-greet opportunities with Panthers alumni and legends.
Youth Football Events
Community Event · Field level, select dates
Youth football clinics and community events at Bank of America Stadium.
Experiences
Sam Mills Statue Iconic Must experience
Photo Spot · Main plaza, Sam Mills statue
Classic photo with the man whose legacy is Keep Pounding — a Panthers pilgrimage.
Bank of America Stadium Iconic Must experience
First Visit · Any gate entrance
Your first time walking into Bank of America Stadium — Keep Pounding and panther pride.
Cam Newton Tribute Event Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bank of America Stadium, select events
Celebrate Superman at a Cam Newton tribute event or alumni appearance.
Falcons Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Uptown Charlotte and Bank of America Stadium, Falcons game weekend
Full Falcons rivalry weekend — Keep Pounding vs Rise Up in Charlotte.
Keep Pounding Crowd Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium
Feel Keep Pounding unite 75,000 fans — the most emotional crowd in the NFL.
Keep Pounding Drum Ceremony Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Field level, north end zone, pregame
Feel the drum beat before kickoff — the most emotional tradition in the NFL.
Loudest Keep Pounding Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the stadium, key moments
The moment 75,000 voices unite in Keep Pounding — peak emotional volume.
Luke Kuechly Tribute Event Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bank of America Stadium, select events
Honor the Hall of Fame linebacker at a Kuechly tribute event.
NFC Championship Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bank of America Stadium, NFC Championship
NFC Championship at Bank of America Stadium — one win from the Super Bowl.
Panthers vs Falcons Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bank of America Stadium, Falcons game
NFC South rivalry when Atlanta visits Uptown Charlotte.
Panthers vs Saints Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bank of America Stadium, Saints game
Carolina vs New Orleans — NFC South rivalry at Bank of America Stadium.
Primetime Panthers Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bank of America Stadium, primetime home game
Primetime Panthers football under the lights in Uptown Charlotte.
Saints Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Uptown Charlotte and Bank of America Stadium, Saints game weekend
Full Saints rivalry weekend — Keep Pounding vs Who Dat in Charlotte.
Sunday Night Football Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bank of America Stadium, Sunday Night Football
Primetime SNF energy in Uptown Charlotte under the national spotlight.
Tailgate in Uptown Charlotte Iconic Must experience
Tailgate · Uptown Charlotte parking lots and plaza, pregame
Join the tailgate culture in Uptown Charlotte before kickoff.
Bank of America Stadium Tour Must experience
Tour · Bank of America Stadium tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes stadium tour — locker room, field, and Panthers history.
December Football in Charlotte Must experience
Season Ritual · Bank of America Stadium, December home games
Cold-weather December football in Uptown Charlotte.
Panthers vs Buccaneers Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bank of America Stadium, Buccaneers game
NFC South division battle when Tampa Bay comes to Charlotte.
Uptown Charlotte Must experience
Entertainment District · Uptown Charlotte, Mint Street corridor
Pregame in Uptown Charlotte — restaurants, bars, and Southern hospitality.
Panthers Victory Celebration
Victory Celebration · After Panthers home wins
Postgame victory celebration when the Panthers win at home.
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