Bank of America Stadium

The stadium sits in uptown Charlotte, in the Third Ward neighborhood just south of the city center. The location makes it easily accessible from throughout the Charlotte metro area, though gameday traffic in the dense urban core requires planning.

Driving & Parking

• Driving
  From I-277, take Exit 1 (Mint Street) and follow signs to the stadium. From I-77 North, take Exit 55 (Mint Street). From I-77 South, take Exit 54A (Mint Street). The stadium address is 800 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Note: Cedar Street between West 1st Street and Stadium View Drive is closed to car traffic until Spring 2026 due to ongoing city construction.
  • From the North
    Take I-77 South toward Uptown Charlotte. Exit onto the Brookshire Freeway (I-277 East) and use the Fourth Street or Graham Street exits to access the parking lots near the northern gates.
  • From the South
    Take I-77 North toward center city. Take the Morehead Street exit directly, or merge onto the John Belk Freeway (I-277) and exit at Carson Boulevard to approach the southern or eastern sides of the stadium.
  • From the East
    Follow US-74 West as it transitions into the John Belk Freeway (I-277 Inner). Exit at Brooklyn Village Avenue or South Boulevard to quickly reach the center city parking decks.
  • From the West
    From the airport area, take the Billy Graham Parkway to I-77 North, or follow Wilkinson Boulevard (US-74 East) straight into Uptown. Connect to the John Belk Freeway (I-277) and exit at Carson Boulevard or Graham Street.
• Parking
  The Mint Street Parking Garage(Lot 1) is located at the corner of Mint and Graham streets, directly across from the stadium's North Gate. Additional parking is available at the Charlotte Convention Center and 7th Street Station parking lots. Tailgating around the stadium is relatively limited. The area is dominated by garages rather than open air lots where tailgating is prohibited. For those in lots and looking for supplies, Harris Teeter in Uptown provides groceries, and Whole Foods Market offers organic and specialty items. For beverages, Mecklenburg County ABC Store #27is the closest liquor store.

Public Transit

• LYNX Light Rail
  The Lynx Light Rail system is a convenient alternative to driving. A number of Park-and-Rides exist throughout the system
  • Blue Line
    The Blue Line runs North/South from University City to Sterling. The Brooklyn Village stop is a short walk to the stadium
  • Gold Line
    The Gold Line runs roughly East/West and primarily services the city center. The Mint Street stop is a short walk to the stadium

Rideshare

• The designated rideshare zone is at the corner of Third & Church Streets, next to Romare Bearden Park

The uptown Charlotte area surrounding Bank of America Stadium offers a vibrant pregame scene, with the Third Ward and South End neighborhoods providing numerous bars, restaurants, and breweries within walking distance.

Bars & Restaurants

• Clutch Kitchen & Pour House
  This sports bar is located directly beside Bank of America Stadium. With over two dozen TVs, a large patio, and extensive food menu, it's a go to pregame bar.
• Graham St. Pub & Patio
  This sports pub features a rooftop bar with stadium and city views. They serve globally inspired food along side craft beer and seltzers
• Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse
  This local pub chain features a massive tap list and is known for their cheesesteaks and craft beer selection.
• Dram & Draught
  This upscale cocktail and whiskey bar features a huge selection from around the world, hand-crafted cocktails, draught beer, and wines in the South End
• Salud Cerveceria
  Located in NoDa (North Davidson), this James Beard-nominated brewery offers craft beers, food, and a vibrant atmosphere. It is near the 36th St Lynx Blue Line stop making it a convenient stop further from the stadium

Neighborhood Attractions

• NASCAR Hall of Fame
  This destination serves as an interactive entertainment and museum facility tracking the history of NASCAR racing
• The Green
  This 1.5-acre literary-themed pocket park features whimsical brick pathways, sculptures, and directional signs dedicated to classic authors. It functions as a public plaza and a general pedestrian gathering point before stadium events.
• Romare Bearden Park
  Named for the Charlotte born artist it features fountains, gardens, a splash pad, and grassy areas
• Mint Museum Uptown
  This museum houses internationally renowned collections of American and contemporary art, along with craft and design. It's part of the Levine Center for the Arts cultural campus
• The RailYard South End
  This mixed use development in the heart of South End combines office space with restaurants and outdoor gathering spaces. It echoes Charlotte's rich rail history and is part of the trendy South End entertainment district.

• The Obsidian Towers
  The stadium's exterior features massive archways and domed towers made of black obsidian granite, creating a distinctive and intimidating appearance. The design was specifically chosen to reflect the Panthers' panther logo and create a memorable visual identity.
• Indomitable Spirit Statues
  Each of the stadium's three main entrance gates is flanked by a pair of larger than life bronze panther statues, totaling six sculptures across the exterior plaza.
• Sam Mills Statue
  Located between the stadium's east and north entrances along Mint Street, this bronze statue honors the Hall of Honor linebacker and coach. The sculpture depicts Mills in uniform with his helmet tucked under his arm,
• Mike McCormack Statue
  Located in front of the stadium's main north gate this life-sized bronze sculpture commemorates the Pro Football Hall of Famer who served as the Panthers' inaugural team president and general manager.
• Championship & Division Title Markers
  The franchise does not display traditional fabric championship banners within the seating bowl. The team's 2003 and 2015 NFC Championships alongside their division titles are commemorated via signage and graphics displayed throughout the public concourses.
• Hall of Honor
  Busts of the 8 members of the team's Hall of Honor can be found on the 100 level concourse. The names of these members are also displayed on signs on the wall above the top row of seats in the upper deck
  • Mike McCormack
  • Sam Mills
  • Jake Delhomme
  • Steve Smith Sr
  • Jordan Gross
  • Wesley Walls
  • Muhsin Muhammad
  • Julius Peppers

• Silver Club
  This two story premium space features eight self contained player themed lounges with full service bars and dining operations. Positioned within this level are four Silver Club Terraces located in the northeast and southeast corners of the 300 level, which provide three rows of cushioned seats set behind fully retractable glass windows and dedicated television arrays.
• Suite Club
  Positioned across the 300 and 400 levels, these five distinct club spaces integrate standard suite ticketing with communal food and beverage setups. Guests use a dedicated VIP entrance on the north side of the stadium structure to access these levels.
• The Gallery Field Suites
  Located on the field level directly behind the end zone, this space features 12 to 14 individual luxury suites and two shared club lounges. The suites incorporate floor-to-ceiling glass back-walls that offer a direct line of sight into the players' tunnel walk between the locker room and the playing surface.
• Gridiron Club
  Situated on the north side of the stadium on the 400 level, this space pairs covered outdoor stadium seats with an indoor lounge equipped with a theater video wall, private restrooms, and buffet service.
• One Carolina Club
  Located in the East End Zone on the 300 level, this indoor suite facility accommodates ticket holders at executive style table seating behind large glass viewing windows. The interior floor plan includes a catered buffet, a private cash bar, and a dedicated billiard room
• The Huddle
  A 400 level club space positioned along the north sideline that includes three rows of outdoor seating, retractable glass walls, and a dedicated catering layout.
• Goal Line Lounge East & West
  Positioned in the corners of the 400 level deck, these premium viewing areas feature three rows of exterior seats and retractable glass partitions. Goal Line Lounge West (southwest corner) is officially named in memory of former player and coach Sam Mills, while Goal Line Lounge East (southeast corner) honors the historical 1993 franchise founding date.
• The Registix Reserve
  Reimagined from the former Vault and Platinum Access footprint near the North Gate, this field side sideline hospitality venue puts ticket holders directly adjacent to the team benches. It includes rows of leather field seats, a private indoor climate-controlled lounge, all-inclusive culinary stations, and private full service bars.

The concession program at Bank of America Stadium incorporates a mix of traditional stadium fare, regional staples, and local partnerships with Charlotte based food and beverage providers.

• Specialty Food
  Charlotte favorite Sabor is among the food options, offering local flavors. The stadium features BBQ Pork sandwiches, Burnt Ends, Cheerwine Sausage (a North Carolina specialty), Carne Asada Fries, Smash Burgers, Waffle Fries, Mac and Cheese, and BBQ Ribs during Panther Season. A $29 BBQ platter is available for groups.
• Value Items
  Traditional hot dogs, burgers, pizza, nachos, and fries are available throughout. All-you-can-drink soda is available for around $10 in a souvenir cup. Prices are generally reasonable compared to other NFL stadiums.
• Drinks
  Local North Carolina beers are prominently featured, including Cheerwine, Sycamore Brewing, and other regional breweries. The stadium also offers packaged beer and soft drinks at Coolermarkets for quick service. Craft beer selections include options from Birdsong, Blue Blaze, Legion, Lenny Boy, Olde Mecklenburg, Resident Culture, Sugar Creek, Sycamore, Unknown, and Wooden Robot breweries.

Specialty Food

• Sabor Latin Street Grill
  Provides authentic Latin street food options, including street tacos and empanadas, from dedicated concourse booths.
• Marco’s Pizza
  Serves freshly baked pizza slices from standalone concourse stands.
• Poke Bar CLT
  Positioned on the upper level concourse, offering customized Ahi Tuna and salmon poke bowls alongside poke nachos.
• Stadium Barbecue
  Menus feature slow smoked pork sandwiches, beef burnt ends, regional Cheerwine sausage links, carne asada fries, smash burgers, and baked mac and cheese. Large format barbecue platters are configured for group orders.

Stadium Staples

• Traditional Fare
  Standard stadium inventory includes traditional hot dogs, regular burgers, soft pretzels, nachos, and french fries distributed throughout all seating levels.
• Refill Programs
  All-you-can-drink fountain soda setups are available via designated souvenir cups at central concession stands.
• Self Service Kiosks
  Grab-and-go cooler markets populate the main concourses to provide accelerated transaction times for packaged beer and soft drinks. Non-alcoholic regional selections include North Carolina-produced Cheerwine.

Drinks

• Craft Beer
  • Self-Pour Craft Beer Garden (Section 101)
    Positioned at the South end of the lower concourse, this automated experience features 48 smart taps pouring a rotating selection of 24 distinct craft beers from local Charlotte and regional craft breweries.
  • The Craft Beer Zone (100 Level Concourse)
    This dedicated tap wall features a high concentration of handles showcasing regional mainstays, including Wicked Weed, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, and New Sarum Brewing.
  • The Cooler Grab-and-Go Markets
    These frictionless, checkout free allow fans to pull packaged regional craft cans and domestic tallboys from open coolers without standing in standard cashier lines.
• Cocktails
  • The Michelob Ultra Taproom (Sections 120 & 122)
    Positioned on the main concourse near the Lowe's East Gate, this site features two expansive premium bars serving spirits and mixed drinks. This is also the primary spot to find the Southern Star Slushie, a signature frozen cocktail mixed using local bourbon from the Southern Distilling Company.
  • TendedBar Terminals
    Installed at select intervals along the 100-level concourse wall. These are automated, touchscreen beverage stations that allow general fans to expedite service. After a one-time digital check-in linking a government issued ID and a payment card, fans use the automated taps to mix and dispense their own customized cocktails and liquor pours.
  • Portable Liquor Carts
    Standalone mobile liquor carts are distributed throughout the main concourse loop, with regular configurations stationed near the North Gate (Graham Street) and the South Gate (Morehead Street). These stations pour standard mixed drinks such as vodka lemonades, whiskey colas, and margaritas