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Bank of America Stadium Information
Located in uptown Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium has been specifically designed for football by HOK Sports Facilities Group of Kansas City, MO. This 73,298 seat, privately financed, open-air, natural-grass stadium includes training facilities, practice fields and administrative offices and serves as the headquarters for the Carolina Panthers.
Stadium Dimensions
Stadium Footprint (900' L x 800' W): 15 acres
Public Spaces Surrounding Stadium (walkways, green spaces, administrative parking): 11 acres
Total Stadium: 26 acres
Practice Fields: 7 acres
Total Stadium and Practice Fields: 33 acres
Field Level Dimensions
Length: 398 feet
Width: 280 feet
Stadium Size
Height (field level to top of scoreboard): 13 stories (180 feet)
Size (covered space only): 1,600,000 square feet
Concourse: 3/8 mile around each concourse
Seating Capacity
There are 73,298 seats in the open-air stadium and are distributed as follows:
Lower Bowl: 22,511
Club Level: 11,264
Suites (158): 2,250
Suite 87: 124
Total Lower Bowl/Suite Seating: 36,149
Upper Bowl: 37,149
Total Stadium: 73,298
There are 1,394 seats for guests with disabilities and are distributed as follows:
Lower Bowl: 701
Upper Bowl: 693
Total Wheelchair Seating: 1,394
Viewing Distance
The first row of seating along the sidelines is located 50 feet from the sideline. The first row of seating in the end zone is 20 feet from the back of the end zone. All seats are designed for optimal viewing angles.
Club Seats
For club level patrons, seating is located along both sidelines of the playing field. Club level patrons have access to eight fully furnished lounges. The club floor underwent a $5.5 million renovation in 2003 in order to update the lounge areas and improve food and beverage options for club level patrons. Plasma televisions, video screens and televisions are available throughout the club floor for viewing stadium games.
Luxury Suites
There are 158 suites on two levels in the stadium. The suites range from 10-person suites (12 feet wide x 32 feet deep) to 40-person suites (40 feet wide x 32 feet deep). Design plans call for future suite expansion if demand is warranted.
Suites have three main components: viewing seats, lounge space and toilet facilities.
Viewing Seats: Fully upholstered chairs are positioned behind sliding glass windows along the front of the suite. A beverage rail is located here for convenience.
Lounge Space: The main central space of the suite is outfitted with lounge furniture and buffet tables. Located along the rear of the space is a service counter with a built-in sink, refrigerator and icemaker.
Toilet Facilities: Bathrooms are located at the rear of each suite for the private use of the suite tenants. A coat and general storage closet is also located in this area.
All suites are fully upfitted with high-quality finishes, carpet and wall coverings. Closed circuit television monitors are located above the service counter and in front of the viewing seats. Individual suite sound systems offer suite patrons a choice of audio options. Separate heating and cooling systems allow for individual suite climate control. Windows open at the front of the suite to give suite patrons a true game atmosphere.
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