Charlotte Arena Information

Charlotte Arena
Center City • Charlotte, North Carolina

In the fall of 2005, residents of Charlotte and the surrounding areas will greet a new attraction to Uptown Charlotte. the new arena is being built by the City of Charlotte and will be the home of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats and the WNBA's Charlotte Sting. In addition to professional basketball, the new Charlotte arena will play host to a variety of events, ranging from college basketball games and tournaments, to popular concerts and family shows. The building will also offer suites, club seats, sports bars, restaurants, a team store, fan interactive zones and many other state-of-the-art features.

In July 2003 construction began on the new $260 million arena in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. The steel and brick building has been designed to represent the Charlotte area's diverse urban culture as well as the strength, stability and foundation of the city's heritage.

The Bobcats are to begin play in fall 2004 at the suburban Charlotte Coliseum where the Hornets played for 14 seasons. The Hornets moved to New Orleans in 2002.

Charlotte's new arena will offer an emotionally engaging experience for all guests. From the moment patrons approach the new arena, to their final steps out on the way home, fans will be treated to a superior level of amenities. Guests will enter the arena from a plaza either at Trade or Fifth Street. The new Charlotte Light Rail system will transport visitors to and from the arena when completed.

Charlotte Arena Seating Chart

Basketball Configuration

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Tips

Know how to get to and from the arena

Arrive early

Obtain a parking pass whenever possible

Remember which parking lot you are in

Bring some extra cash

DON’T forget your tickets!

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