Charlotte Arena Quick Facts

In the fall of 2005, residents of Charlotte and the surrounding areas will greet a new beacon to Uptown Charlotte. Located just steps away from a variety of office buildings, restaurants, stores and two city transit terminals, 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.

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.

Once inside the building, a variety of food and beverage options will cater to every fan's taste. From traditional arena fare to fine dining, guests can select from traditional food courts and mobile kiosks to a variety of restaurants and lounges.

Ticket holder comfort will be the hallmark of the arena experience. The intimate feel of the arena will provide fans a unique feeling of closeness to the court, stage or ice while generous seating and legroom will be standard at every seat.

The 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. Contemporary elements highlight Charlotte’s focus on, and anticipation of, an exciting future for the city, team and arena. The architectural highlight of the building will be a crescent “C” shape surrounding a large portion of the arena, beginning at the entry lobby on Trade Street and sweeping around the building towards Fifth Street. The "C" will serve as a symbol of community unity and as a welcome icon for arena patrons.

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