Bank of America Stadium Game Day Guide
Carolina Panthers · Charlotte, NC
Know Before You Go
Essential details checked against official venue information.
- Bag policy
Permitted bags include a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches and a purse, bag, clutch, or fanny pack no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
Applies to: Carolina Panthers games
- Items are inspected before entry, and guests are encouraged to arrive without a bag.
- Bag storage
Bank of America Stadium does not publish a bag-storage service; prohibited items found at security must be returned to the owner's vehicle or discarded.
Applies to: Carolina Panthers games
- Gate opening
Bank of America Stadium gates normally open two hours before kickoff.
Applies to: Carolina Panthers games
- The 2026 guide says all three main gates may be used regardless of seat location.
- Mobile tickets
Entry uses mobile tickets in the Panthers app or through Ticketmaster.
Applies to: Carolina Panthers games
- Complete account verification and add tickets to a mobile wallet before game day to avoid gate delays.
- Re-entry
A Panthers ticket grants one entry to Bank of America Stadium with no right of re-entry after exit.
Applies to: 2026-2027 Carolina Panthers games
- Prohibited items
The stadium prohibits weapons, alcohol, outside food and most drinks, noncompliant bags, coolers, strollers, umbrellas, fireworks, noisemakers, lasers, selfie sticks, and other listed items.
Applies to: Carolina Panthers games
- Review the complete current list before leaving home because security may deny or confiscate prohibited items.
- First aid
Emergency care stations are opposite Sections 109-110 and 133-134, opposite Suite 310A, and opposite Sections 511-512 and 543-544.
Applies to: Carolina Panthers games
- For immediate help, notify event staff or text the issue and location to 704-438-4357.
- Nursing and lactation
A private Atrium Health nursing room is available on each stadium level, with access through Guest Relations near Sections 119, 129, 313, 525, or 543.
Applies to: Bank of America Stadium events
- Call 704-358-7000 for current nursing-room information.
- Family restrooms
Family restrooms have diaper-changing tables, and all stadium restrooms are accessible to guests with disabilities.
Applies to: Bank of America Stadium events
- Ask the nearest Guest Relations booth for the closest family restroom.
- Tickets for children
Children older than 12 months need a ticket; a child under 12 months may enter without a ticket but must share the accompanying adult's seat.
Applies to: Carolina Panthers games
- Guest services
Guest Relations booths are at every entrance gate and beside the 500-level elevator lobbies, with club-level desks outside each elevator lobby.
Applies to: Carolina Panthers games
- For security or medical help, text the issue and seat location to 704-438-4357.
- Service animals
Task-trained service dogs and miniature ponies may accompany guests with disabilities; emotional-support animals are not recognized as service animals.
Applies to: Bank of America Stadium events
- Service animals must be leashed and dogs must meet North Carolina registration and vaccination requirements.
- Smoking and vaping
Smoking, vapor cigarettes, and electronic cigarettes are prohibited throughout Bank of America Stadium, including concourses, seats, suites, and clubs.
Applies to: Bank of America Stadium events
Game Day Timeline
What the day looks like at Bank of America Stadium, hour by hour.
Lots Open for Tailgating
Stadium surface lots and surrounding Uptown lots open for tailgating. Grills fire up across Graham and Mint streets.
Tailgate Scene Peaks
The lots around the stadium fill with Carolina BBQ smoke. Eastern-style vinegar and Lexington-style tomato sauces compete for supremacy. Cold Cheerwine and NoDa craft beer flow freely.
Gates Open
Stadium gates open. Head inside early to walk the concourse and visit the Panthers Hall of Honor near the main entrance.
Player Warmups
Players take the field for warmups. The 100-level end zone sections offer close-up views. Look for Sir Purr, the Panthers mascot, entertaining fans around the lower bowl.
Keep Pounding Drum Ceremony
A celebrity or community figure strikes the Keep Pounding drum, the Panthers' most iconic tradition. The stadium erupts as the sound reverberates through Uptown Charlotte.
Game Time
The Keep Pounding chant fills the stadium. Panthers fans bring a passionate, family-friendly energy rooted in Carolina pride.
Exit Strategy
Walk to Uptown restaurants and bars within minutes. The Lynx Blue Line handles the crowd efficiently. Rideshare zones are along Mint and Graham streets.
Tips & Fan Reports
Get there early and walk around uptown Charlotte before the game. The stadium is right in the middle of the city so there is tons to do and see within walking distance. Not like some stadiums out in the suburbs.
Take the Lynx Blue Line to avoid parking hassles, the Stonewall Station stop is a 5-minute walk to the gates.
Dress in layers for late-season games, Charlotte's fall weather can shift from warm afternoons to cool evenings quickly.
Take the Lynx Blue Line to Stonewall Station. 5 minute walk to Bank of America Stadium and way easier than parking uptown.
The BoA concourse has a great selection of local Charlotte food options. Check the craft beer stands for local NC breweries.
The Keep Pounding drum ceremony before kickoff is the signature Panthers moment. Be in your seat 30 minutes early or you will miss it.
Weather
Bank of America Stadium is open air, so these are the conditions you sit in.
Across the NFL season the warmest month is September, with an average high of 83°F, and the coldest is January, when the average low is 32°F. September is the wettest month at 3.7 inches and October the driest at 3.2 inches.
That January low ranks 19th coldest of the 32 NFL venues, and September here ranks 18th wettest.
September
3.7 inchesOctober
3.2 inchesNovember
3.3 inchesDecember
3.6 inchesJanuary
3.5 inchesCarolina Panthers Clear Bag Policy
Most venues require a clear bag. Get an approved one before you travel.
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How We Checked This Page
Every section below names the source it was read from and the day it was read. Where we could not reach a published figure, the page says so rather than presenting an estimate as a checked fact.
- Game day timeline
Gate opening time checked against the venue's own gate-opening policy: Bank of America Stadium gates normally open two hours before kickoff.
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
- Venue policies
Current 2026 Panthers game-day, stadium policy, accessibility, concessions, and ticket-term guidance reviewed for every supportable structured venue-policy topic.