Could Charlotte soon host a Super Bowl or NFL Draft?
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Queen City is becoming a serious contender as Bank of America Stadium undergoes a massive transformation. At an event in Charlotte this week, Goodell noted that the city’s rapid growth and the more than $1.3 billion renovation of Bank of America Stadium have put it on the NFL’s radar for some of its biggest events.
“As far as the Super Bowl is concerned, there is no question that if this city keeps growing the way that it is, it’s certainly Super Bowl quality,” Goodell said. He also called Charlotte “built for a draft,” noting the NFL Draft has become a global event that now attracts nearly 1 million fans.
The stadium renovation includes larger scoreboards, upgraded seating, expanded fan spaces, improved skyline views and new technology throughout the venue.
A new 4,400-seat entertainment venue is also being built next to the stadium’s north gate. It will host concerts and other events year-round.
Construction is expected to wrap up by 2030, while allowing Panthers and Charlotte FC games to continue throughout the project.
Although future Super Bowl sites are already selected through 2030, and NFL Draft locations through 2028, Goodell’s comments suggest Charlotte is well positioned to land one or both events in the years that follow.
