Bank of America and the Carolina Panthers announced on July 23, 2026 a long-term extension of their naming-rights agreement for Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, alongside new renderings of a $1.3 billion stadium overhaul. It’s one of several major pro-sports venues undergoing naming-rights or renovation news in 2026, alongside Salt Lake City’s Delta Center and Minneapolis’s U.S. Bank Stadium.
This article covers the Bank of America Stadium deal in full, then breaks down where the Delta Center renovation stands and what’s new at U.S. Bank Stadium, so you have one place to check on all three.
Quick Answer
Bank of America and the Panthers extended their stadium naming-rights partnership on July 23, 2026, tied to a $1.3 billion renovation targeted for completion in 2030. Separately, the Delta Center in Salt Lake City is in year two of a three-summer renovation to fit both the Utah Jazz (NBA) and Utah Mammoth (NHL), with the arena set to reopen this fall. U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis isn’t undergoing renovation — it just celebrated its 10th anniversary in July 2026 and remains the Vikings’ home under its original naming-rights deal.
The Bank of America Stadium Story
Panthers owner David Tepper and Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan announced the naming-rights extension together with updated renovation plans. Tepper said the goal is to ‘create experiences that enhance the passion and energy of the region while transforming this corridor into a weekend destination.’ Moynihan noted the deal ‘recognizes Bank of America Stadium’s important role in attracting millions of visitors’ to Charlotte.
The bank has held naming rights to the venue since 2004, one of the NFL’s longest-running stadium sponsorships. The renovation, first launched with an $800 million budget, has grown after Tepper committed an additional $500 million through Tepper Sports & Entertainment, joining the City of Charlotte’s $650 million contribution — bringing the total to $1.3 billion. Construction is phased so the stadium can keep hosting Panthers and Charlotte FC games throughout the project, with completion targeted for 2030.
The renovation renderings show a new 500-level social patio with Uptown Charlotte skyline views, larger scoreboards, upgraded premium seating, an illuminated crown on the stadium’s exterior, and a new 4,400-capacity entertainment venue planned for roughly 80-100 events a year. Interior work is underway in 2026, with fan-facing construction beginning in 2027.
What It Means for Visitors to Bank of America Stadium
Fans attending Panthers or Charlotte FC games in the near term shouldn’t expect major disruptions, since the project is phased to keep the stadium operational throughout construction. Longer-term, visitors can expect expanded gathering spaces, more retail and food options, additional restrooms, and a standalone entertainment venue that broadens the stadium campus into a year-round destination beyond game days. For the latest ticketing, event, and construction updates, check the Panthers’ official stadium renovation page.
Delta Center Renovation: Where Things Stand in 2026
The Delta Center in Salt Lake City, home to the Utah Jazz (NBA) and Utah Mammoth (NHL), is partway through a multi-year, three-phase renovation designed to convert an NBA-only arena into a true dual-sport venue. Phase one wrapped in time for the arena’s September 2025 reopening, raising the playing surface by two feet, extending the end zones, and installing a scissor-lift bleacher system that adjusts between basketball and hockey configurations.
The 2026 phase is focused on the north and northeast side of the building closest to the home benches: new suites, terrace seating, and roughly 200-person gondola boxes, plus a 450-stall parking garage that’s been under construction since 2025. Work also continues on steepening the upper-bowl sightlines. The arena is scheduled to reopen this fall for the Mammoth’s preseason opener, and the final phase in 2027 will connect the lower and upper bowls on the south/southwest side to create one continuous slope, similar to the design used at the LA Clippers’ arena.
The arena’s name comes from Delta Air Lines, which restored the Delta Center name in a long-term naming-rights agreement announced in January 2023 (effective that July), bringing back the moniker the building carried from 1991 until Delta let the deal lapse in 2006. The team hasn’t disclosed the length or dollar value of the current agreement. Smith Entertainment Group, which owns both the Jazz and Mammoth, is overseeing the renovation; official updates are posted on the Delta Center’s official website.
U.S. Bank Stadium in 2026: 10 Years and No Renovation Planned
Unlike Bank of America Stadium and the Delta Center, U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis isn’t in the middle of a construction project. The Minnesota Vikings’ home, which opened July 22, 2016, marked its 10th anniversary in July 2026 with a 10-day giveaway promotion and a look back at its top moments — the stadium has hosted more than 11.4 million visitors across nearly 2,200 events in its first decade, including a Super Bowl and an NCAA Final Four.
2026 is the stadium’s 11th season with the Vikings, who open the preseason there on August 22 against the Baltimore Ravens and their home slate on September 13 against the Green Bay Packers. The venue’s naming rights, held by U.S. Bank since before the building opened, aren’t up for renewal or renegotiation as part of any current news cycle. Beyond NFL games, U.S. Bank Stadium hosted WWE’s SummerSlam on August 1-2, 2026 and is hosting Ed Sheeran’s LOOP Tour on August 15. For hours, tickets, and event schedules, see the official U.S. Bank Stadium site.
Why So Many Stadiums Are in the News for Renovations and Naming Rights Right Now
Bank of America Stadium and the Delta Center both illustrate a broader pattern across pro sports: venues built or last renovated in the 1990s and 2000s are hitting the point where owners either fund a major overhaul or risk falling behind newer buildings. Both projects are also tied to ownership groups (Tepper Sports & Entertainment in Charlotte, Smith Entertainment Group in Salt Lake City) putting significant private capital alongside public or corporate funding, and both are being built in phases so the teams don’t have to relocate during construction.
Naming-rights deals tend to move on their own separate timeline from renovations — Bank of America’s extension coincided with new construction renderings, while Delta’s return to the Utah arena in 2023 predated the current hockey-conversion project by two years, and U.S. Bank’s naming deal in Minneapolis has stayed untouched through the stadium’s first decade. If you’re tracking any one of these venues, the naming-rights status and the construction status are worth checking separately rather than assuming one implies news about the other.
2026 stadium naming rights and renovation news FAQs
How much will the Bank of America Stadium renovation cost?
The project is now budgeted at $1.3 billion, up from an original $800 million, funded by roughly $650 million from the City of Charlotte and $650 million-plus from Tepper Sports & Entertainment.
When will the Bank of America Stadium renovation be finished?
Completion is targeted for 2030, with interior work happening in 2026 and fan-facing construction beginning in 2027.
How long has Bank of America held the stadium’s naming rights?
Bank of America has held naming rights since 2004, and the July 23, 2026 announcement extends that partnership long-term, though specific new contract terms weren’t disclosed.
What’s happening with the Delta Center renovation in 2026?
The Delta Center is in the second of three renovation summers, adding suites, terraces, and gondola seating on the north side plus a 450-stall parking garage, ahead of a fall 2026 reopening for the Utah Mammoth’s preseason opener. A final phase connecting the upper and lower seating bowls is planned for 2027.
Who has naming rights to the Delta Center, and since when?
Delta Air Lines does. The airline first named the arena in 1991, let the deal lapse in 2006, and signed a new long-term naming-rights agreement that restored the Delta Center name starting July 1, 2023. The financial terms weren’t made public.
Is U.S. Bank Stadium being renovated?
No. As of 2026, U.S. Bank Stadium has no announced renovation project. It just marked its 10th anniversary in July 2026 and continues to operate under its original naming-rights agreement with U.S. Bank.
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