The Panthers have had two home stadiums since their first season in 1995. Their stadium in Charlotte was not ready yet, so the expansion team spent year one at Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium in South Carolina, then moved into what is now Bank of America Stadium in 1996.
Here is every home in order, with the years the Panthers played there, what made each one matter and what stands on the site today. Each stadium with a ThrillZing guide links to it.
Every Panthers Stadium, 1995 to Today
- Clemson
1995Clemson University's stadium, known as Death Valley, hosted the expansion Panthers' first season while their stadium in Charlotte was still being built.
Today: Still home of Clemson Tigers football
Stadium history →- Charlotte
- 1996–presentCurrent home
Opened in Uptown Charlotte in 1996 as Ericsson Stadium and renamed in 2004. Built for football, it also houses the team's headquarters and has been home to Charlotte FC since 2022.
Visiting guide →
Panthers Stadium FAQ
Where did the Panthers play before Bank of America Stadium?
At Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, the home of Clemson Tigers football, for their inaugural 1995 season.
How many stadiums have the Panthers had?
Two: Memorial Stadium in Clemson and Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Charlotte stadium opened as Ericsson Stadium and took its current name in 2004.
Why did the Panthers play their first season in Clemson?
The franchise was awarded in 1993 and began play in 1995, but its stadium in Uptown Charlotte was still under construction. The franchise represents both North Carolina and South Carolina, and Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, filled in for that one season.
Is Clemson’s Memorial Stadium still used?
Yes. Memorial Stadium, known as Death Valley, is still the home of Clemson Tigers football and seats 81,500, making it the largest stadium in the ACC.
Where do the Panthers play now?
At Bank of America Stadium in Uptown Charlotte. It opened in 1996, seats 75,037 and is also the team’s headquarters. Charlotte FC of MLS has played there since 2022.