Charlotte Athletic Director Mike Hill told CBJ that the new suites and seats will add $1.75 million to $2 million in annual ticket revenue. Current football ticket revenue ranges between $1.3 million and $1.4 million, he said.

The new upper deck will have general admission, suites, club seating, loge boxes and a patio club at the renovated Jerry Richardson Stadium.

Charlotte 49ers football will break ground on phase one of stadium expansion in August 2025, 49ers director of athletics Mike Hill tells Axios. Phase one is expected to be completed in early 2027. Why it matters: The expansion will bring stadium capacity to roughly 18,