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,

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

UNC Charlotte has released the first renderings for the upcoming expansion, showing off a new seating tower that includes luxury suites and other premium seating. The game plan for the Charlotte 49ers’ football stadium expansion includes room for 3,