UNC Charlotte Breaks Ground on Stadium Expansion

RMF Engineering, alongside University of North Carolina Charlotte, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, and SLAM, celebrated the groundbreaking of phase one of the Jerry Richardson Stadium Expansion. The expansion project, set to add 20,000 square feet, will increase the stadium’s capacity by approximately 20% to around 20,000 seats.

The $70 million expansion includes a new tower above the existing press box that will feature a training room for athletes, a new press box for broadcasters, as well as new premium seating, including seven luxury suites, loge boxes, ledge seating, an indoor private club, and a terrace. On game days, the space will offer fans state-of-the-art amenities, while on non-game days, fan areas will convert into team meeting and dining space to ensure students have resources needed for recovery and optimal performance. The new tower provides student athletes with year-round dining access and allows Charlotte Athletics to host additional community events. 

RMF Engineering is leading MEP engineering for the stadium expansion. Barton Malow is the construction manager. McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture was the lead designer in collaboration with SLAM.

The additional seating is projected to generate nearly $2 million annually, more than doubling UNC Charlotte’s ticket revenue. Completion is expected in spring 2027.