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Spectrum Center

Home of the Charlotte Hornets (NBA)

2005
Opened
TBD
Capacity (basketball)
Spectrum
Naming partner · since 2016
NC
State
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Identity

City
Charlotte
State / region
NC
Opened
2005year only — exact date TBD
Capacity (basketball)
TBD
Address
TBD
Architect
TBD
Owner
TBD
Construction cost
TBD

Tenants

Current tenants
  • Charlotte Hornets NBA since 2005
    Primary tenant since the arena opened.

Current naming deal

Partner
Spectrum (Charter Communications)since 2016
Deal value
TBD
Term
TBD

Naming history

  • Charlotte Bobcats Arena 2005-10–2008-08
    Original name, tied directly to the (now-renamed) Bobcats franchise. No paid naming partner.
  • Time Warner Cable Arena 2008-08–2016-09
    Time Warner Cable acquired naming rights as part of a 10-year, ~$30M deal.
  • Spectrum Center 2016-09–present
    Charter Communications acquired Time Warner Cable in 2016 and rebranded its consumer products as Spectrum; the venue followed.

Renovations

  • 2018–2019 $33M
    $33M phased renovation. Reduced overall capacity to add premium clubs and lounges; refreshed concourses and concession areas.

Sportsbook presence

Sources

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