Where to tailgate, pregame and park for the Panthers playoff game

Driving the news: The Panthers host the Los Angeles Rams at 4:30pm on Saturday, Jan. 10. Former NFL MVP and Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is expected to bang the Keep Pounding drum on the field ahead of the game.

Zoom in: The Keep Pounding drum is also making its way around the city leading up to the game to hype up fans before the game. Friday stops include Harris Teeter at Rea Farms from 3-4pm and The Bowl at Ballantyne from 6-7:30pm. There will be giveaways.

Here's what you need to know to be game-day ready.

Tickets

Resale tickets start at $142.80.

How to get there

The CityLYNX Gold Line Streetcar and the Lynx Blue Line both have stops that are within walking distance of the stadium.

Nearby parking locations:

• 498 W. Morehead St. Parking
• Legacy Union Seven20
• Mint St. Garage
• Check out more ways to get to the stadium here.

Stadium address: 800 S. Mint St.

Roaring Riot tailgate

Roaring Riot, which local fan Zack Luttrell founded in 2008, has become a massive global community for Panthers fans, from traveling to away games to tailgates for home games. The tailgate starts at noon.

• Former NFL MVP and Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who is expected to bang the Keep Pounding drum on the field ahead of the game, will record his "4th & 1" podcast at the tailgate from 12:30-2pm.
• Tailgate access is free for members and costs $30 per person for nonmembers. Proceeds from the tailgate will benefit Newton's foundation.

Address: 520 Elliott St.

Pantherfanz tailgate

• Charlotte's longest-running tailgate starts at 10am. It's free to attend, but there will be a tip jar on the food table and bar. There will be a raffle to raise money for breast cancer, music, food, and a lot of "KEEP POUNDING!"

Address: 601 S. Cedar St., behind and up the hill from Clutch bar, under the Bank of America sign. You'll see a Panther-themed fire truck.

VIP Tailgate

The Panthers will host a VIP Tailgate before home games on the South Lawn near Morehead Street. Your ticket includes food by the Fahrenheit team and drinks at the tailgate. Doors open at 1:30pm. The tailgate opens three hours before kickoff and ends at kickoff.

• It's open to all ages and free for kids ages 8 and under.
• Tickets for fans ages 9-17 are $65 and $130 for adults. You can also purchase a combo ticket for the tailgate and the game for $281.

The Dog House tailgate

The Dog House opens at noon. WFNZ will broadcast live at their Uptown tailgate. There will be food trucks and a DJ. The Dog House will be open before, during and after the game. It will also show the game.

Address: 401 W Morehead St.

The GOATS of Tailgating

The ticketed event will have food, drinks and hookah.

Address: Corner of West 4th Street and South Graham Street.

Bud Light Backyard

The team's fan zone opens at 12:30pm. A concert headlined by country music artist and North Carolina native Cooper Alan kicks off at 2:45pm.

Address: Mint and Graham streets in front of the Stadium

Where to pregame near the stadium

Multiple businesses around town will show the game and have food and drink specials. Below are three options within walking distance of the stadium.

Clutch and Overtime

Clutch is located directly behind Bank of America Stadium and next to the practice fields. It’s transforming its downstairs into an experience called Overtime for Panthers home games, with a day-club vibe.

• Address: 601 S Cedar St.

Go deeper: Popular pregame destination Clutch gets a makeover

Ten58 Sports Bar & Lounge

Former Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis’ bar is a must-visit.

• Address: 430 W. 4th St.

Go deeper: Former NFL player Thomas Davis opens a new sports bar and lounge in Uptown

Graham St. Pub

The party starts early at Graham St. Pub, which'll have a DJ before the game.

• Address: 400 S. Graham St.

Go deeper: Top 15 sports bars in Charlotte.

What to eat at the stadium

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette helped create a raccoon-inspired sandwich with Levy, Bank of America Stadium's hospitality partner. The "Masked Bandit" is slow-smoked brisket, melted cheese and Carolina coleslaw on a "raccoon" roll.

Go deeper: What to eat at Bank of America Stadium this Carolina Panthers season

Editor's note: This story was first published on Sept. 1, 2023, and was last updated on Jan. 8, 2026.