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Opened: October 2005
Capacity: 19,568 seats
Mascot: Rufus D. Lynx
Dance Team:
Lady Cats
Team Chant: Let's Go Bob-Cats!
Draft Beer: $7.75
Hot Dog: $4.00 |
Time Warner Cable
Arena Address
333 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-688-9000
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Arena Parking: $10.00 |
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NBA Basketball Arena Review
- Time Warner Cable Arena Tour
 Built
in 2005, Time Warner Cable Arena represents the state of the art in
multipurpose indoor venues and with owner Michael Jordan at the
helm, residents of the Carolinas can expect nothing but the best
from the home of the Charlotte Bobcats. While in town, I decided to
take in a tour of this world class facility and was impressed by the
connection the arena has with the community and the amenities it
provides for its fans.
Our tour began at the main entrance, where visitors to the arena are
greeted by a collection of artwork celebrating the history of
basketball in the Carolinas as well as the storied history of the
area itself. From over 500 artists that applied, five artists were
chosen to create original works of art to breathe life into the
building. While many of the older venues appear fairly sterile and
antiquated, the artwork at time Warner Cable Arena serves to open
the concourses and remind Carolinians of the importance of community
when it comes to sports in the region.
 The
tour continues into the arena itself where accommodations for 19,126
rabid NBA basketball fans are made. Due to a concert the night
before, the hardwood basketball court was packed up, leaving an
empty concrete floor at court level. Typically, the arena tour would
extend onto the court itself where visitors can walk the same
hardwood floor that serves to showcase the elite talents of NBA
superstars throughout the 41 home game season and into the playoffs.
When taking a tour that includes time on the court, I generally like
to bring a mini-basketball with me in case the temptation to shoot a
couple jump shots strikes. How often does one have the opportunity
to shoot on an NBA court anyway?
The scoreboard at Time Warner Cable Arena remains a benchmark for
other franchises to aspire to. One of the largest scoreboards
hanging within any indoor entertainment venue in the country, it
contains four HD screens measuring 28' wide x 16' high. Perched
above the HD screens is a three-dimensional cityscape of the
Charlotte skyline. The Skyline is backlit by a 360-degree projection
system allowing the sky behind it appear to change throughout the
evening. Night-time or daytime skies can be projected, along with
graphics such as airplanes and fireworks to keep things fresh.
 From
courtside, our tour guide, Zeke, led us through the player tunnel to
the Back Court Lounge which is reserved for VIP's and player guests.
Before the game, special guests can gather in the lounge to grab a
drink or a bite to eat and greet the Bobcat players as they head for
the arena floor at the start of the game. Unfortunately because Time
Warner Cable Arena is a fully functional team headquarters and
practice facility, the lockers rooms are unavailable to guests
during guided tours.
Heading toward the luxury suite area, I was thoroughly impressed by
the number of suites available. Time Warner Cable Arena has
sixty-four separate suites packed into the general seating area
including ten elite level Founders Suites, four Party Suites, and
fifty Uptown Suites that surround the venue on all sides.
For the casual fan that can't afford the luxury of suite level
treatment, Time Warner Cable Arena has established the first indoor
tailgating area in the NBA. Flanked by concession stands serving up
typical tailgate fodder such as hamburgers and hot dogs, the Rock
the Rooftop mezzanine level is a common area that's
 setup
to entertain the kids as well as provide an area for adults to
collect in before, after, or during the game. Flat screen TV's,
tabletop gathering points and rooftop bars provide seasoned fans
with a more relaxed fanzone that's open to the public, while kids
will find practice basketball courts and xBox gaming stations to
keep themselves occupied as well. Seating areas can be claimed on a
first come, first serve basis and live entertainment is usually
provided an hour before and an hour after the game. This is one fan
area that's not to be missed on gameday.
Our tour concluded with a walk down to the team practice court.
Here you might find NBA stars fine tuning their game or even full
practices. All in all it was an impressive facility with an
excellent arena tour. Time Warner Cable Arena has definitely become
a priority on my list of arena visits for some live NBA action.
For More information on the
city of Charlotte, NC check out my other reviews by clicking on the
links below:
NBA: December 11, 2010 - Boston Celtics
vs. Charlotte Bobcats
NBA:
Charlotte Bobcats, Time Warner Cable Arena - General Information
NFL: October 25, 2009 - Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers
NHL: Carolina Hurricanes, RBC Center - General Information
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City of Charlotte Local Information |
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Top Tourist Attractions:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Mint Museum
Local Foods:
Carolina BBQ, Fried Chicken, Brunswick Stew
Popular Bar Districts:
Uptown Charlotte (Buckhead Saloon, Bar Charlotte, Coyote Joe's, Tempo,
The Attic Bar, Breakfast Club)
The Epicentre (Suite, Kazba, Whisky River, Howl at the Moon)
Best Restaurants:
Uptown Charlotte (Mert's
Heart and Soul, Lavecchia's Seafood Grille,
Alexander Michael's, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, French Quarter,
Capital Grille)
The Epicentre (Blackfinn American Saloon, Flemings’s Prime Steakhouse
& Wine Bar, Enso Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar)
Brixx Wood-Fired Pizza |
Fan
Resources:
Pocket Map of Charlotte
Arena Parking Map
Arena Fan Policies
Local Sports Media:
The Charlotte Observer
WBT 1110AM
Where To
Stay:
Find a
hotel in the downtown area as Bank of America Stadium is right
downtown. I would suggest the Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard Charlotte, or the
Residence Inn by Marriott.
Getting to the Arena:
Time
Warner Cable Arena is located in uptown Charlotte. There's plenty of
parking around the arena if you're coming from outside the uptown
charlotte area. If you're staying downtown, the arena is within
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