21 Stadiums Across America You Didn't Know Were This Young

6. Jerry Richardson Stadium (2013) – University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte’s football program may be relatively young, but Jerry Richardson Stadium makes a confident first impression. Opened in 2013, this 15,000-seat venue sits nestled among the pines on UNC Charlotte’s campus, offering a clean, contemporary design that feels both intimate and future-focused. It was built from the ground up to provide the best experience possible for a program on the rise—featuring field-level luxury boxes, eco-friendly elements, and an open concourse that blends into the surrounding landscape. Despite its smaller footprint, the stadium feels far from modest. Every seat offers a great view of the action, and the close quarters only intensify the energy on game day. With the ability to expand up to 40,000 seats, it’s a foundation built for growth, both for the football program and the university’s broader ambitions. As a symbol of Charlotte’s athletic momentum, Jerry Richardson Stadium combines smart design with serious aspirations—and it’s only just getting started.