January 12, 2024 – Hornets Sports & Entertainment right now unveiled plans and renderings for its Re!magine Spectrum Center area enchancment venture. The venture, which features a vary of transformational upgrades all through the constructing, is among the first steps the group is taking to deliver to fruition its redefined imaginative and prescient of elevating HSE by constructing the premier franchise within the NBA and sustaining a world-class venue. Renovations are anticipated to happen through the subsequent two NBA offseasons – starting in May 2024 – and be accomplished previous to the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season.

“We are thrilled to share initial renovation plans with our guests, who have been top of mind at every stage throughout the reimagining process,” stated Hornets Sports & Entertainment Executive Vice President & Spectrum Center General Manager Donna Julian. “We have always viewed Spectrum Center as an important community asset that brings people together and has tremendous economic impact for our city. Re!magine Spectrum Center touches nearly every aspect of the arena and allows us to remain the premier destination for sports and entertainment in the Carolinas, drawing more high-profile events and thus more patrons to Uptown Charlotte, positively benefitting nearby restaurants, bars, hotels and other local businesses.”

Julian added, “This project is an extremely collaborative effort with the City of Charlotte and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, as well as architect Perkins&Will, construction companies Turner and D.A. Everett, consultant CAA Icon and our concessions partner, Levy. We look forward to seeing our collective vision come to fruition over the next two years, and we’re confident the planned enhancements will set up Spectrum Center for success long into our future.”

Re!magine Spectrum Center meets the evolving wants of all area stakeholders, beginning with company and together with the constructing’s main tenants – the Charlotte Hornets – in addition to main music excursions, household reveals and different globally acknowledged occasions, such because the Democratic National Convention or the NBA All-Star Game, which the constructing hosted in 2012 and 2019, respectively. Renovations will deal with:

Current renderings and the newest information and updates might be considered at hornets.com/reimagine.

Re!magine Spectrum Center is a part of the bigger renovation venture authorized by town of Charlotte in June 2022, which additionally consists of the development of a coaching facility and the extension of the Hornets’ lease at Spectrum Center till 2045. Owned by the City of Charlotte and operated by Hornets Sports & Entertainment, Spectrum Center has been the Queen City’s NBA area since opening in October 2005.

In order to accommodate the renovations, Spectrum Center is anticipated to be closed from May via September in each 2024 and 2025.

“This is a monumental project for the tourism industry and the region as a whole. Our focus has always been to deliver operational excellence at Spectrum Center in partnership with HSE, and to create a positive environment for success. We’re excited to collaborate with the entire team on this significant investment in one of the city’s most important assets,” stated Steve Bagwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.

“We worked closely with the Hornets and Charlotte to ensure Spectrum Center remains the premier sports and entertainment venue in the Carolinas. Our goal was to enhance operations, service, sustainability – everything that impacts the fan experience. By focusing on these key areas, the arena can attract all kinds of high-profile events and visitors. These upgrades ensure the Spectrum Center stays competitive regionally while empowering the Hornets to compete at the highest level within the NBA. We wanted to capture the true spirit of Charlotte – its heritage, diversity – in the new design. By celebrating what makes this city unique, we’ve created a space that resonates with locals and reflects their values. The transformation will turn Spectrum Center into the heartbeat of Charlotte – a place that unites people, honors their history and makes them proud,” said Joe Dyer, Senior Project Manager and Associate Principal at Perkins&Will.

“We look forward to beginning work on the innovative transformation of Spectrum Center with our partner D.A. Everett Construction Group. Over the next two years, we will work alongside a diverse group of community members to enhance the experience for fans, teams, and performers. Our collaboration with the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte Hornets, the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, CAA Icon, Perkins&Will, Neighboring Concepts, The Wonder Group, and all trade contractors involved will ensure that Spectrum Center remains the premier sports and entertainment destination in the Carolinas for many years to come,” stated Drew Kelleher, Vice President and General Manager of Turner Construction Company within the Carolinas.

“It is always exciting when D.A. Everett Construction Group is able to contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the City of Charlotte. This is an exciting time for the Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte community, and our team is proud to be part of this monumental project. In a joint venture with Turner Construction, we look forward to partnering with the City of Charlotte, Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, CAA Icon, Perkins&Will, The Wonder Group, Neighboring Concepts, and all trade contractors to deliver a state-of-the-art arena and elevating the experience for the Charlotte Hornets organization, arena staff, fans, and visitors,” stated Donovan Everett, President of D.A. Everett Construction Group.