Venue Comparison
Spectrum Center vs Amerant Bank Arena
Side by side: parking, seats, entry policies, and fan experience.
| Feature | Spectrum Center | Amerant Bank Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Sunrise, FL |
| Capacity | 19,077 | 19,250 |
| Year Opened | 2005 | 1998 |
| Roof | closed | closed |
| Parking From | $25 | $25 |
| Transit Access | excellent | none |
| Clear Bag Required | — | — |
| Cashless | — | ✅ Yes |
| Mobile Tickets Only | — | ✅ Yes |
| Avg beer price | N/A | $13 |
| Avg hot dog | N/A | $8 |
| Avg burger | N/A | $16 |
| Avg water | N/A | $5 |
| Avg parking | N/A | $25 |
| ATM fee | N/A | $4 |
| Team shirt | N/A | $45 |
| Mobile ordering | N/A | ✅ NHL App |
| Best For | NBA, Concert | NHL, Concert |
| Primary Teams | Charlotte Hornets | Florida Panthers |
Spectrum Center
LYNX Blue Line to 7th Street.
Best sections
- Courtside
- 100s sideline
Avoid
- 200s upper corners
Amerant Bank Arena
Driving only.
Best sections
- Club Level
- 100s sideline
Avoid
- 300s upper end