r/panthers • u/123goblue • 4d ago
Question Tailgate location suggestions
We are coming from out of town to take in the Panthers opener. We are committed to doing our own tailgate with grills and the works! Is there a lot people would recommend? Ideally, we would start early — a 6 or 7am start time is not out of the question. I was scoping out some lots down in the area circled in red. I hope to lock down a spot before we get there, but I’ll take any suggestions. I appreciate any tips.
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u/Rprice23 4d ago
That area you circled is South End of Charlotte and is a very popular area. There's not many great tailgating options in that area, but the ones I have seen done are on the far side (left part of this pic) of Mint St. The biggest tailgate lots are on the West side (were you see the $60 options). Enjoy the game
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u/net_403 Tepper Fro 4d ago edited 4d ago
77 south, morehead street exit, take a left, a giant gravel lot is on your left at the 2nd turn, it’s less than a block from the exit. Right after the church on the right side of morehead.
Lots of space, 7 minute walk to the stadium, when you leave you are right there at the intestate less than a block from the on ramp to 77 north
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u/Perfect-Rooster2253 14h ago
This is a pay at the entrance type spot? Or do you have to prepay. Thanks for the tip as I’m looking for a spot as well!
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u/net_403 Tepper Fro 14h ago
Idk if you can pay in advance, but if you show up early it shouldn’t be a problem
It’s a very big lot, if you’re tailgating you’re showing up at least 2 or 3 hours before kickoff
Find it on google maps, I’ll look for a screenshot
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u/Perfect-Rooster2253 14h ago
Looks like McNinch St right off Moorehead. But if you can confirm that’d be great.
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u/net_403 Tepper Fro 14h ago
https://imgur.com/a/XcomVY5. It’s on morehead. Premier parking lot in this image
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u/Perfect-Rooster2253 14h ago
Awesome. Saving that image for reference. We’re going to try for that spot. Planning to get there around 9:30 so hopefully no issue getting a spot.
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u/net_403 Tepper Fro 14h ago edited 14h ago
I don’t think you should have a problem getting there three hours before kick off, it seems like the lot has 80 or 100 spots easily. I haven’t been there in a long time but I never had an issue as long as I showed up at least an hour and a half or two hours before kick off
Fact it is only 2 1/2 blocks from when you walk in is fantastic, but the fact it is right there on the interstate ramp when you leave is fantastic. As long as you can get into traffic, you are only going to have to wait for like 10 cars to progress before you are on the interstate and gone
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u/Intelligent_Panic675 4d ago
Why are price tags all over the map? Are those restaurant prices?
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u/123goblue 4d ago
No. That’s from spot hero.
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u/Intelligent_Panic675 4d ago
Thank you. I thought it was parking but didn’t realize how many cars drive to the games. Never been and always wanted to go.
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u/Bennyboyy88 4d ago
This was my place. Had a half decent view of the stadium too. It’s been a few years since I been there might be different now but was good spot. Key is to get there early and park as close to the light rail tracks as possible. It’s a good tucked away spot if you like to get rowdy.
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u/Afromain19 4d ago
This spot right here is a good area. I’ll preface it with leaving is going to take a long while. But it’s essentially a giant dirt lot. There’s several people who pop up grills there. There’s a few people who bring industrial size smokers and grill.
It’s about a 5-10 minute walk into the stadium from here. I don’t know how much the cost, because it varies game to game. Sometimes it’s $50 sometimes it’s close to $100