Centennial Authority approves plans to upgrade Carter-Finley Stadium. Where that $700,000 will come from.
N.C. State plans to use $700,000 in PNC Arena naming-rights money to upgrade the north end of Carter-Finley Stadium with new food options while replacing some of the end-zone bleachers with new premium seating.
The Centennial Authority, which oversees the arena, met on Wednesday and approved the spending, which would turn some parking at the northeast corner of the stadium into a food-truck area that also serves barbecue and beer while creating additional concourse space.
“We’re grateful for the partnership and collaboration with the Centennial Authority and Gale Force to develop what we feel will be a tremendous addition to our footprint,” N.C. State athletic director Boo Corrigan said in a statement. “We will continue to look for ways to enhance the experience and functionality of Carter-Finley Stadium and this is the first step.”
The plan also would add premium seating in the north end zone. That plan would remove 1,700 metal bleachers, which are currently used for overflow seating and additional tickets for visiting teams. The loge and suite seating section would include carpeting, tents and tables.
The expansion to the northeast corner is budgeted to cost $225,000 and the new premium seating is budgeted to cost $475,000, according to documents submitted to the authority.
The funds would come from N.C. State’s share of the arena naming-rights deal with PNC Bank. That agreement specifies that money be used for upgrades to the arena and its surroundings, so the Centennial Authority has to approve the university’s plan. That approval is expected to be a formality.
This story was originally published April 27, 2021 at 5:44 PM.
