Monday, August 19, 2019
The Charlotte 49ers will start a pilot program that will allow the sale of alcohol on game days at Jerry Richardson Stadium during the 2019 season. Fan behavior and alcohol-related incidents will be closely monitored to ensure that the overall fan experience is not diminished due to excessive drinking.
Pilot program conditions are:
- All state regulations for the purchase of alcohol will be in effect
- Due to state regulations regarding the sale of alcohol on state property, patrons 21 years or older will be allowed to purchase ONE beverage at a time with valid ID
- Patrons will be able to purchase alcohol at one of four locations on the concourse and return to their seats with their beverage
- All four locations will offer a craft and domestic beer option, wine, seltzer and water
- Upon approaching the alcohol sales locations, patrons will show their valid, government-issued ID and receive a wristband before continuing to the point of sale to make their purchase. Per state law, patrons will need to present a valid ID again at the purchase point. Once a patron has a wristband, he/she can proceed directly to the purchase point
- Patrons will need to present a valid ID with each purchase
- Sales will close at the end of the third quarter
- Fans are encouraged to drink responsibly and to not drink and drive
- Charlotte will continue to host an alcohol-free tailgate for students, each game day.
As part of this pilot program, alcohol sales have been approved for select sports at three other on-campus venues: men’s and women’s basketball (Barnhardt Student Activity Center/Halton Arena); men’s and women’s soccer (Belk Track and Field Complex/Transamerica Field); and baseball (Hayes Baseball Stadium). Alcohol sales procedures at those venues are similar.