If lightning is detected within an 8-mile radius of Bank of America Stadium, the venue will enter a Shelter in Place protocol. This protocol will remain in effect until there is no lightning detected within an 8-mile radius of the stadium for 30 minutes.
If you are outside the stadium when shelter in place takes effect:
- Entry gates will close so that staff can safely shelter in place.
- Fans will not be able to enter the stadium due to staff being unavailable for safety screenings.
- Fans will be asked to return to their vehicle/find shelter from the storm.
If you are inside the stadium when shelter in place takes effect:
- The seating bowl and field will be evacuated. Stadium staff will help direct fans to the nearest and safest shelter.
If the shelter in place surpasses team warmups and/or scheduled kick time, Charlotte FC and MLS will determine a new kickoff time which will be communicated out to fans. Weather updates will be sent out to fans via email, the Charlotte FC app, and live tweets from the @CharlotteFC Twitter account. Updates will be sent out every 20 minutes.
- Add tickets@charlottefootball.com to your email address book
- Turn on Charlotte FC app notifications
- Follow @CharlotteFC on Twitter