The University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Jerry Richardson Stadium
One could summarize the challenges faced by this otherwise popular stadium by its capacity. Seating for a paltry 15 000 people, below the NCAA standards and regulations. The stadium was built in 2011, and some believe that its problems arise solely from a lack of forethought on behalf of its planners. The 49ers are a massively successful team who draw huge crowds, packing the stadiums which host them. The limited capacity of their home stadium is therefore not only an embarrassment but a financial loss in lost revenue from ticket sales. There are plans underway to facilitate a further 25 000 spectators, including private boxes. This may see the overall capacity issues negated. Aside from this specific issue the stadium is well-loved and offers a positive experience in the opinion of fans, so with the aforementioned plans implemented, we suspect that this one won’t be a permanent fixture on this list.
The University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
Ball State: Scheumann Stadium
Scheumann Stadium saw a major renovation in 2007, which saw issues that the stadium may have had in its layout and amenities mostly resolved. Considered to be one of the better stadiums in terms of the seats and decent amenities, this locale suffers, as we have seen with so many others, from the poor performance of its home team. The Cardinals seem to be a team fated to mediocrity. They do not draw adequate crowds to justify the capacity of their home games, and they have been underperforming for years. Not a draw for big-name players, the team does not inspire much in the way of the game-day atmosphere.
Ball State
