RELEASE: Lenovo Center getting a refreshed exterior, a 365-day beer hall, and a new team store

RALEIGH, N.C. – Lenovo Center, in conjunction with the Centennial Authority, the Carolina Hurricanes and NC State University, today announced additional plans for the remainder of Lenovo Center’s enhancement project.

“Lenovo Center hosts hundreds of events every year, from NC State Men’s Basketball to Hurricanes hockey to world-class touring acts and family shows,“ said Philip Isley, Chairman of the Centennial Authority. “These enhancements will help us continue to bring top entertainment and events to Raleigh.”

“When this project is complete, Lenovo Center is going to look and feel like an entirely different building, inside and out,” said Brian Fork, CEO of Hurricanes Holdings. “Every person who comes to this building is going to have a first-class experience to match the top venues in the NHL.”

“The experience of attending an NC State basketball game or any event in the Lenovo Center is going to be even better following these updates,” said Boo Corrigan, McMurray Family Director of Athletics. “From improved operations to enhancements for our general fans and premium spaces, every aspect of the building has been thoughtfully designed to elevate the experience for Wolfpack fans.”

This summer’s improvements will feature refreshed seating throughout the lower bowl, including the re-aisling of the 100-level. The refresh of the third-level concourse will also be completed, including the second new grab-and-go concession area, all new bathrooms, new family services and a family restroom.

The following spaces will be included among the major enhancements for the project:

Exterior: The outside of Lenovo Center will receive a complete refresh, including expanded facades and grand lobby areas at what will be the new primary entrances to the arena on the east and west sides.

Beer Hall: A flagship gathering space and restaurant will be added on the arena’s south side, available to fans and locals 365 days a year.

Arena Club: The PNC Club Level Arena Club will be overhauled to create a cohesive feel between the Club Ledge and Arena Club, giving the PNC Club Level an updated gathering space.

Additionally, the main concourse will receive a full refresh to match the upper concourse, including renovated bathrooms, an upgraded Lenovo VIP entrance and the addition of escalators to help fans better circulate the building. The PNC Club Level will also receive an update to the concourse, bathrooms, suites, loges and priority lounges.