Copa America is coming to Charlotte. Here’s how to get tickets + what you can bring

One of the world’s most prestigious soccer tournaments is heading to Charlotte this week.

CONMEBOL, the governing body of soccer in South America, announced in December that Bank of America Stadium in uptown will serve as the host venue for a semifinal match on July 10 and third place playoff on July 13 in CONMEBOL Copa America 2024.

In Wednesday’s semifinal match, Colombia, coming off a 5-goal shutout against Panama in the quarterfinal, will take on Uruguay, who defeated Brazil in a penalty shootout during their last match.

The third place match will feature the losers of both semifinal matches, which could include Argentina star Lionel Messi.

Here’s how to get tickets, what you can bring inside Bank of America Stadium and what to leave at home.

How to get Copa America tickets

Copa America tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster.

Ticket prices for Wednesday’s semifinal match range from $200 for obstructed view seating, to more than $1,200. You can get tickets for Saturday’s match for as low as $126.

Tickets are also available on third-party sites, like VividSeats and SeatGeek.

What items are not permitted inside the stadium?

According to the Bank of America Stadium policy, the following items are not allowed inside the stadium:

• Alcoholic beverages

• All balls, including footballs

• Non-transparent bags

• Baby seats

• Balloons

• Coolers, cans and bottles

• Explosives

• Fireworks

• Folding chairs

• Food and beverages, except two sealed non-flavored water bottles per person

• Horns, bells, whistles and other noise makers

• Illegal drugs

• Laptops

• Laser pointers

• Pets, except service animals

• Seat cushions with zippers, clasps or packers

• Selfie sticks

• Strollers

• Umbrellas

• Video equipment

• Weapons

• Any other items that could be considered a safety hazard

Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections must be returned to the owner’s vehicle or thrown away, according to stadium policy.

What items are permitted inside the stadium?

According to stadium policy, the following items are permitted as long as they are inspected by security personnel:

• Any transparent bag smaller than 12 inches by six inches by 12 inches

• Purses or bags smaller than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches

• Baby bjorns

• Containers for medical supplies for diabetics

• Flags without poles or sticks

• Seat pads without covers, zips, clasps or pockets

• Tablets

• Small portable radios or televisions with headphones or earpieces

Since the goal is to get fans into the stadium as quickly as possible, fans are encouraged not to bring any bags or items that require inspection, the policy says.

This story was originally published July 8, 2024 at 1:16 PM with the headline "Copa America is coming to Charlotte. Here’s how to get tickets + what you can bring."

Evan Moore

The Charlotte Observer

Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.