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Carolina Hurricanes’ arena now named Lenovo Center

The arena, which is also home to Wolfpack men’s basketball and concerts for artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Nicki Minaj, and P!nk. The Lenovo Center soon be upgraded with $300 million in updates since it opened in 1999.

A rendering of the Carolina Hurricanes arena with Lenovo Center branding.

Sound the siren — here’s a view of what the Canes’ home arena could look like soon.

Rendering provided by the Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes’ home arena is now named the Lenovo Center after PNC Bank’s naming rights agreement ended in August. The tech company is one of the largest employers in the Triangle and has the naming rights through the 2033-34 season.

The hockey, basketball, and music venue became PNC Arena in 2012 after previous namesake RBC Bank was purchased by PNC Bank. Before that, it was known as the Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena upon its 1999 opening until 2002. The Canes recently resigned their lease to stay in the arena through 2044, and $300 million will go toward arena upgrades.

“Lenovo has been a valued partner of ours for many years,” Canes CEO Brian Fork said. “We’re thrilled to elevate that partnership now by renaming the arena Lenovo Center. Lenovo has both strong local ties and a worldwide footprint, and we’re proud to have the Hurricanes’ name associated with a true leader in global technology.”

New signage will be unveiled Thursday, Sept. 19 ahead of the home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning Friday taking place on Oct. 11. Get tickets now to see Seth Jarvis, Jordan Martinook, and more fave faces return to the ice.

Sports + entertainment district

A rendering of a tailgating promenade outside Carter-Finley Stadium and the Lenovo Center with a marching band, a parking garage, and more.

This promenade is just part of the $1 billion mixed-use development upgrade coming to Carter-Finley + the Lenovo Center.

Rendering provided by the Carolina Hurricanes

Last week, the team also unveiled some renderings of the $1 billion sports + entertainment district coming to the arena and adjacent Carter-Finley Stadium.

Expect a plaza + 600-foot promenade between the two venues that host football, hockey, and basketball games, which will create more space for fans. We’re talkin’ tailgating suites, balconies, two parking garages, and more.

Not pictured in these renderings are 200,000 sqft of entertainment + lifestyle retail, a 150-room hotel, a 4,300-seat music venue, and 500+ apartments. Read more about what to expect from the 10 figure upgrade set to begin construction December 2025.

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