End of ACC Football Cham­pi­onship Game brings negative economic impact to Charlotte – Spectrum News

End of ACC Football Cham­pi­onship Game brings negative economic impact to Charlotte  Spectrum News

Tsepelis hopes with the new 24-team playoff format beginning in 2027, Charlotte may still get in on some of the college football action. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For years, right after Thanksgiving, thousands of college football fans have flocked to Bank of America Stadium to catch the ACC Football Championship Game. “A lot of people come from out of town to support their schools that are in the championship game,” said French Quarter General Manager Angelo Tsepelis. “It's fun. It's a good time.” For Tsepelis, it’s also a huge boost for the hospitality crowd. “It's good money for all the restaurants and bars,” Tsepelis said. Tsepelis grew up in Charlotte. He’s watched as events continue to grow in the Queen City.

“Every single event matters for us,” Tsepelis said. “Because, you know, it's an extra boost of the economy for the city, because the hotels are booked, the restaurants are busy. It's all-weekend event going on if it’s a championship.” The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority says last year’s game brought in an estimated $22.5 million economic impact to the area. And those numbers weren’t just once. In 2024 there was an estimated economic impact of $26.1 million. While in 2023, it estimates the game brought in $31.8 million to the area. Which is why for Tsepelis, it’s disappointing to hear the