Longhorn Lockers will outfit the Carolina Panthers’ new locker room at Bank of America Stadium

The Carolina Panthers have selected Longhorn Lockers as the custom locker provider for a new locker room project tied to Bank of America Stadium’s ongoing transformation, Tepper Sports & Entertainment announced on Wednesday.

The deal is aimed at creating custom lockers designed and manufactured by Longhorn specifically for the Panthers’ new locker-room space. As described by Tepper Sports & Entertainment, the partnership brings together Longhorn’s locker-building capabilities with the stadium project’s broader goal of updating the club’s game-day environment.

Bank of America Stadium, home of the Panthers in Charlotte, has been undergoing a series of improvements tied to the venue’s long-term upgrades. Tepper Sports & Entertainment, which oversees the Panthers’ business operations, said the locker room is part of that larger effort, positioning the locker space as one of the tangible areas fans and players will notice as construction and renovation work continues.

Longhorn’s role in the project is not limited to standard production equipment. The company will design and manufacture custom lockers, an approach intended to match the facility’s layout and the team’s operational needs. The announcement frames the lockers as part of an integrated locker-room build, rather than an add-on purchase after the fact.

From the team-building standpoint, locker-room changes are rarely headline news, but they carry practical consequences for routine, storage, and the day-to-day rhythm of an NFL program. A custom locker room can influence how players store gear, how staff organizes workflow, and how quickly the team can move from arrival to pregame preparation.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment’s statement also underscores how stadium modernization has expanded beyond seating and media infrastructure. Locker rooms, practice-adjacent spaces, and behind-the-scenes areas are increasingly treated as part of the brand of an NFL franchise, shaping the experience for players and coaches while supporting recruiting and retention by demonstrating investment.

The next phase to watch is how the locker-room project aligns with the stadium transformation timeline and what further vendor announcements appear as construction milestones are reached. For now, the Panthers’ new locker room has a confirmed design-and-build partner, and Longhorn’s custom production will be the bridge between planning and the finished space.