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Lenovo Center's $300M Renovation Boosts Seating Capacity

1/16/2026

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The Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina will undergo a $300-million renovation to expand seating.
The Centennial Authority board approved purchasing new seats for more than $4.1 million, to be installed in July–August during an eight-week window.
Basketball capacity will increase by about 663 seats to 20,450.
Hockey capacity will increase by about 694 seats to 19,606.
The project also adds a view bar and new suites.

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The Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina will undergo a $300-million renovation to expand seating.
The Centennial Authority board approved purchasing new seats for more than $4.1 million, to be installed in July–August during an eight-week window.
Basketball capacity will increase by about 663 seats to 20,450.
Hockey capacity will increase by about 694 seats to 19,606.
The project also adds a view bar and new suites.