 Richardson looked at four potential locations for a stadium, ultimately choosing uptown Charlotte.To highlight the demand for professional football in the Carolinas, Richardson Sports held preseason games around the area from 1989 to 1991.The first two games were held at Carter–Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, while the third and final game was held at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.