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Sandbox VR is opening a new venue in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 18, 2026, its second location in the state. The company is rapidly growing its global footprint with over 90 locations across five continents and 12 countries.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2026 // PRNewswire // — Sandbox VR is set to open its second North Carolina location in Charlotte on September 18, 2026. Sandbox VR is working with Nextgen Virtual LLC to bring the highly immersive experience to Charlotte at The Station at LoSo, joining Sandbox VR's additional North Carolina location in Winston-Salem. Guests can take advantage of a special limited-time offer of 20% off through September at With over 150k players monthly, Sandbox VR is rapidly growing its global footprint with thriving corporate-owned locations and a robust franchising program.
Sandbox VR's over 4,400 square foot venue features four VR private rooms where groups of up to six guests suit up with headsets, haptic vests, and motion sensors for full-body immersion. This technology allows players to see and physically interact with one another, creating the feeling of living inside the action together. The premium experience extends from arrival to exit, with personalized highlight videos allowing guests to relive and share their adventures.
“We are excited to bring Sandbox VR to Charlotte and introduce a truly unique social entertainment experience to the community.” said Ritesh Kumar, Franchise Owner, Sandbox VR Charlotte. “Charlotte continues to grow as a destination for dining, nightlife, and interactive entertainment, and we believe Sandbox VR will be a great addition to that mix. We look forward to welcoming friends, families, corporate teams, and visitors to experience the future of immersive entertainment together.”
Sandbox VR operates both corporate-owned locations and a robust franchise program, and recently hit $300M in lifetime sales while scaling to more than 90 global locations across five continents and 12 countries since launching in 2016. The company is redefining group entertainment with immersive experiences that transform any outing into lasting memories. Built by a team of veteran developers from EA, Sony, and Ubisoft, Sandbox VR delivers full-body immersion through exclusive content and original experiences, including the recently launched Stranger Things: Catalyst, in collaboration with Netflix, and the new Age of Dinosaurs experience in partnership with the Natural History Museum of London and leading dinosaur experts.
Sandbox VR provides an unparalleled entertainment experience with over 200,000 five-star reviews from guests worldwide. With 5 million lifetime tickets sold across five continents, the company has established itself as the global leader in location-based virtual reality. Sandbox VR is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Gobi Partners, Craft, and Stanford University, along with individuals such as Kevin Durant, Justin Timberlake, and Katy Perry.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on September 16, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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