Category - Sports Releases
Raleigh Convention Center Drives Momentum as a Go-To Venue for Sporting Events
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (June 30, 2026) – The Raleigh Convention Center (RCC) continues to elevate its reputation as a premier venue for dynamic sporting events, showcasing the flexibility and scale that sets it apart as a world-class event venue. Looking ahead, this momentum is matched by significant...
2026 Stanley Cup Final Delivers $13.4 Million Economic Boost to Raleigh
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 7am
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final Generates $13.4 Million With Over 112,000 Attendees Raleigh, N.C. (June 24, 2026) – The Carolina Hurricanes, in conjunction with Visit Raleigh and the National Hockey League, today announced the economic impact statistics from the 2026 Stanley Cup Final...
Venue Spotlight: Cary Tennis Park
Friday, May 29, 2026, 10am
One of the largest public tennis facilities in the Southeast, Cary Tennis Park hosts a wide range of racquet sports, including tennis championships and pickleball tournaments such as the Carvana PPA Tour, plus year-round member programming. A big highlight ahead, the Veolia Pickleball National...
Sports Watch: Spring 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 2pm
Upcoming events in Greater Raleigh, N.C.: The Soccer Tournament, WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, May 27-June 1 NCHSAA Baseball State Championships, North Main Athletic Complex, Holly Springs, May 27-30 UNC Health Championship, Raleigh Country Club, May 28-31 Special Olympics N.C. Summer Games, Multiple...
A Global Game in a Southern City: International Soccer Finds a Home in Greater Raleigh
Monday, May 18, 2026, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (May 18, 2026) – International soccer is thriving at a moment when fans of the beautiful game are craving global competition beyond the World Cup cycle. This spring and summer, Raleigh and Cary will host a robust lineup of internationally influenced tournaments and festivals...
New Video Highlights Raleigh, N.C.'s Esports Scene
Wednesday, April 08, 2026, 9am
The Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance recently partnered with students from North Carolina State University’s (NCSU's) College of Design to produce a new video highlighting esports in Greater Raleigh. The video illustrates how Raleigh, N.C., is a premier destination for esports events and...
Veolia Pickleball National Championships Coming to Cary, North Carolina
Tuesday, April 07, 2026, 3pm
Raleigh, N.C. (April 7, 2026) – The Carvana PPA Tour is thrilled to announce that the Veolia Pickleball National Championships will come to the Tar Heel State later this summer to kick off the 2026-2027 season. The event, which will be held at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C., Aug. 31-Sept. 6,...
World Rugby Nations Cup Inaugural 2026 Tournament Coming to Cary, NC
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11am
Debut of new global tournament sees First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park host world-class international rugby action this summer Cary, N.C. (March 31, 2026) — World Rugby, USA Rugby and TEG Rugby Live announced today the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup is coming to Cary, North...
Emerging Sports Trends for 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026, 12pm
Sports in 2026 are evolving faster than ever, and Greater Raleigh is helping lead the way. From the momentum behind women’s athletics to the rise of adaptive and tech‑powered experiences, Raleigh, N.C., continues to innovate, invest and inspire. Here are four sports trends poised to...
Sports Watch: Winter 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026, 10am
#SPORTSWATCH Upcoming events in Greater Raleigh, N.C.: BODYARMOR State Games of North Carolina: Winter Games (esports), hosted by North Carolina Amateur Sports at IbashoCon, Hilton Raleigh North Hills • Feb. 20-22 Rumble in Raleigh Gymnastics Invite, Netsports (Morrisville) • Feb....