Sports Watch: Fall 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 1pm
#SPORTSWATCH Upcoming events in Greater Raleigh, N.C.: PDGA Tim Selinske US Masters Disc Golf Championships Presented by Innova, multiple area courses • Sept. 19-22, 2024 Tickets are on sale now for the prestigious PDGA Major, which features hundreds of pro and amateur disc golf players...
Venue Spotlight: WRAL Soccer Park
Thursday, August 29, 2024, 3pm
WRAL Soccer Park in Raleigh, N.C., is a premier venue for outdoor sports enthusiasts, spanning 122 acres and earning a stellar reputation both regionally and nationally. Serving as the home base for North Carolina FC Youth, this state-of-the-art facility serves as a hub for various sports, including...
2023 Wake County Visitation Figures Released
Thursday, August 22, 2024, 6am
Record High Tourism in Wake County With 18.5 Million Visitors and $3.2 Billion in Spending Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 22, 2024) – A report released today by the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) revealed that Wake County welcomed a record 18.5 million visitors in 2023, a...
From Cricket to Roundnet, Emerging Sports on the Rise in Raleigh
Thursday, August 15, 2024, 8am
Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Greater Raleigh stands out as one of the nation’s leading destinations for sporting championships and events, having successfully hosted major events like the 2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™, The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary...
Wake County 2024 Second Quarter Tourism Industry Report
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 8am
Raleigh, N.C. (Aug. 14, 2024) – Visit Raleigh released the Wake County Tourism Industry Report for the second quarter of 2024. Key performance indicators (KPIs), hospitality tax collections and prepared food and beverage tax collections continue to see increases over 2023 year-to-date (YTD)...
Laidback Luxury: Treat Yourself the Raleigh Way
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, 8am
Raleigh, N.C. (July 30, 2024) – Whether you think of Raleigh as a hidden gem, a second city or simply a U.S. state capital, you probably don't know much about the area's luxury offerings unless you've visited and experienced indulgence the way locals do. Raleigh residents work...
International Olympic Committee Unanimously Votes To Create the Olympic Esports Games
Monday, July 29, 2024, 8am
Visit Raleigh Reaffirms Its Commitment to Position Greater Raleigh as a Regional Partner Raleigh, N.C. (July 29, 2024) – History was made last Tuesday when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted unanimously to create the Olympic Esports Games during its 142 nd Session in Paris,...
Impressive Sporting Facilities Lead to Elite Competition in Greater Raleigh
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 8am
Raleigh, N.C. (June 26, 2024) – Greater Raleigh continues to emerge as a powerhouse for sports championships and events, boasting world-class venues that set the stage for athletic excellence and unforgettable moments. North Carolina’s capital city area is known to be passionate about...
Global Contenders Compete in Cary at The Soccer Tournament (TST)
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 10am
Expanding to 48 men’s teams and a new eight-team women’s tournament, each with $1 million winner-take-all prizes Raleigh, N.C. (May 29, 2024) – The Soccer Tournament (TST), the 7v7 event with a $1 million winner-take-all prize, will return to Cary’s WakeMed Soccer Park...
Greater Raleigh Scores Big with a Month Packed of Sporting Events
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (May 22, 2024) – Greater Raleigh is gearing up to host an impressive month of professional, college and amateur sports. In total, these upcoming events will draw an estimated 28,000 attendees and are expected to generate more than 30,000 hotel room nights for the area. The...