Category - Sports Releases
Wake Tech League of Legends Team Wins NJCAAE Premier Series Championship
Tuesday, December 05, 2023, 4pm
Raleigh, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2023) – Wake Tech's League of Legends team captured the National Junior College Athletic Association Premier Series Championship, the third national championship for the college's Esports program. The Eagles grinded out three wins over a 12-plus hour period in...
Sports Watch: Fall 2023
Tuesday, November 07, 2023, 12pm
Upcoming events, recent travel, and more news from the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance (GRSA)! #SPORTSWATCH Upcoming events in Greater Raleigh, N.C.: TITANS Big Southern Classic • Triangle Aquatic Center, Cary • Nov. 10-12 visitRaleigh.com Boys Junior Showcase • WRAL Soccer Park...
2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Seriesâ„¢ Honored as a 2023 Champion of Economic Impact
Thursday, November 02, 2023, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (Nov. 2, 2023) - Sports Destination Management , the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, has announced the 2023 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. This year’s winners are...
The Largest Annual Sporting Event in Wake County Kicks off in November
Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2023) – The visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series is the largest annual youth and amateur sporting event in Wake County. The event returns for kickoff November 4-December 3, 2023, with WRAL Soccer Park serving as the headquarter venue and utilizing multiple surrounding area...
Celebrating 25 Years of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance
Tuesday, October 03, 2023, 11am
Raleigh, N.C. (Oct. 3, 2023) – As the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance (GRSA) embarks on its 25th anniversary, it’s not just a milestone to commemorate but also a remarkable journey through a quarter-century of unforgettable sporting events, thanks to the efforts of many local partner...
Centennial Authority and Hurricanes Sign 20-Year Lease Extension
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 11am
PNC Arena to undergo major renovations and development by Canes PR @CanesPR / News Release RALEIGH, NC - The Centennial Authority, owners of PNC Arena, and Gale Force Sports and Entertainment, L.L.C. announced today the signing of a 20-year lease extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. The newly...
North Carolina FC to rejoin USL Championship in 2024
Monday, August 14, 2023, 3pm
CARY, N.C. (August 7, 2023) – The North Carolina Football Club today proudly announces that it has exercised its option to elevate its men’s professional soccer team, North Carolina FC, to the USL Championship, beginning in the 2024 season. USL Championship is the top level of the...
EsportsTravel Summit Announces Raleigh as Future Host
Monday, July 17, 2023, 8am
2024 EsportsTravel Summit Heads to Raleigh Raleigh, N.C. (July 17, 2023) – Northstar Meetings Group has announced Raleigh as the upcoming host for the 2024 EsportsTravel Summit— the only event of its kind for esports tournament and event organizers. Hosted by Visit Raleigh, the Greater...
Riot Games and Visit Raleigh Release Economic Impact for the 2023 LCS Spring Finals
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 3pm
Esports continues to deliver business and entertainment opportunities in Raleigh as weekend event generated over $2.7 million in direct economic impact for the city Raleigh, N.C. (June 27, 2023) – Riot Games, in partnership with Visit Raleigh, today announced the economic impact statistics...
Sports Watch: Summer 2023
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 3pm
Upcoming events, recent travel and more news from the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance (GRSA)! #SPORTSWATCH Upcoming events in Greater Raleigh, N.C.: USA Baseball National Team Championships North Carolina, USA Baseball National Training Complex, Cary • July 6-9, 2023 (14U), July 13-16, 2023...