Category - Sports Releases
Soccer Takes Center Stage in Greater Raleigh This Fall
Thursday, November 07, 2024, 9am
The region will host five major soccer events in November and December Raleigh, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2024) – Greater Raleigh will continue to solidify its standing as a leading destination for youth and collegiate soccer this fall by hosting several key soccer events including the visitRaleigh.com...
Raleigh, N.C. To Host the ePremier12 USA Finals and Opening Rounds
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 2pm
USA Baseball Brings Top Esports Players of WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS To Compete Raleigh, N.C. (Oct. 24, 2024) – Visit Raleigh, the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance (GRSA) and the Greater Raleigh Esports Local Organizing Committee (GRELOC) are proud to announce that USA Baseball is...
Greater Raleigh Awarded Eight Future NCAA Championship Events
Wednesday, October 02, 2024, 2pm
Raleigh to Host 2028 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional; Cary Awarded Six National Championships Raleigh, N.C. (Oct. 2, 2024) – Raleigh will host its first NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Regional in 2028, and the Town of Cary will host six more national championship events across...
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...
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...
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...