2016 Sports Calendar

This calendar features selected major sporting events scheduled for Greater Raleigh. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all sporting events in the area. In addition, this calendar does not include regular season games hosted by local sports teams, such as the Carolina Hurricanes, N.C. State University, North Carolina FC or the Carolina Mudcats. Please visit those respective websites for complete home schedules.

2016

January 16-18, 2016
City of Oaks Challenge
Raleigh Convention Center
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January 30-31, 2016
All-Star Cheer and Dance Challenge
Raleigh Convention Center
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January 30-31, 2016
NCYSA Soccer Symposium
Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown
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February 6, 2016
Krispy Kreme Challenge
Start/Finish: NC State Belltower
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February 10-13, 2016
NCHSAA Swimming State Championships
Triangle Aquatic Center
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February 10-13, 2016
NCHSAA Diving State Championships
Pullen Aquatic Center
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February 27-28, 2016
Grand Slam Triangle Softball Classic
Thomas Brooks Park
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March 4-6, 2016
USA Baseball-Irish Classic, presented by GRSA
USA Baseball National Training Copmlex
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March 4-6, 2016
Shaw Softball Challenge
Walnut Creek Softball Complex
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March 12-13, 2016
MAPL Volleyball
Raleigh Convention Center
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March 13, 2016
Tobacco Road Marathon and Half Marathon
Start/Finish: USA Baseball NTC
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March 17 & 19, 2016
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament 1st/2nd Rounds
PNC Arena, Raleigh
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March 17-22, 2016
NCAA DII Baseball Preseason Invite
USA Baseball NTC

March 18-20, 2016
CIAA Women's Softball Round-up
Walnut Creek Softball Complex
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March 23-26, 2016
USA Baseball National High School Invitational
USA Baseball NTC
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March 25-28, 2016
USTA Southern Level 1A Tennis Tournament
Cary Tennis Park and Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
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March 31-April 3, 2016
Butterfly Cary Cup Championship
Triangle Table Tennis Center
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April 9-10, 2016
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh
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April 9-10, 2016
NARCh Regional (North American Roller Hockey Championships)
Dream Sports Center
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April 14-16, 2016
USTA Tennis on Campus National Championship
Cary Tennis Park
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April 20-24, 2016
ACC Men's and Women's Tennis Championships
Cary Tennis Park
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April 22-24, 2016
Deep South Classic
Raleigh Convention Center
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April 28-30, 2016
CIAA Baseball Championship
USA Baseball National Training Complex
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April 28-30, 2016
CIAA Softball Championship
Walnut Creek Softball Complex
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April 29-May 1, 2016
United States Basketball Association N.C. State Tournament 7th/9th Grades
Various gyms across Raleigh
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April 30-May 1, 2016
Top Gun Baseball Spring World Series
Various fields across Wake County
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May 12-14, 2016
ACC Softball Championship
Dail Softball Stadium at NC State
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May 13-14, 2016
NCHSAA Men's Individual Tennis Championships
Cary Tennis Park, Millbrook Exchange Park
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May 13-15, 2016
Rex Hospital Open (PGA web.com Tour)
TPC Wakefield Plantation
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May 13-15, 2016
United States Basketball Association N.C. State Tournament 2nd-6th Grades
Various gyms across Raleigh
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May 14, 2016
USA Triathlon Long Course Duathlon National Championship
Cary, NC
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May 14-15, 2016
Carolina Grand Slam USA Beach Volleyball National Junior Tour Event
Southern Sand Volleyball Complex
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May 20-21, 2016
NCHSAA Men's and Women's Lacrosse Championships
WakeMed Soccer Park
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May 20-22, 2016
United States Basketball Association N.C. State Tournament 8th, 10th-12th Grades
Various gyms across Raleigh
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May 27-30, 2016
USA Ultimate Division I College Championships
WRAL Soccer Center
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May 28, 2016
NCHSAA Women's Soccer Championships
Dail Soccer Stadium at NCSU
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May 28-29, 2016
National Black Heritage Swim Championship
Triangle Aquatic Center
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May 28-June 4, 2016
NCAA Baseball Division II World Series
USA Baseball National Training Complex
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June 2016
Powerade State Games of North Carolina
Multiple Venues (Raleigh, Cary, Durham)
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June 3-4, 2016
NCHSAA Baseball State Championships
Five County Stadium
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June 3-4, 2016
NCHSAA Softball State Championships
Dail Softball Stadium at NCSU
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June 4-5, 2016
Top Gun Baseball Summer World Series Zone Qualifier
Various fields across Wake County
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June 4-5, 2016
Big Shots Raleigh June Classic
J.D. Lewis Multi-Purpose Center
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June 5, 2016
IRONMAN 70.3 Raleigh
Jordan Lake, Wake County, Raleigh
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June 4-5, 2016
Top Gun Baseball Super Regional
Various fields across Wake County
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June 18, 2016
Thomas Burke Cup-Gaelic Sport of Hurling Raleigh Rugby Club Grounds
Raleigh Rugby Club
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June 21-26, 2016
USA Baseball Tournament of Stars
USA Baseball NTC
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June 23-26, 2016
USA Baseball 12U Future Invitational
USA Baseball NTC
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June 27-July 1, 2016
MLB & USA Baseball Breakthrough Series
USA Baseball NTC
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July 1-3, 2016
USA Baseball 16U Cup
USA Baseball NTC
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July 12, 2016
Carolina RailHawks vs West Ham United F.C.
WakeMed Soccer Park
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July 15-17, 2016
USA Baseball 14U Cup
USA Baseball NTC
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July 23-24, 2016
NC USSSA Girls Fastpitch Eastern Nationals
Thomas Brooks Park and Middle Creek Park
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July 29-31, 2016
USA Baseball 18U Cup
USA Baseball NTC
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August 2-6, 2016
USA Swimming Southern Zone Age Group Championship
Triangle Aquatic Center
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August 2-7, 2016
Senior Softball-USA Eastern Nationals
Walnut Creek Softball Complex
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August 10-14, 2016
USA Baseball National Team Identification Series 13U
USA Baseball National Training Complex
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August 18-21, 2016
USA Baseball National Team Identification Series 11U/14U
USA Baseball National Training Complex and Thomas Brooks Park
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August 25-28, 2016
USA Baseball National Team Identification Series 16U/17U
USA Baseball National Training Complex
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August 26-27, 2016
North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association Kick Off Classic
WakeMed Soccer Park
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September 10-18, 2016
Atlantic Tire Championships
Cary Tennis Park
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September 16-17, 2016
adidas Cross Country Challenge
WakeMed Soccer Park Cross Country Course
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September 17-18, 2016
SAISA SailPack Women's Regatta
Lake Wheeler Park
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October 1, 2016
Great American Cross Country Festival
WakeMed Soccer Park Cross Country Course
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October 7-9, 2016
Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League (ACCHL) Stephen Russell Memorial Tournament
Raleigh IcePlex
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October 8-10, 2016
Crape Myrtle Tennis Classic
Raleigh Racquet Club & Millbrook Exchange Park
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October 10-16, 2016
SAS Championship
Prestonwood Country Club
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October 28, 2016
ACC Cross Country Championships
WakeMed Soccer Park Cross Country Course
10:03am Women's 6K Race
10:45am Men's 8K Race
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October 28-29, 2016
NCHSAA Women's Individual Tennis Championships (1A/2A, 4A)
Cary Tennis Park & Millbrook Exchange Park
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November 4 & 6, 2016
ACC Women's Soccer Championship
*Relocated to Alternate Site (Charleston, SC)

November 5, 2016
NCHSAA Volleyball State Championship
Reynolds Coliseum (NCSU)
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November 6, 2016
Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon & Rex Healthcare Half-Marathon
Start/Finish: NCSU Belltower on Hillsborough St.
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November 11-13, 2016
Marlins of Raleigh Atlantic Invite Swim Meet
Pullen Aquatic Center
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November 12-13, 2016
NC USSSA Girls Fastpitch Winter Nationals
Thomas Brooks Park & Middle Creek Park
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November 12-13, 2016
Raleigh LaxFest
North Main Athletic Complex & Womble Park
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November 19, 2016
NCHSAA Men's Soccer State Championships
Dail Soccer Field (NCSU)
11am: 1A
2pm: 3A
5pm: 2A
8pm: 4A
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November 19, 2016
NCHSAA Invitational Cheerleading Championships
Raleigh Convention Center
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November 26, 2016
Nike Cross Nationals Southeast Regional Championship
WakeMed Soccer Park Cross Country Course
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December 2 & 4, 2016
NCAA Women's College Cup
*Relocated to Alternate Site (San Jose, CA)

December 16-17, 2016
WRAL Invitational Wrestling Tournament
Athens Drive High School
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December 17, 2016
NCHSAA Football State Championships (2A, 4A, 4AA)
Carter-Finley Stadium (NCSU)
11:05am: 2AA
3:05pm: 4AA
7:05pm: 4A
*Please note date change 
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December 17, 2016
3rd Annual Suggly Sweater 5K
Sugg Farm Park
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December 27-30, 2016
John Wall Family Foundation Holiday Invitational
Broughton High School (boys) & Cary Academy (girls)
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