Asheville is a premiere sports event destination known for its unique combination of stunning natural beauty, vibrant arts and music, and award-winning restaurants and breweries—all set against the backdrop of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.

• Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville is a 7,500-seat multipurpose venue
• Bob Lewis Ballpark has seven fields for baseball and softball
• John B. Lewis Soccer Complex includes four artificial turf fields
• Kimmel Arena is a 3,200-seat multipurpose venue
• Home of the Asheville Tourists, the High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, HomeTrust Park is a 4,000-seat minor league ballpark
• Buncombe County Sports Park includes eight multipurpose grass fields
• Aston Park Tennis Complex includes 12 lighted clay courts

Explore Asheville, exploreasheville.com.

Burlington is situated in Alamance County in central North Carolina, making traveling convenient for teams around the state. The city is also within 30 to 45 minutes from major airports.

• City Park has five athletic fields, 12 lighted tennis courts, and a year-round aquatics facility
• Burlington Pickleball Complex houses 17 professional-grade courts, including one championship court
• The 78-acre Springwood Park features fields for baseball, softball, and soccer, as well as an 18-hole championship-level disc golf course
• Mebane Soccer Complex consists of two full-size 11v11 soccer fields and two smaller fields
• Mebane Baseball/Softball Complex includes four baseball/softball fields and one football field
• Cedarock Park offers three disc golf courses

Alamance County Visitors Bureau, VisitAlamance.com.

Situated centrally in central North Carolina along Interstate 85, Cabarrus County is just 20 minutes northeast of Charlotte providing easy access to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, as well as Interstate 77 and 40.

• Jay M. Robinson MONDO Track & Field Facility features a MONDO Super X 720 Track and Field surface
• Kemba Walker Sports Academy is a 47,000-square-foot multisport facility with four full-size basketball courts
• Atrium Health Ballpark is a 5,000-seat minor league ballpark
• The 150,000-square-foot Cabarrus Arena & Events Center has 2,300 fixed seats and can seat up to 5000, with additional seating added
• The 238-acre Frank Liske Park has an 18-hole disc golf course, a nine-acre lake, four lighted softball fields, an 11-field soccer complex, and six lighted tennis courts

Concord Convention Center at Embassy Suites by Hilton offers 42,000 square feet of space and 308 guest rooms.

Explore Cabarrus County, ExploreCabarrus.com.

Known as the Queen City, Charlotte is the 14th largest city in the country and one of the fastest growing. The city is a magnet for major sporting events such as ACC Championships, NCAA basketball tournaments, college football bowl games, and PGA Championships.

• Spectrum Arena is a 19,077-seat multipurpose venue
• Matthews Sportsplex has nine synthetic turf fields, two grass fields, and a 5,000-seat grass stadium
• Mecklenburg Aquatic Center houses a 50-meter competition pool
• Bojangles Entertainment Complex offers an 8,600-seat coliseum
• Bank of America Stadium is a 75,037-seat football and soccer stadium

The Charlotte Convention Center features plenty of space for sports like fencing, boxing, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, cheer and dance, and esports.

Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, crva.com.

The Crystal Coast boasts more than 85 miles of scenic shoreline along the Southern Outer Banks, with a collection of beaches and towns. The area is home to an abundance of outdoor space and water access, providing a unique setting for a wide variety of outdoor sporting events.

• Fort Benjamin Recreation Center has six tennis courts, two baseball fields, ball fields, six multipurpose fields, and a nine-hole disc golf course
• Western Park houses five tennis courts
• Swinson Park has five ball fields, one multipurpose field, and two tennis courts
• Crystal Coast Gymnastics Center offers 10,000 square feet of space
• Home of the Morehead City Marling, Big Rock Stadium is an 1,800-seat ballpark

The Crystal Coast Civic Center sits on the banks of the Intra-Coastal Waterway and includes 12,000 square feet of flexible space.

Crystal Coast Tourism Authority, www.crystalcoastnc.org.

Dunn is located in the heart of North Carolina, halfway between New York and Florida on I-95.

• Clarence Lee Tart Memorial Park has four softball fields, three multipurpose fields for football and soccer, an outdoor volleyball court, and a nine-hole disc golf course
• Tyler Park features three baseball fields, a Miracle Field, and tennis courts

Dunn Tourism, dunntourism.org.

Durham sits in a prime location just 10 miles from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Half of the U.S. population lives within a day’s drive or an hour’s flight from the city.

• Durham County Memorial Stadium is an 8,500-seat multipurpose stadium for soccer, football, and lacrosse, and also has an eight-lane track and javelin lane
• Cameron Indoor Stadium is a 9,000-seat arena for basketball, volleyball, fencing, and wrestling
• Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium is a 40,000-seat football stadium
• McDougald-McLendon Arena is a 3,500-seat multipurpose arena
• Durham Bulls Athletic Park is a 10,000-seat ballpark

The 35,000-square-foot Durham Convention Center offers flexible space for a variety of uses, and the Sheraton Imperial Convention Center offers 31,000 square feet.

Discover Durham, discoverdurham.com.

Fayetteville offers excellent, professional sports facilities capable of hosting a wide range of athletic activities. The city is also conveniently located right off Highway 95.

• Jordan Soccer Complex is an eight-field complex
• Freedom Courts Sportsplex is a 42,000-square-foot climate-controlled multisport facility
• Fort Liberty offers a variety of sports facilities, including athletic fields and the Cleland Ice & Inline Skating Rinks, the only ice rink within a 60-mile radius that provides year-round skating

Crown Complex comprises four buildings, including the 11,000-seat Crown Coliseum, a 60,000-square-foot Expo Center, an 11,000-square-foot Arena, and a 2,400-seat theater.

Distinctly Fayetteville, distinctlyfayettevillenc.com.

Gaston County is about 15 miles west of Charlotte, North Carolina, and just a short drive from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. It offers a unique outdoor experience, with the beautiful scenery of Crowders Mountain to the west and the Catawba River to the east.

• Caromont Health Park is a multipurpose artificial turf stadium that can accommodate baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, and more
• Poston Park has four baseball/softball fields and four soccer fields
• Dallas Park includes three baseball/softball fields, and six tennis courts, two of which are painted for pickleball

Gaston County Tourism Development, GoGastonNC.org.

Nestled in the heart of eastern North Carolina between Raleigh and the coast, Goldsboro is a destination with a rich culture and heritage, which has deep military and agricultural roots.

• Bryan Multi-Sports Complex houses a combo of eight natural and artificial fields over 63 acres

The Maxwell Convention Center is a 26,000-square-foot indoor space for gymnastics, dance, cheer, esports, volleyball, and more.

Goldsboro Travel & Tourism, greatergoldsboro.com.

Greensboro is home to state-of-the-art facilities for various sports, including basketball, pickleball, swimming and diving, soccer, track and field, martial arts, tennis, golf, and more.

• Greensboro Complex includes the 22,000-seat First Horizon Coliseum, 120,000-square-foot Special Events Center, 2,300-seat Novant Health Fieldhouse, and the Greensboro Aquatic Center
• Bryan Park Truist Soccer Complex boasts 21 fields
• Marcus T. Johnson Track at Truist Stadium is a premier track and field facility
• Greensboro Sportsplex features eight basketball and volleyball courts, four indoor soccer fields, and an in-line roller hockey rink
• J. Spencer Love Tennis Center boasts 18 courts

Visit Greensboro, visitgreensboronc.com.

Greenville is mainly accessible from the east and west via I-587. About an hour and a half west of downtown Greenville is Raleigh-Durham International Airport, which offers countless domestic and international flights.

• East Carolina University offers multiple venues to accommodate baseball, cross country, disc golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, and more
• Stallings Stadium hosts baseball and softball
• H. Boyd Lee Park features three lighted softball fields and four beach volleyball courts

Greenville Convention Center features more than 91,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including a 57,000-square-foot convention center with 28-foot-high ceilings. The venue has hosted sports such as martial arts, gymnastics, dance, cheer, and cornhole.

Visit Greenville, visitgreenvillenc.com.

Haywood County is known for 46 miles of scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway and its hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains.

• Waynesville Recreation Center is a 64,000-square-foot facility with two basketball courts as well as disc golf course, tennis courts, and softball fields
• Maggie Valley Club & Resort features an 18-hole, 6500-yard, par 72 course

Visit NC Smokies, visitncsmokies.com.

Henderson and Henderson County are great sports destinations thanks to their access to mountains, road biking trails, kayaking opportunities, golf courses, and more.

• Edneyville Community Park offers two tennis courts and a basketball court
• Etowah Park has tennis courts, four lighted ball fields, a basketball court, and a soccer field
• Jackson Park features eight lighted tennis courts, nine lighted baseball/softball fields, two soccer fields, and two lighted basketball courts

Henderson County Tourism Development, visithendersonvillenc.org.

Hickory boasts a growing sports venue scene with the addition of new turf fields and a new 35,000-square-foot indoor facility.

• Henry Fork River Park offers nine fields, with two additional fields under construction

The Hickory Metro Convention Center is currently under construction. When completed this year, it will offer approximately 136,000 square feet of space on one level.

Hickory Metro CVB, visithickorymetro.com.

Thanks to its central location in the state, High Point is easily accessible. The city boasts top-notch facilities and typically hosts a variety of sports, including baseball, softball, and soccer.

• Truist Point Stadium is a 4,024-seat stadium that accommodates baseball, soccer, football, lacrosse, and more
• High Point Athletic Complex features eight multipurpose fields, one football stadium, one baseball field, and one track with field areas
• Johnson Street Sports Complex includes two T-ball fields, one baseball field, and three softball fields
• Deep River Recreation Center includes multiple baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, gym, and basketball courts
• Allen Jay Recreation Center houses three baseball fields, two softball fields, two basketball courts, and two lighted pickleball courts

Visit High Point, visithighpoint.com.

Jacksonville is located in Onslow County. The city offers convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and even the beach.

• Jacksonville Commons has two youth ballfields, two adult ballfields, tennis courts, and soccer fields
• Kerr Street Park has one baseball/softball field, and basketball and tennis courts
• Woodlands Park features six rectangular fields
• NEC has two adult ballfields

Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission, playjosc.com.

Johnston County, N.C., offers a unique and appealing destination for sporting events. It combines excellent facilities with convenient accessibility. Strategically located at the intersection of I-95 and I-40, the county provides easy access for participants and spectators traveling from various regions.

• Smithfield Recreation and Aquatics Center has two gyms and a 50-meter pool
• Smithfield Community Park has four baseball fields, four tennis courts, two basketball courts, two soccer fields, one football field, and a nine-hole disc golf course
• Clayton Community Park includes two baseball fields, one youth baseball field, two sand volleyball courts, and six tennis courts
• East Clayton Community Park has one baseball field, four multipurpose fields, one soccer field, and an 18-hole disc golf course
• Benson Lee Street Complex consists of one multipurpose field, two baseball fields, one outdoor basketball court, and one gym

Johnston County Visitors Bureau, johnstoncountync.org.

Lake Norman is home to many quality and versatile venues, including Lake Norman, the largest manmade lake in the Carolinas with 520 miles of shoreline.

• Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics has a 50-meter pool and a 10-meter dive tower
• Davidson College’s Baker Sports Complex has a 4,300-seat arena
• Richard Barry Park includes six soccer/multiuse fields
• Spartan Park has a synthetic turf field
• Bradford Park consists of five baseball/softball fields and three soccer/lacrosse fields
• Huntersville Athletic Park has four synthetic turf baseball fields

Visit Lake Norman, visitlakenorman.org.

Mooresville is located on Lake Norman, an outdoor playground for paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, water skiing, and boat and jet-ski rentals. It’s also home to the GoPro Motorplex, a karting racetrack modeled after a famous karting track in Italy where karts reach speeds of more than 55 mph, and many NASCAR teams.

• Mazeppa Park offers one baseball field, three softball fields, two turf soccer fields, and four grass soccer fields
• Cornelius Road Park has four youth baseball fields, three multipurpose fields, six tennis courts, and an 18-hole disc golf course
• Lake Norman Tennis Center features five indoor heated Plexi-cushion hard courts, six outdoor clay courts, three outdoor hard courts, and two pickleball courts
• Morth Main Park consists of three youth softball fields
• Talert Recreation Center includes two basketball courts, two volleyball courts, and space for gymnastics and wrestling

Mooresville CVB, visitmooresville.com.

Mount Airy is in the northwest part of North Carolina. The city is appealing as a tournament host because of its close proximity to facilities. Mount Airy has eight gyms within a two-mile radius and three more within five miles.

• Graham Field is a lighted baseball facility
• Riverside Park has a lighted soccer field and a skate park
• Westwood Park includes two lighted baseball/softball fields, a nine-hole disc golf course, and mountain bike trails

Mount Airy Visitors Center, visitmayberry.com.

Nash County and Rocky Mount sit at the intersection of I-95 and U.S. 64, two of the East Coast’s most-traveled corridors, placing us within a two-hour drive of Raleigh, the Research Triangle, and the Virginia border. Rocky Mount is the second-largest hotel exit off I-95 in North Carolina, meaning traveling teams and families arrive to a full range of lodging, dining, shopping, and entertainment options just minutes from their venue.

• The Rocky Mount Sports Complex is a 143-acre complex that boasts six youth playing fields, four softball/multipurpose fields, one championship baseball field, eight soccer fields, and a disc
  golf course
• Rocky Mount Event Center is a 165,000-square-foot multipurpose venue with 16 full-size volleyball courts
• Miracle Park at Coopers has two baseball fields, two softball fields, outdoor basketball courts, and soccer fields
• Glover Park includes four baseball/softball fields, two basketball courts, a football field, and a multiuse field

Nash County Travel and Tourism, rockymounttravel.com.

The Outer Banks is a 200-mile stretch of barrier islands just off the coast of North Carolina. From iconic lighthouses to three national parks, wild horse safaris, group-friendly festivals, and miles of rolling sand dunes, there is plenty to do and see.

• The area offers 10 soccer/lacrosse fields and six high school or middle school gyms

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, outerbanks.org.

The Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area is a globally recognized golf destination. Centrally located in the middle of the state, the destination is easily accessible from cities like Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and other locations within a four- to five-hour radius.

• The Pickle Place has four indoor pickleball courts
• Morganton Road Sports Complex contains the Armory softball/baseball field, the Optimist baseball field, and four soccer fields
• The Moore County Sports Complex has four multipurpose sports fields, a gym, two high school basketball courts, four volleyball courts, and four pickleball courts
• National Athletic Village in Southern Pines offers 80 acres with grass fields, an indoor multisport court, a 3D archery range, an airsoft field, a performance gym, and a Spartan-like obstacle course

Pinehurst-Southern Pines-Aberdeen Area CVB, homeofgolf.com.

Raleigh is solidifying its status as a premier sports destination by continuously offering a unique mix of world-class venues, a passionate sports community, and a strong history of hosting elite sporting events.

• Lenovo Center is a multipurpose indoor venue housing 700,000 square feet of space
• Cary Tennis Park boasts 32 tennis courts, including one stadium court, and four pickleball courts
• Reynolds Coliseum is a 5,500-seat multipurpose venue
• Triangle Aquatic Center, in Cary, houses a 50-meter, eight-lane competition pool
• USA Baseball National Training Complex includes four baseball fields
• WakeMed Soccer Park is a 150-acre park with a 10,000-seat stadium and seven additional soccer fields

With 500,000 square feet of functional space, Raleigh Convention Center can host a variety of sports, including indoor volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, wrestling, martial arts, gymnastics, esports tournaments, and more.

Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, visitraleigh.com/sports-event-planners.

Roanoke Rapids is located adjacent to I-95 and offers great fields for baseball, softball, and soccer.

• Ledgerwood Athletic Complex offers four lighted youth fields
• Chockoyotte Park Complex includes two lighted multipurpose soccer fields and a full-size regulation soccer field

Halifax County CVB, visithalifax.com.

The Triangle Region is comprised of Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties. Thanks in part to its 10 colleges and universities, the Triangle features one of the finest collections of sports venues per capita in the world.

• Kenan Stadium, Carter-Finley Stadium, Wallace Wade Stadium, and O’Kelly Riddick Stadium all host football
• Dean Smith Center, Lenovo Center, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Carmichael Arena, Dorton Arena, Reynolds Coliseum, and McLendon McDougald Gymnasium are all arenas
• Leroy T. Walker Complex, NetSports, and Triangle Sportsplex are multipurpose venues
• Koury Natatorium, Taishoff Aquatics Pavilion, Walker Complex Aquatics Center, and Pullen Aquatic Center host aquatics

Triangle Sports Commission, trianglesportscommission.com.

Wilkesboro, located in Wilkes County, is establishing itself as a premier, multi-faceted sporting event destination, blending its deep-rooted NASCAR heritage with a growing reputation for outdoor adventure sports. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area offers a mix of high-adrenaline racing, technical trail riding, and premier shooting sports.

• North Wilkesboro Speedway has a capacity 30,000
• The 203-acre Cub Creek Park. includes six baseball fields, three basketball courts, two tennis courts, and eight pickleball courts, and four mountain biking trails
• Lowe’s Park at Rivers Edge includes three full-size soccer fields, five youth-sized soccer fields, five softball fields, and two baseball fields
• The 1,475-acre W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir is great for fishing, watersports, and mountain biking
• Hidden Brook Sporting Club is 285-acre facility offering 14-station sporting clays, skeet, trap, 3D archery, and mountain biking trails
• Yadkin Valley Event Center has 5,000 square feet
  of space

Wilkesboro TDA, wilkesboronc.org.

Nestled along the Cape Fear River, Wilmington, and its island beaches have hosted many diverse events filled with good times and record-breaking participation. Its welcoming year-round weather, breathtaking beaches, and bustling riverfront are fan favorites.

• Althea Gibson Tennis Complex features 24 lighted tennis courts
• nCino Sports Park has 11 full-size soccer fields
• Legion Sports Complex includes Jurgenson-Gabriel Field, Legion Back Field, Buck Hardee (Baseball) Field, Robert Shipp Pool, and four lighted tennis courts
• Olsen Park features five lighted baseball/softball fields, a volleyball court, and Miracle Field

The Wilmington Convention Center has a 30,000-square-foot exhibit hall, a 12,000-square-foot ballroom, and more. The venue hosts sports such as cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, and weightlifting.

Wilmington and Beaches CVB, wilmingtonandbeaches.com.

Winston-Salem delivers the rare combination of big-city amenities and boutique-scale charm, making it a place that feels dynamic, intimate, and uncomplicated.

• Ivey M. Redmond Sports Complex is a 189-acre complex with five soccer fields, three lighted baseball/softball fields, two multipurpose fields, and a multi-distant cross-country course
• RISE Indoor Sports Complex features eight high-school regulation basketball courts, 12 regulation volleyball courts, and pickleball courts
• Truist Sports Park boasts 15 full-sized fields, including a 1,400-seat stadium field and four artificial turf fields
• JDL Fast Track is a 105,000-square-foot facility with a 200-meter oval track made of Mondotrack FTX surfaces
• Joe White Tennis Center features 20 lighted courts

The Benton Convention Center offers 150,000 square feet of flexible space and hosts sports such as martial arts, fencing, cheer, and dance. The facility is conveniently adjacent to the Marriott Hotel Winston-Salem and Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem.

Visit Winston-Salem, visitwinstonsalem.com.