State Spotlight:
North Carolina

North Carolina stands out as a premier destination for hosting sports thanks to its passionate sports culture, state-of-the-art facilities, and unwavering commitment to enhancing the industry. With a strong infrastructure and a track record of successful events, the Tar Heel State provides an ideal setting for competitions of all sizes. “North Carolina’s appeal for hosting sports events starts with our favorable climate and geography—the inspiring natural settings on the mountains and coast plus our energetic cities and welcoming towns,” shares Wit Tuttell, executive director of Visit North Carolina. “Beyond that comes cultivating accessible venues, a passionate culture, and strong community support. Outside of the sports events, visitors can engage with music, art, and outdoor recreation. They can also soak up inspiring histories from the sports world, which add significance to the events and serve to attract participants and spectators. On all fronts, North Carolina is a prime location for hosting sports events.”

State Spotlight:
North Carolina

North Carolina stands out as a premier destination for hosting sports thanks to its passionate sports culture, state-of-the-art facilities, and unwavering commitment to enhancing the industry. With a strong infrastructure and a track record of successful events, the Tar Heel State provides an ideal setting for competitions of all sizes. “North Carolina’s appeal for hosting sports events starts with our favorable climate and geography—the inspiring natural settings on the mountains and coast plus our energetic cities and welcoming towns,” shares Wit Tuttell, executive director of Visit North Carolina. “Beyond that comes cultivating accessible venues, a passionate culture, and strong community support. Outside of the sports events, visitors can engage with music, art, and outdoor recreation. They can also soak up inspiring histories from the sports world, which add significance to the events and serve to attract participants and spectators. On all fronts, North Carolina is a prime location for hosting sports events.”

Ready for thrilling competition and unforgettable moments? Greater Fayetteville, NC, offers top-tier tournaments for athletes of all levels. Located halfway between New York and Florida, the community blends the excitement of sports with history, indoor and outdoor recreation, tasty easts, and Southern charm.  Watch AAU-level basketball at Freedom Christian Academy’s Freedom Courts or play on one of the eight lush Bermuda grass fields at Jordan Soccer Complex near Methodist University. The four-building Crown Complex can handle everything from wrestling, indoor soccer, hockey, football to basketball, rodeos and more.  Let’s bring on the competition – Game on!

The Cone Health ZooCity Sportsplex is a fantastic place for everyone, set across 80 gorgeous acres only three miles from the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro! This vibrant multi-purpose sports park offers eight amazing playing fields that are perfect for soccer, football, and lacrosse, making it a great spot for teams to practice or compete in fun tournaments. Find dedicated courts for beach volleyball and pickleball. Stay active on the walking paths surrounded by nature. With so many outdoor activities to enjoy, it is a welcoming community hub where families can come together to stay active and make memories!

Legends are made in Tournament Town, Greensboro, NC. From the pool to the pitch to the court, your next event will be a slam dunk.

Be part of the action at the iconic First Horizon Coliseum. Make a splash in the Greensboro Aquatic Center. Feel the adrenaline on our track, soccer fields, pickleball courts, tennis courts, and mats.
Relax in our hotels. Dine at one of our 500+ restaurants. Experience arts and culture, explore historical sites, or enjoy family fun at museums, parks, and more.
Be a champion in the town built to host your next sporting event. You’re Welcome.

From baseball, soccer and even rugby at Truist Point Stadium, to rowing regattas at beautiful Oak Hollow Lake, our city is ready to welcome you to High Point, NC! Our team is an extension to yours!  And while you’re here, enjoy our vibrant downtown atmosphere, breweries, and restaurants, including a food hall adjacent to the stadium. If you’re traveling with children, you don’t want to miss the Qubein Children’s Museum – NC’s 2022 Attraction of the Year. Maybe you’ll even get a few moments for furniture shopping in the Home Furnishings Capital of the World!™. We invite you to make yourself at home.

Asheville

Asheville provides a wide range of opportunities for athletes and sports enthusiasts. The surrounding mountains offer a scenic backdrop to sporting events and opportunities for attendees to explore the area’s natural beauty.

Hotel Rooms: 9,200
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville is a 7500-seat multipurpose venue
  • Bob Lewis Ball Park houses seven baseball/softball fields
  • John B. Lewis Soccer Complex includes four artificial turf fields
  • Kimmel Arena is a 3200-seat basketball arena
  • McCormick Field is a 4000-seat ballpark
  • Buncome County Sports Park has eight multipurpose fields for soccer and lacrosse
  • Ashton Park Tennis Complex features 12 lighted clay courts
Contact:

Explore Asheville, exploreasheville.com.

Burlington

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

Hotel Rooms: 1900
Hotel tax rate: 9.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • City Park has five athletic fields, 12 lighted tennis courts, and a year-round aquatics facility
  • The 78-acre Springwood Park features regulation 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 11 v 11 soccer fields and two smaller fields
  • Mebane Baseball Complex includes four baseball/softball fields and one football field
Contact:

Alamance County Visitors Bureau, VisitAlamance.com.

Cabarrus County

Situated in central North Carolina along I-85, Cabarrus County is just 30 minutes northeast of Charlotte. The county is home to several experienced sporting event hosts and venues for both traditional and non-traditional sporting events.

Hotel Rooms: 3000
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Atrium Health Ballpark is a 5000-seat ballpark
  • Cabarrus Arena & Events Center offers 150,000 square feet of multipurpose space and seating for 2300
  • Carolina Courts includes 47,120 square feet of multiuse courts for sports like basketball, volleyball, wrestling, cheerleading, and gymnastics
  • Frank Liske Park has an 18-hole disc golf course, four lighted softball fields, an 11-field soccer complex, six lighted tennis courts, and a nine-acre lake
Contact:

Explore Cabarrus County, ExploreCabarrus.com.

Charlotte

Charlotte is the largest city in the state, situated right in southeast North Carolina. The city has much to offer, including great facilities, hotels, restaurants, and attractions.

Hotel Rooms: 6000 in uptown Charlotte; 30,900 countywide
Major Facilities:
  • Spectrum Arena is a 19,077-seat multipurpose venue
  • Matthews Sportsplex has nine synthetic turf fields two grass fields and a 5000-seat grass stadium
  • Mecklenburg Aquatic Center houses a 50-meter competition pool
  • Bojangles’ Entertainment Complex offers a 10,829-seat coliseum
  • BB&T Stadium is a 10,200-seat venue
  • Bank of America Stadium is a 75,523-seat football stadium that can also host soccer
Convention Center:

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

Contact:

Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, charlottesgotalot.com.

Crystal Coast

The Crystal Coast boasts more than 85 miles of scenic shoreline along the Southern Outer Banks, with a collection of beaches and towns offering a unique blend of history, family fun, water sports, natural areas, and a diverse variety of event spaces.

Hotel Rooms: 1700
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Fort Benjamin Recreation Center has six tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball field, softball field, basketball court, and nine-hole disc golf course
  • Western Park offers tennis
  • Morehead City Recreation Center has a gym and football/multipurpose field
  • Morehead City Sports Complex consists of three soccer fields, two basketball courts, and baseball field
Convention Center:

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

Contact:

Crystal Coast Tourism Authority, www.crystalcoastnc.org.

Dunn

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

Hotel Rooms: 587
Major Facilities:
  • Tart 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, Miracle field, and tennis courts
Contact:

Dunn Tourism, dunntourism.org.

Durham

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 hour’s flight from the city.

Hotel Rooms: 8000
Hotel tax rate: 13.5 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Durham County Memorial Stadium is an 8500-seat multipurpose stadium for soccer, football, and lacrosse and has an eight-lane track and javelin lane
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium is a 9000-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 3500-seat multipurpose arena
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park is a 10,000-seat ballpark
Convention Center:

The 35,000-square-foot Durham Convention Center offers flexible space for a variety of uses.

Contact:

Discover Durham, discoverdurham.com.

Fayetteville

Located midway between New York and Florida, Fayetteville is the state’s largest city located on I-95. The city is home to America’s largest military post, Fort Bragg.

Hotel Rooms: 6912
Major Facilities:
  • Jordan Soccer Complex is an eight-field complex
  • Freedom Courts Sportsplex is a 42,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility
  • Clay Target Center is an archery and clay shooting range
  • Robinson Courts is a new facility with five collegiate-size basketball courts
  • Tokay Athletic Complex has tennis courts, four football/soccer fields, a baseball field, and a track
Convention Center:

Crown Complex is a four-building complex that includes the 11,000-seat Crown Coliseum, 60,000-square-foot Expo Center, 11,000-square-foot Arena, and 2,400-seat theater.

Contact:

Fayetteville Area CVB, visitfayettevillenc.com.

Gaston County

Gaston County is situated approximately 15 miles west of Charlotte and just a short drive from the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. The county offers a unique outdoor experience with the beautiful scenery of Crowders Mountain to the west and the Catawba River to the east.

Hotel Rooms: 1881
Hotel tax rate: 12.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • CaroMont Health Park is a multipurpose stadium that can host baseball, soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, and more
  • Sims Legion Park is a 3000-seat ballpark
  • George Poston Park includes four baseball/softball fields, four linear fields, 10,000 square feet of Velosolutions pump track, seven miles of hiking trails, 10 miles of biking trails, and a sand volleyball court
Contact:

Gaston County Tourism Development, GoGastonNC.org.

Goldsboro

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

Hotel Rooms: 1274
Hotel tax rate: 12.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Bryan Multi-Sports Complex houses eight total fields over 63 acres
Convention Center:

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

Contact:

Goldsboro Travel & Tourism, greatergoldsboro.com.

Greensboro

Greensboro has a long history of hosting ACC and NCAA Championships in men’s and women’s basketball, golf, soccer, swimming/diving, and track and field. The sports-minded city is home to world-class facilities and supporting infrastructure.

Hotel Rooms: 10,532
Hotel tax rate: 12.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • The 106,000-square-foot Greensboro Sportsplex consists of eight basketball courts, 11 volleyball courts, four indoor soccer fields, and an indoor roller rink
  • Marcus T. Johnson Track is eight lanes and features a Mondo Super X Olympic-style surface
  • Greensboro Aquatic Center features a 50-meter stretch competition pool, one 25-yard by 17-foot diving vessel, and one 50-meter stretch practice pool
Convention Center:

Greensboro Coliseum Complex is comprised of four venues and possesses four NBA/NCAA regulation wood basketball courts and 13 wrestling mats, as well as flooring to accommodate eight basketball courts or 12 volleyball courts.

Contact:

Greensboro CVB, visitgreensboronc.com.

Greenville

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

Hotel Rooms: 2100
Major Facilities:
  • 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 six beach volleyball courts
Convention Center:

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.

Contact:

Visit Greenville, visitgreenvillenc.com.

Haywood County

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

Hotel Rooms: 1500
Major Facilities:
  • 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
Contact:

Visit NC Smokies, visitncsmokies.com.

Henderson County

Henderson County is a great destination for sporting events. Its rolling mountains provide an added challenge to the outdoor sports that are most popular here while also providing scenic beauty.

Hotel Rooms: 1825
Hotel tax rate: 11.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • 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
Contact:

Henderson County Tourism Development, visithendersonvillenc.org.

Hickory

Hickory is nestled in west-central North Carolina and boasts facilities like Henry Fork River Regional Park and Highland Recreation Center at Stanford Park, as well as more than 50 tennis courts.

Hotel Rooms: 2000
Major Facilities:
  • Henry Fork River Regional Park has seven soccer fields
  • Jaycee Park has an outdoor basketball court and lighted softball field
  • Glenn Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park offers an 18-hole disc golf course
  • Jacobs Fork Park has two softball fields
  • Kiwanis Park includes a tennis court, basketball court, and four lighted baseball fields
Convention Center:

Hickory Metro Convention Center offers 100,000 square feet of usable space. The facility has hosted sports such as gymnastics, cheer and dance, martial arts, wrestling, and weightlifting.

Contact:

Hickory Metro CVB, hickorymetro.com.

High Point

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

Hotel Rooms: 799
Hotel tax rate: 13.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Truist Point is a 4024-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 includes multiple baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, a gym, and basketball courts
  • Allen Jay Recreation Center houses three baseball fields, two softball fields, two basketball courts, and two tennis courts
Contact:

Visit High Point, visithighpoint.com.

Jacksonville

Jacksonville and Onslow County serve as home to over 55,000 marines, sailors, and their families. From the moment a guest enters, they receive a hero’s welcome with great hospitality, and they leave with a deeper sense of national pride.

Hotel Rooms: 3405
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center has two basketball courts
  • Jacksonville Commons Baseball/Softball Fields has four fields
  • OCSA Soccer Complex includes seven fields
  • SSA Soccer Complex features five fields
  • Jacksonville Landing houses three boat ramps
Contact:

Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission, playjosc.com.

Johnston County

Johnston County is conveniently located along I-95 and I-40 and is just a short drive east from Raleigh. Outdoor enthusiasts can spend time nearly all year round outdoors here, kayaking the Neuse River, biking one of its greenways, or exploring wooded trails while bird watching.

Hotel Rooms: 2358
Hotel tax rate: 11.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • 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
Contact:

Johnston County Visitors Bureau, johnstoncountync.org.

Lake Norman

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

Hotel Rooms: 1728
Hotel tax rate: 15.25 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics houses a 50-meter pool and 10-meter diving tower
  • Richard Barry Park has seven soccer/lacrosse fields
  • Spartan Park is a 1500-seat stadium with a synthetic turf field, along with an additional soccer/lacrosse synthetic turf field, eight-lane track, and eight tennis courts
  • Bradford Park has five baseball/softball fields and three soccer/lacrosse fields
  • Westmoreland Athletic Complex consists of four baseball/softball fields
  • Bailey Road Park has three soccer/lacrosse synthetic turf fields
Contact:

Visit Lake Norman, visitlakenorman.org.

Mooresville

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.

Hotel Rooms: 1500
Major Facilities:
  • 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
Contact:

Mooresville CVB, visitmooresville.com.

Mount Airy

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

Hotel Rooms: Approximately 13 properties
Major Facilities:
  • 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
Contact:

Mount Airy Visitors Center, visitmayberry.com.

Nash County

Nash County includes the city of Rocky Mount and boasts several top-quality sports venues, including six youth baseball fields, four interchangeable baseball/softball fields, one championship baseball field, eight soccer/football fields, one disc golf course, two outdoor basketball courts, and an outdoor volleyball court.

Hotel Rooms: 2500
Major Facilities:
  • The Rocky Mount Sports Complex 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
Contact:

Nash County Travel and Tourism, rockymounttravel.com.

Outer Banks

The Outer Banks is a 200-mile stretch of barrier islands just off the coast of North Carolina. Beautifully natural, it provides a great backdrop for any type of sport.

Hotel Rooms: 2900
Hotel tax rate: 12.75 percent
Major Facilities:
  • The area offers 10 soccer/lacrosse fields and six high school and middle school gyms for basketball and wrestling
Contact:

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, outerbanks.org.

Pinehurst

Moore County is home to Pinehurst Resort, one of the most iconic golf destinations in the world. While there are nearly 40 golf courses to enjoy within a 15-mile radius, the area also boasts an abundance of history dating back more than 125 years, a small-town charm with quaint downtowns offering outstanding shopping and dining options, and a wide variety of outdoor recreation options.

Hotel Rooms: 3000
Hotel tax rate: 10 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Moore County Sports Complex includes five baseball/softball fields and two gyms
  • Aberdeen Soccer Complex boasts six soccer/lacrosse fields
  • Southern Pines-Morganton Road Sports Complex houses two baseball/softball fields and four soccer fields
  • National Athletic Village boasts three soccer fields, two rugby fields, two lacrosse fields, and two football fields
Contact:

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

Raleigh

Raleigh has served as a sought-after sports destination for years, frequently hosting a wide range of events.

Hotel Rooms: 17,000 countywide
Hotel tax rate: 13.25 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Cary Tennis Park features 32 championship courts
  • PNC Arena is a 19,700-seat, 700,000-square-foot multipurpose venue
  • Sk8-Cary is an action sports venue
  • Ting Park is an 1800-seat multisport stadium that can be used for soccer, tennis, and other sports
  • Triangle Aquatics Center houses a 50-meter competition pool
  • USA Baseball National Training Complex offers four MLB-standard fields
  • WakeMed Soccer Park is a 10,000-seat stadium with seven additional soccer fields and cross-country courses
  • Wake Competition Center is a multisport facility that accommodates volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, and more
  • Walnut Creek Athletic Complex has nine ball diamonds
  • WRAL Soccer Park boasts 22 fields
Convention Center:

Raleigh Convention Center offers a 150,000-square-foot exhibit hall able to host a variety of indoor sports.

Contact:

Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, raleighsports.org.

Roanoke Rapids

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

Hotel Rooms: 974
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Ledgerwood Athletic Complex offers four lighted youth fields
  • Chockoyotte Park Complex includes two lighted multipurpose soccer fields and a full-size regulation soccer field
Contact:

Halifax County CVB, visithalifax.com.

Triangle Region

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

Hotel Rooms: 26,500
Hotel tax rate: ranges depending on the county
Major Facilities:
  • Kenan Stadium, Carter-Finley Stadium, Wallace Wade Stadium, and O’Kelly Riddick Stadium all host football
  • Dean Smith Center, PNC Arena, 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
Contact:

Triangle Sports Commission, trianglesportscommission.com.

Wilkesboro

Wilkesboro is a charming mountain destination with ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors while offering unique recreational and entertainment experiences that will provide a well-rounded atmosphere for tournament players and spectators.

Hotel Rooms: 385
Hotel tax rate: 10 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Cub Creek Park includes six baseball fields, three basketball courts, two tennis courts, and two pickleball courts
  • W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir is great for fishing and water sports
  • Lowe’s Park at Rivers Edge includes four softball fields, two baseball fields, six soccer fields, and a BMX track
  • Rolling Pines Disc Golf Course offers 18 holes and is minutes from downtown
Contact:

Wilkesboro TDA, wilkesboronc.org.

Wilmington

Wilmington and its island beaches have hosted many diverse events filled with good times and record-breaking participation. The area’s welcoming year-round weather, breathtaking beaches, and bustling riverfront are fan favorites.

Hotel Rooms: 8000
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • Cape Fear Regional Soccer Complex is undergoing renovations slated to be complete this year, and when complete will offer 11 full-size fields
  • Althea Gibson Tennis Complex boasts 24 courts and a 1500-square-foot clubhouse
  • Legion Sports Complex includes multiple baseball fields and four tennis courts
  • Olsen Park has five baseball/softball fields
  • Ogden Park features three baseball fields, one youth football stadium, one softball field, three soccer/football fields, nine tennis courts, and a 10,000-square-foot concrete skatepark
  • Long Leaf Park has three soccer fields, three softball fields, four baseball fields, four tennis courts, and an equestrian center
Convention Center:

The Wilmington Convention Center is the largest convention center on the North Carolina coast and can host a variety of sports in its 30,000 square feet of space.

Contact:

Wilmington and Beaches CVB, wilmingtonandbeaches.com.

Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem offers pristine college facilities, a state-of-the-art indoor track, an indoor multisport complex, a spacious arena, a downtown convention center, and a variety of well-maintained multipurpose grass and turf fields.

Hotel Rooms: 5300
Hotel tax rate: 13 percent
Major Facilities:
  • RISE Indoor Sports Complex is a 123,000-square-foot complex featuring eight high school regulation basketball courts, 12 regulation volleyball courts, and four indoor turf fields
  • Truist Sports Park boasts 13 full-size fields for flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and more
  • Wake Forest Tennis Complex includes 13 Deco-Turf II courts
  • JDL Fast Track Indoor Facility houses a 200-meter oval track
  • Truist Stadium is a 5500-seat ballpark
Convention Center:

Benton Convention Center covers 150,000 square feet of space and hosts sports like martial arts, fencing, cheer and dance, and weightlifting.

Contact:

Visit Winston-Salem, visitwinstonsalem.com.