Venue Spotlight: Cary Tennis Park
Friday, May 29, 2026, 10am
One of the largest public tennis facilities in the Southeast, Cary Tennis Park hosts a wide range of racquet sports, including tennis championships and pickleball tournaments such as the Carvana PPA Tour, plus year-round member programming. A big highlight ahead, the Veolia Pickleball National...
Wake County 2026 First Quarter Tourism Industry Report
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12pm
Raleigh Tourism Starts the Year Strong Despite Inconsistent Travel Economy Raleigh, N.C. (May 28, 2026) – Visit Raleigh has released the Wake County Tourism Industry Report for the first quarter of 2026. As travel to the U.S. continues to slow nationally, Raleigh’s key performance...
Visit Raleigh Participates in Brand USA Destination Immersion, Showcasing Raleigh Internationally
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1pm
Immersive Trip Developed in Partnership With Brand USA Brings 12 Travel Agents and Tour Operators From Ireland and the U.K. to Experience Raleigh Firsthand Raleigh, N.C. (May 21, 2026) – Visit Raleigh today announced its participation in a recent Brand USA Destination Immersion FAM with the...
Sports Watch: Spring 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 2pm
Upcoming events in Greater Raleigh, N.C.: The Soccer Tournament, WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, May 27-June 1 NCHSAA Baseball State Championships, North Main Athletic Complex, Holly Springs, May 27-30 UNC Health Championship, Raleigh Country Club, May 28-31 Special Olympics N.C. Summer Games, Multiple...
A Global Game in a Southern City: International Soccer Finds a Home in Greater Raleigh
Monday, May 18, 2026, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (May 18, 2026) – International soccer is thriving at a moment when fans of the beautiful game are craving global competition beyond the World Cup cycle. This spring and summer, Raleigh and Cary will host a robust lineup of internationally influenced tournaments and festivals...
New Video Highlights Raleigh, N.C.'s Esports Scene
Wednesday, April 08, 2026, 9am
The Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance recently partnered with students from North Carolina State University’s (NCSU's) College of Design to produce a new video highlighting esports in Greater Raleigh. The video illustrates how Raleigh, N.C., is a premier destination for esports events and...
Veolia Pickleball National Championships Coming to Cary, North Carolina
Tuesday, April 07, 2026, 3pm
Raleigh, N.C. (April 7, 2026) – The Carvana PPA Tour is thrilled to announce that the Veolia Pickleball National Championships will come to the Tar Heel State later this summer to kick off the 2026-2027 season. The event, which will be held at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C., Aug. 31-Sept. 6,...
Beyond New York and L.A.: Why First-Time U.S. Travelers Should Start in Raleigh
Thursday, April 02, 2026, 9am
Raleigh, N.C. (April 2, 2026) – For first-time international travelers to the U.S., the experience doesn’t have to begin in New York or Los Angeles. Raleigh, North Carolina offers an approachable, well-connected gateway to America — pairing vibrant shopping neighborhoods like...
World Rugby Nations Cup Inaugural 2026 Tournament Coming to Cary, NC
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11am
Debut of new global tournament sees First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park host world-class international rugby action this summer Cary, N.C. (March 31, 2026) — World Rugby, USA Rugby and TEG Rugby Live announced today the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup is coming to Cary, North...
Emerging Sports Trends for 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026, 12pm
Sports in 2026 are evolving faster than ever, and Greater Raleigh is helping lead the way. From the momentum behind women’s athletics to the rise of adaptive and tech‑powered experiences, Raleigh, N.C., continues to innovate, invest and inspire. Here are four sports trends poised to...