Sports Events
Durham plays to win – and we've got the history to prove it. Join us in the City of Champions.
Come and get yourself a sports experience that only a city like Durham can provide. Bull City sports are exhilarating, no matter the competition level. Whether you're looking to watch the pros do what they do best or take part in the action yourself, you'll have no problem getting your sports fanatic fix here. Our historic teams are full of National Champions and Hall of Fame Coaches. Our athletes are used to winning big, and whether you're here to watch the action or to compete, you'll feel that energy.
Enjoy America's favorite pastime watching the Durham Bulls play at the Durham Bull's Athletic Park or catch the NCCU Eagles football team battle it out on the gridiron. The classics are great, but why just stop there? Durham thrives off of Diversity, and our sports scene is no different. Enjoy niche sports like curling and fencing or get a chance to attend games in emerging leagues and sports. Durham recently acquired its first professional softball team, the Carolina Blaze, and we'll be hosting the inaugural Women's Flag Football Championship this spring.
You can also plan your own sporting event right here in Durham.The Durham Sports Commission (DSC) builds experiences for local, regional, and national championships. Their team is passionate about growing the positive impact sports has on communities – socially and economically – and they know how to make complex events run smoothly.