As the weather warms and the days get longer, spring athletics season in the Bull City is upon us. From regular season showdowns to championship events, there are endless sports events to attend in Durham this spring.
Read below to learn more about all of the teams competing and all of the events you won’t want to miss.
Durham Sports Events Calendar
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Sports Events in DurhamNorth Carolina Central University Spring Athletics
Softball
NCCU Softball enters the 2026 season ready to make some noise in the MEAC. The Eagles finished the 2025 season with a MEAC record of 10-10 and reached the semifinals of the MEAC Softball Tournament. The Eagles season will begin on February 6, and make sure to check out their home games at Thomas Brooks Park in nearby Cary.
Men’s Tennis
NCCU men’s tennis enters the 2026 season looking to build off a strong fall that saw them finish 1st at the HBCU National Tennis Championships. Last spring, NCCU Men’s tennis team had a historic season, finishing with a record of 17-7 and runner-up in the MEAC Championships
You can catch their home matches at Cary Tennis Park, as well as the Dr. James W. Younge Tennis Courts on NCCU’s campus.
Women’s Tennis
NCCU women’s tennis also had a strong fall season, which included a first place finish at the HBCU National Tennis Championships. Last spring, the Eagles finished as the runner-up in the MEAC Championships.
They will look to continue their success this spring, and you can catch their home matches at Cary Tennis Park and the Dr. James W. Younge Tennis Courts on NCCU’s campus.
Men’s and Women’s Track and Field
The schedule for track and field has yet to be released. Good luck to the Eagles as they close out their indoor season early this spring.
Men’s and Women’s Golf
The NCCU men’s golf program is coming off a strong fall season, that saw them finish third at the SAS Championship HBCU Invitational and the Thomas W. Dortch Jr. HBCU Golf Classic. The NCCU women’s golf team had similar success this fall, with second place finishes at the aforementioned tournaments on the women’s side.
The NCCU men’s and women’s golf programs do not compete in Durham this spring. But make sure to check their schedules for when they compete in the area.
Duke University Spring Athletics
Baseball
Duke baseball enters the 2026 season with a new leader at the helm, as Head Coach Corey Muscara takes over the program. The Blue Devils are coming off one of the best seasons in program history, as they won an NCAA Regional and hosted a Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field.
There are a lot of new faces on the Blue Devils Roster this year, including transfer Michael Demartini, who is expected to help lead the Blue Devils offense, along with returning outfield Tyler Albright. In total, the Blue Devils will host 34 home games at Jack Coombs Field this spring.
Golf
Duke men’s golf is coming off of a strong fall season, which included a 1st place team finish at the Rod Myers Invitational hosted at Duke University Golf Club. Duke women’s golf is also coming off a great fall season, which included a T-1st at Windy City Collegiate Classic and 2nd place finish at the Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational.
While Duke has no home matches this spring, track their season and see when they compete nearby.
Men’s Lacrosse
Duke men’s lacrosse opens their season at home on January 30, as they look to build on a 12-6 season where they advanced to the first round of the NCAA Tournament. In the program’s history, Duke has won the NCAA Tournament three times and has reached the final four 14 times, most recently reaching the Championship in 2023.
Women’s Lacrosse
Duke women’s lacrosse is coming off of a 14-6 2025 season that saw them advance to the third round of the NCAA tournament. The Blue Devils have reached the NCAA final four a total of seven times in program history and have made it to the NCAA Tournament four out of the last five years.
This spring, the Blue Devils will play eight games at Koskinen Stadium, beginning with a matchup vs Johns Hopkins on February 15.
Rowing
Duke rowing finished the 2025 season with a 5th place finish at the ACC Championships. Duke rowing competes at Lake Wheeler in Raleigh.
Softball
Duke softball is coming off another outstanding 2025 season, where they finished with a 41-18 and hosted an NCAA Regional at Smith Family Stadium (formerly Duke Softball Stadium).
Led by Head Coach Marissa Young, the Blue Devils look to continue their consistent success on the national level. This season, you’ll have 22 opportunities to see them play in Durham, beginning on February 24 against ECU.
Men’s Tennis
Last season, Duke men’s tennis advanced to the second round of the NCAA Championships to cap off a 19-9 season.
This season, Duke men’s tennis will host a total of seven matches in Durham.
Women’s Tennis
Duke women’s tennis had a dominant 2025 season, finishing with a 24-4 record and advancing to the NCAA Quarterfinals.
Heading into 2026, the Blue Devils are ranked number 8 in the country and are looking to contend for a National Title. They will host eleven matches in Durham this spring.
Track and Field
Duke men’s track and field won the outdoor ACC Championship in 2025 and competed in the NCAA Championships, finishing 35th. The Duke women’s track and field team also had multiple athletes compete in the 2025 NCAA Championships, finishing 34th nationally.
With the spring schedules not yet released, good luck as they finish up the indoor season this winter.
High School Athletics
Durham Public Schools have a total of six different schools competing across nine different varsity sports, which include baseball, boys golf, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, girls soccer, softball, boys tennis, boys track and field and girls track and field. The six schools – Hillside, Jordan, Northern, Southern, Durham School of the Arts and Riverside – compete in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), and their seasons run from late August to early November.
In addition, Durham Academy and Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill compete in the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA).
The DSC is proud to host multiple high school championship events this spring in Durham, including the NCHSAA Lacrosse and Track & Field State Championships at Durham County Memorial Stadium, and NCHSAA Softball State Championships at Smith Family Stadium.
Make sure to get out and support our local high school athletes in Durham this winter! Visit the DPS athletic calendar and NCISAA athletic calendar to check out when they play in Durham.
Durham Bulls
The most famous Minor League Baseball team in the country, the Durham Bulls, kicks off their 2025 home season on Tuesday, March 31 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Bulls games are fun for the whole family, with giveaways and promotions all season long. The Bulls are not only entertaining, but are also one of the consistently top teams in all of Triple-A baseball, having won the Triple-A National Championship three times, most recently in 2022.
Additional DSC Events
Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit
For the third year, the Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit returns to the Durham Convention Center this spring on Monday April 13. Hosted by the Durham Sports Commission and Women Leaders in Sports, this year’s summit will provide a unique program tailored to individuals who have approximately seven years of professional experience or less. If you are a current undergraduate student, recent graduate, or have been in the industry for fewer than seven years, you are welcome to attend.
Conference Carolinas Flag Football Championship
The DSC is proud to host the Conference Carolinas Flag Football Championships; the first collegiate women’s flag football championship in the country. The event will take place from April 17-19 at Durham County Memorial Stadium.
Garmin Marathon Series
On Saturday, May 2, the inaugural Garmin Marathon Series will take place in the Bull City. With a 5k, 10k, half-marathon and marathon option, there is something for every runner. The course will wind through the streets of Durham, beginning in the American Tobacco Campus and finishing at Wallace Wade Stadium with a finish line festival.
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