The heat is up, the days are longer and the schedule is packed for a summer of sports in Durham. So whether it’s a night at the ballpark supporting the Durham Bulls or checking out Durham’s newest professional sports team competing in their first season, read below to plan your summer of sports in the Bull City.
Durham Sports Events Calendar
It's an action-packed spring in the Bull City. Visit our sports events calendar to get in on the action.
Sports Events in DurhamCarolina Blaze
Meet the Carolina Blaze, Durham’s newest professional sports team.
We are excited to welcome the Carolina Blaze to Durham for their inaugural season! The Blaze are a part of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, and are one of six teams in the league and the only team on the East Coast. The Blaze will play the majority of their games at Smith Family Stadium on Duke University’s East Campus. They will open their season on June 9 against the Portland Cascade.
The AUSL also announced the Athletes Unlimited Signature Series, which will take place at Durham Bulls Athletic Park from June 25-27. The series will mark the league’s premier event of the season, and you won’t want to miss your chance to be a part of this moment in women’s sports history.
Durham Bulls
America’s most famous minor-league baseball team is back in action this summer at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Whether it’s a date night or a family outing, Bulls games are the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Not only do you get a chance to see some of the future stars in baseball, but the nightly activations and promotions provide a one-of-a-kind game day experience.
Upcoming Promotions You Won’t Want to Miss
- Dollar Dog Night — Every Thursday Home Game
- Bark at the Park Night — 5/21, 9/10
- Champ the Bat Dog — 5/21, 5/23, 6/6, 6/20, 7/18, 8/1, 8/15, 8/29, 9/10, 9/11
- Kids Run the Bases — Every Sunday Home Game
- Postgame Fireworks — Every Friday and Saturday Home Game
- Pride night — 6/4
- The Nine: African American Heritage Night — 6/19
Carolina Flyers
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The Carolina Flyers, Durham’s professional ultimate frisbee team is back for the 2026 season. The Flyers compete in the Ultimate Frisbee Association, and play all of their home games at Durham County Memorial Stadium.
Upcoming Carolina Flyers Schedule
- 5/23 vs Philadelphia
- 6/13 vs Houston
- 6/20 vs Vegas
- 6/26 vs Atlanta
- 7/10 vs Austin
Tobacco Road FC
Durham is home to Tobacco Road FC, who has clubs in both the United Soccer League Two and the United Soccer League Academy divisions. Both teams will compete this late-spring and summer at Durham County Memorial Stadium.
Tobacco Road FC USL2 Home Games
5/20 vs Charlotte Independence
5/24 vs North Carolina FC
5/26 vs Salem City FC
6/17 vs Appalachian FC
6/19 vs Asheville City SC
6/27 vs Wake FC
7/11 vs Port City FC
Tobacco Road FC USLA Home Games
5/24 vs Salem City FC
6/6 vs Carolina Swarm FC
6/17 vs North Carolina FC
6/27 vs Wake FC
7/12 vs VA United
Cosmic Baseball at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Cosmic Baseball returns to Durham Bulls Athletic Park from June 11-13. After selling out the one game in 2025, the one-of-a-kind event is back for a full three-game series in 2026. Seating bowl tickets for the Cosmic Takeover Tour are currently sold out, but ticket options for groups and suite areas are still available.
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