What to Know About the Blaze
- 2026 marks the inaugural season for the Carolina Blaze in Durham
- The Blaze are a part of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) and are one of six teams across the country.
- The Blaze play a majority of their home games at Smith Family Stadium on Duke University’s East Campus
- The Blaze will play a three-game series against the Utah Talons at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, marking the first ever AUSL Signature Series
- Join us in Downtown Durham on Thursday, June 25 for our Blazing the Trail event!
- All Carolina Blaze games will be shown on national TV, including eight games on theESPN family of networks.
Buy Blaze Tickets
Secure your tickets for all Carolina Blaze home games played at Duke University.
Buy AUSL Signature Series Tickets
Secure your tickets for the AUSL Signature Series, hosted at Durham Bulls Athletic Park June 25-27.
Know Before You Go
For all Carolina Blaze home games at Smith Family Stadium:
- Parking is available at
- Broad Street Lot (705 Broad St)
- Epworth Lot (2 Epworth Dorm Lane)
- Bishop House Lot (201 Bishophouse)
- Mill Lot (723 9th St)
- Gates open an hour and a half before first pitch
- Kids run the bases after every game
- All general admission tickets are standing room only. You are permitted and encouraged to bring towels and lawn chairs for these sections.