Durham Convention Center

The Durham Convention Center is the city’s premier venue for gatherings of all types, such as NC Comicon and Durham Sports Commission events like the Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit and the McLendon Experience. . With over 35,000 square feet of flexible event space, including two grand ballrooms, multiple meeting and board rooms, the Center is equipped to host everything from large banquets and trade shows to more intimate seminars and workshops.

Part of the broader Durham Convention & Arts Complex (“DPlex”), the Convention Center is nestled alongside the Carolina Theatre, Durham Arts Council, and Durham Armory, creating an arts-and-culture-rich environment for event planners and attendees alike. Its prime downtown location provides easy access to hotels (including the Downtown Durham Marriott), restaurants, shops, galleries, and a walkable urban vibe.

Inside, the facility boasts a Grand Ballroom that can hold up to about 1,700 people in theater style, plus smaller divisible sections and boardrooms for more focused sessions. Audio-visual, catering, and exhibitor support are offered on site, helping make event planning smoother.

Durham Armory

The Durham Armory is located on the corner of Foster and Morgan streets and is available for rentals for your community or private event, whether it is a fundraiser, concert, wedding reception, seminar or family reunion. Seating capacity is 585 with balcony seating for 314.

  1. Multi-use facility located in downtown Durham
  2. Seating for 800 (including balcony seating)
  3. Typically booked one year in advance

Carolina Theatre

The Carolina theatre features the grand 1,000-seat Fletcher Hall and two modern cinemas that host acclaimed events like showings of The Nutcracker and the Nevermore Film Festival, alongside year-round concerts and screenings. With its blend of historic charm, cultural diversity, and a vibrant calendar of performances, the Carolina Theatre continues to serve as both a monument to Durham’s past and a thriving stage for the city’s creative spirit.

The event has been the home of student-athlete experiences for NAIA Football and CIAA Football. 

Leroy T. Walker Complex

The LeRoy T. Walker Physical Education and Recreation Complex at North Carolina Central University is the university’s premier hub for athletics, wellness, and community recreation. Named in honor of Dr. LeRoy T. Walker, an esteemed coach, educator, and Olympic leader, the facility offers a wide range of state-of-the-art amenities that support both competitive athletics and student well-being.

Inside, the complex features multiple gymnasiums, an Olympic-sized swimming and diving pool, fitness and strength-training spaces, and areas for group exercise and informal recreation. With a seating capacity of roughly 1,500, it hosts basketball, volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics, synchronized swimming, and numerous other events, serving as both a campus and community destination. More than just a sports facility, the Walker Complex embodies NCCU’s commitment to health, wellness, and excellence, while honoring the legacy of one of the university’s most influential figures.

 

McDougald-McLendon Arena

McDougald-McLendon Arena is the beating heart of NCCU athletics and campus life, hosting not only Eagles basketball and volleyball but also a wide range of community and cultural events. With seating for more than 3,000 fans, the arena has been the stage for unforgettable MEAC basketball tournaments, high-energy homecoming concerts, commencement ceremonies, and student showcases that bring the campus together. Named in honor of alumnus Richard L. McDougald and legendary coach John B. McLendon, the arena blends tradition with excitement, serving as both a sports venue and a gathering place where competition, celebration, and Eagle pride all shine. 

Interested in going to a game? Check the links below. 

Men’s Basketball 

Women’s Basketball 

Women’s Volleyball 

 

Card Gym

Card Gym is located on Duke’s West Campus adjacent to the Wilson Recreation Center. The building opened in 1955 and serves as a practice facility for varsity sports, Sport Clubs and has hosted the ACC Fencing Tournament. Card Gym operating hours are in conjunction with the Wilson Recreation Center.

Cameron Indoor Stadium

Cameron Indoor Stadium is located in the middle of Duke University’s campus and is known as one of the most iconic venues in all of college sports. Cameron is best known for being the home to the Duke men’s basketball team, but with a capacity just over 9,000, it can be hard to get tickets during the season. But there are plenty of other great opportunities to experience Cameron.  

Three additional teams play their home competitions in Cameron, including Duke Wrestling, Duke Volleyball, and Duke Women’s Basketball, who has established themselves as one of the top women’s basketball programs in the country with back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.  

Cameron Indoor has also served as the host for a number of championships, including the 2023 NCAA Fencing National Championship and the 2025 ACC Wrestling Championships. It will once again host the National Collegiate Men’s and Women’s Fencing Championship in 2027.