The Bull City
We may not have a major league team, but that doesn’t stop us from being known as the City of Champions.
You may have heard of Duke basketball, but did you know the first integrated college basketball game in the South, the Secret Game, took place in Durham? You may have watched North Carolina Central University’s football team beat Deion Sanders-led Jackson State in the HBCU Cricket Celebration Bowl, but did you know Durham hosted the only Rose Bowl to ever be played outside of California?
Maybe you’ve seen the movie Bull Durham featuring Durham’s AAA baseball team the Durham Bulls, but did you know the Bulls have won three AAA National Championships and have some of the highest year-over-year attendance in all of minor league baseball? We are on the forefront of emerging sports like women’s flag football and provide a next level championship experience for a multitude of NCHSAA championships.
Conveniently located along I-85 and I-40, Durham is centrally positioned in the in the state for easy access. We are a proud part of the Research Triangle, meaning we are only short drive from both Raleigh and Chapel Hill. Situated just 14 miles from downtown Durham, Raleigh-Durham Internal Airport (RDU) is an east coast hub, ranking as one of the nation’s fastest growing airports. RDU currently services 18 different airlines with over 500 flights in and out per day to 80 different non-stop destinations.
With a population of over 332K, Durham continues to grow while maintaining the identity that makes it such a desirable place to live, work and play. It is one of the most educated cities in the South with no ethnic majority and has the most diverse population of any city in North Carolina. We’re home to a dynamic slate of events every year, drawing big audiences, attracting national attention and engaging sponsors. Durham has been and will continue to be an excellent home for all kinds of events, serving as a well-suited and iconic backdrop for athletes of all levels to compete at the highest caliber.
When you travel to Durham for sports, you’re met with all-star accommodations, top-tier facilities, award-winning restaurants, unlimited activities for all ages and a community of sports fans with unmatched passion. Here, we focus on creating the best possible athlete and fan experiences. Because when you compete here, you become part of the fabric of something great.
