From national champions and hall of fame coaches to the world’s most famous minor league baseball team and the first interracial basketball game, Durham is used to winning big and the Durham Sports Commission is at the heart of it all. Durham might be the third biggest city in North Carolina, located right in the heart of Tobacco Road – but we can’t imagine a better spot for sports fans and championship events. Whether it’s a collegiate national championship or a youth track and field event, Durham is at the center of it all.
From fencing to football and youth to professional, we have proven to be a top host for a wide variety of sporting events, while also ensuring the events we bring in create positive economic and social impact to our Durham community. When teams, families and fans travel to Durham, they support locally-owned businesses, generate sales tax to support local government services and much more – for us, sports are much more than just a game.
$128,870,5492017-2025 economic impact
586,570EVENT ATTENDEES
34SPORTS FACILITIES
335EVENTS SUPPORTED
72LODGING PROPERTIES
2NCAA D1 Athletic Programs
A sports commission is an organization dedicated to recruiting, supporting and promoting sporting events within a community. The Durham Sports Commission is a 501(c)(3), with a mission to create positive economic and social impact in the Bull City by doing just that. We’re proud to bring new sporting events Durham while supporting the local sports teams and events that are at the core of the Durham sports ecosystem.
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If you're passionate about sports in Durham, there are lots of ways to get involved with the Durham Sports Commission's work. Reach out to us for volunteer opportunities, to partner with us as a small business and more.
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Want to root on the Eagles and Blue Devils? Looking for a Bulls game for the family to attend? Or maybe you’re looking for a nearby 5K? No matter the sport and no matter the event, we’ve got you covered with our full event calendar.
Winter Sports in Durham
As the weather turns colder and the days get shorter, Durham turns the page to what is sure to be an exciting winter of sports in the Bull City. Read below to see all of the action-packed competition you won’t want to miss out on in Durham this winter. NCCU Athletics NCCU Men’s Basketball . . .
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