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A new study examining global trends in hosting in-person esports events has concluded that Raleigh, North Carolina, is among the top destinations for such events. The project, which examined in-person esports tournaments in North America, Europe and the Nordic region from 2019–2023, was conducted by PLAYHRDR Advisors, the Greater Raleigh Esports Local Organizing Committee and […]
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Riot Games’ League Championship Series is coming to PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina, this spring. The League Championship Series is North America’s largest professional esports league in League of Legends. PNC Arena will host the LCS Spring Finals, delivered by Grubhub, April 8–9. “Raleigh has established itself as an international hub for esports and […]
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BLAST will produce and deliver Fortnite’s return to in-person events with the 2022 FNCS Invitational in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 12–13. The FNCS Invitational will feature some of the best duos players from around the world at the Raleigh Convention Center to compete for a share of the $1 million prize pool. “The return […]
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Fortnite in-person events are back this fall after a hiatus during the pandemic. The company announced plans to host the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Invitational 2022 in-person on November 12–13 in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the Raleigh Convention Center. The FNCS will be inviting a selection of top FNCS Duos from around the world who […]
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Collegiate Sports Management Group has announced that it will host the first Collegiate Esports National Championship, April 29–May 2, 2021 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The championship tournament is expected to feature schools from CSMG partners including ECAC Esports, the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports and the High School Esports […]
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As esports organizations move to consolidate the location of their players, the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, is taking a new approach to hosting professional teams by launching a “medical concierge service” to teams moving to the city to compete. The Greater Raleigh Esports Local Organizing Committee announced the program in partnership with esports advisory […]
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The National Hockey League will bring its Stadium Series event to Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2021, with the Carolina Hurricanes to host a team to be determined on February 20. The game will be staged at Carter-Finley Stadium, the home of the North Carolina State football team. The stadium seats more than 57,500 spectators. The 2021 […]
Continue ReadingDevelopers in Raleigh, North Carolina, have proposed a 55-acre entertainment district in the downtown area that includes a 20,000-seat soccer stadium with the hopes of landing a Major League Soccer expansion team. The projected, called “Downtown South,” would also include 1,200 hotel rooms, 125,000 square feet of retail and service space and 1.6 million square […]
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Ubisoft, Visit Raleigh and the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance have announced that the 2019 Six Major Raleigh esports tournament will be staged August 12–18 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The tournament will be the second-largest Rainbow Six event of the year, with 16 international teams competing for a prize pool of $500,000. “We are excited […]
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A Premier Sports Event Destination When you’re game-planning for your next sporting event, let Greater Raleigh top your list. North Carolina’s capital city area has world-class venues and first-rate hotels, a convenient Southeast location and Southern hospitality, all set in a part of the state that is known for its woodsy natural beauty. No wonder […]
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The IOC’s Coordination Commission was in Los Angeles this week for a three-day visit to review selected venues and track the progress of the @LA28 Games. The tours included the Rose Bowl, Intuit Dome and several venues in Long Beach.
The @HCHSA has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke. Walsh is currently the chief executive officer and executive director of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, a position he has held since 2018.
The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates national championship is returning for the second straight year to @VisitWichita from May 7–10, 2025, at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex.
NEW PODCAST: Leonard Hoops of @VisitIndy and Patrick Talty of @IndSportsCorp discuss the Big Ten Conference, look back at some of 2024’s biggest events and look ahead to 2025 while also talking about how they work together on events.
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