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Here are my straightforward answers to questions I have received for buying and selling homes in the NC Triangle area.

Dear Amy,

My husband and I are moving to Durham soon. We are avid sports fans, can you tell us what sports and teams are popular in the Triangle?

We have an active college and professional sports presence; here is a list of area teams and sports:

Professional Sports

Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)

Location: Lenovo Center, Raleigh

Highlights: The Carolina Hurricanes are the Triangle’s NHL team, offering exciting hockey games during the season. The Hurricanes are a big draw for sports fans in the area, especially during playoff runs.

North Carolina FC (USL)

Location:WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary

Highlights: North Carolina Football Club (FC) is a professional soccer team competing in the United Soccer League (USL). The team has a strong local following and offers an exciting atmosphere at games.

North Carolina Courage (NWSL)

Location: WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary

Highlights: The North Carolina Courage is a top-tier women’s soccer team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). They are known for their competitive play and have won multiple league championships.

College Sports

Duke University (Durham)

Duke offers competitive teams in football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, and more. Cameron Indoor Stadium is a historic venue for college basketball games.

North Carolina State University (NC State)

NC State has competitive teams in football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, and more. Carter-Finley Stadium and Lenovo Center (shared with the Hurricanes) are key venues for Wolfpack sports.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)

UNC offers competitive teams in basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and more. Kenan Memorial Stadium and the Dean E. Smith Center are iconic venues.

Minor League and Semi-Pro Sports

Durham Bulls (Triple-A Baseball)

Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham

Highlights: The Durham Bulls are a Triple-A baseball team affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Bulls offer a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with games throughout the summer.

Raleigh Flyers (AUDL)

Location: Various venues in Raleigh

Highlights: The Raleigh Flyers are a professional ultimate frisbee team competing in the American Ultimate Disc League. They provide exciting, fast-paced games for fans of the sport.

NC Sports Outside the Triangle

Carolina Panthers

Location: Approximately 2.5 hours from the Triangle

Highlights: The Carolina Panthers are a professional NFL team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and draw a significant fanbase from across the Triangle area. The team plays its home games at Bank of America Stadium, offering fans exciting matchups throughout the NFL season.

Charlotte Hornets

Location: Approximately 2.5 hours from the Triangle

Highlights: The Charlotte Hornets are an NBA team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, drawing basketball fans from across the Triangle area. The Hornets play their home games at the Spectrum Center, where they compete in the Eastern Conference.

NASCAR at the Charlotte Motor Speedway

Location: Approximately 2 hours from the Triangle

Highlights: Although not in the Triangle, NASCAR races at the Charlotte Motor Speedway draw many fans from the area. Major events like the Coca-Cola 600 and the Bank of America ROVAL 400 are popular among racing enthusiasts.

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