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Winston-Salem Is a Game Changer

Winston-Salem is a sports destination that understands what it takes to host a top-tier event—world-class venues, welcoming accommodations, and a city that rallies around its guests.

It’s Game On in Winston-Salem, NC

What do you get when you cross competitive venues with southern hospitality? A sports-centric destination where everyone can get in the game and where our inviting and friendly atmosphere feels like home turf.

German National Team Selects Winston-Salem and Wake Forest University as Host Site for FIFA World Cup 2026

The German Men’s National Team has selected Winston-Salem as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as its official training site and team headquarters – bringing one of the world’s premier soccer programs to the Triad and placing Winston-Salem on an international stage.

Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K Selected as 2026 Road Runners Club of America National Championship

Winston-Salem, NC – September 15, 2025 – The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has announced that the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K has been selected as the 2026 RRCA National Championship 5K race. The event will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

Forsyth Tech Community College Joins the NJCAA

Forsyth Tech Community College (Winston-Salem, NC) athletics begins their first season competing in the NJCAA with Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, and Esports.

The Region’s Newest Professional Sports Group: Team Winston-Salem

WINSTON-SALEM, NC (JAN. 8, 2025)—The New Year begins with the establishment of another local professional sports group—Team Winston-Salem. The cycling team will be officially announced at a gathering of team members, city leaders and community supporters on Thursday, January 9. Jon Hamblen—a former professional cyclist and advocate for the Winston-Salem region—will serve as team director.

RISE Indoor Sports makes Sports Planning Guide Top 12 Basketball Facilities in the South!

We are honored to have made the Sports Planning Guide Top Facilities for Basketball Tournaments in the South list with RISE Indoor Sports. This is a very competitive space and this recognition is greatly appreciated!

Historic Tanglewood Park Golf Course Groundbreaking on New Clubhouse!

Tanglewood is excited to announce that the new Clubhouse project is underway!

The Biggest Party on Two Wheels

Gears and Guitars is back in 2024! One of the country’s most prestigious cycling events combined with live music for a weekend of exciting racing, local riding and a full weekend of FREE live music from big name bands.

VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY AND WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY TO PLAY IN 2024 NBA HBCU CLASSIC PRESENTED BY AT&T ON FEB. 17

The NBA today announced that the Virginia Union University Panthers (VUU) and Winston-Salem State University Rams (WSSU) men’s basketball programs have been selected to compete in the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T.  The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) matchup will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

How NC Fusion executed its campaign to help girls stay involved in sports

NC Fusion is a nonprofit youth sports organization operating in the Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point (“Triad”) region of North Carolina. Its origins are in soccer, but it now runs field hockey and lacrosse programs as well.

Visit Winston-Salem Hires Bonny Bernat as Senior Sports Development Manager

Visit Winston-Salem has announced Bonny Bernat is returning to the organization as senior sports development manager, responsible for promoting, generating, and increasing sporting events and activities in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

Open Availability at RISE Indoor Sports (2023/2024)

🎊 Get ready for an action-packed 2023 & 2024! 🏆 RISE Indoor Sports has open availability for 2023 & 2024! 🗓️