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Sports Events
Cabarrus County, North Carolina offers a winning combination for sports events. Just 30 minutes from Charlotte, the destination features top-of-the-line indoor and outdoor venues for competition of all kinds.
The ideal destination for your next sports event.
With superb facilities, group-friendly dining and fun, a convenient location, favorable climate, unmatched service and more, the destination provides an experience for sports event planners unlike any other.
Read on to learn more about why Cabarrus County is the right fit for your next sporting event.
Convenient Location
Situated in central North Carolina along Interstate 85, Cabarrus County is just 30 minutes northeast of Charlotte providing easy access to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), as well as Interstate 77 and 40. Located in Cabarrus, the City of Concord is home to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA).
Unmatched Service
The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a dedicated services team that works to connect community partners and venues to successfully service sporting events. Our Sales & Services team plays a vital role in attracting international, national and regional sporting events, activities and sports-related business to Cabarrus County.
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Stay, Play & Refuel
Groups can explore everything from adrenaline-pumping adventures to relaxed local dining and shopping in charming downtowns. With over 200 places to eat including independently owned restaurants and national favorites, Cabarrus offers a variety of affordable dining for groups of all sizes. Unique attractions include Gibson Mill, home to an 88,000-sq. ft. antique mall, food hall, board game café and more, and SEA LIFE Aquarium at the state’s largest outlet and value retail shopping center, Concord Mills. Lodging in Cabarrus offers a wide range of amenities and price points for every budget. Choose from over 30 hotels where hospitality experts work behind-the-scenes to ensure a seamless experience.
Versatile Facilities
Cabarrus County is home to several experienced sporting event hosts and venues for both traditional and non-traditional sporting events. The area’s sports scene includes top-of-the-line indoor and outdoor venues for competition of all kinds including six locations with 8 turf fields, multi-use grass field complex, multi-use indoor courts, an arena that can seat 5,000, baseball stadiums, golf courses, tennis courts, track and cross-country fields, disc golf courses and more. Cabarrus County offers attractive rates on both sporting venues and hotels.
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Carolina Pickleball – Tournaments & Events
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