Stadium Reviews

While exploring the sites of Asheville, make sure to stop at McCormick Field, a ballpark that manages to be old and new at the same time.

Grainger Stadium is a historic ballpark in a small town. While it isn't the fanciest stadium by any means, it has the charm and history that many of the newer venues lack. Unfortunately, the crowds have not shown up in recent years, particularly with the move to Indy Ball, and a Bird Dawgs game can feel like a ghost town at times.

A North Carolina Courage game is an outstanding experience from start to finish. From fans tailgating outside before gates open, to Fan Fest and other pregame fun, to the game itself, you will enjoy yourself here from the moment you arrive. Soccer fans in North Carolina will definitely want to head to the WakeMed Soccer Park to see a Courage game.

Finally, in 2026, professional ball returned to Wilson. The Carolina Mudcats, who played about 25 miles away in Zebulon, found themselves in need of a new stadium, as their home, Five County Stadium, no longer met the standards required by Major League Baseball. The new team was named the Wilson Warbirds, a nickname derived from vintage military aircraft in homage to the city’s aviation history. Fleming Stadium was far too outdated by this point, so the team moved into a new

The atmosphere inside Kimmel Arena is not overwhelming or particularly intimidating for visiting teams, but for an NCAA Division I venue, it generates a surprising amount of energy.

On Saturday, September 10th in the very first playoff game of 2026, the Panthers fell to the Rams in a barn burner in Charlotte.

The fun at a Carolina Panthers game day begins with tailgating both outside and inside the stadium; the gates open 2 hours before game time, but you can get in early if you are attending one of the tailgates.

American Legion Memorial Stadium is a classic bowl design, with the concourse running atop the seating and concession stands and restrooms spread evenly around.

The match day atmosphere begins long before the gates open; at 703 McNinch Street, Charlotte’s supporter groups host a pre-match tailgate that culminates in a march to the stadium about an hour before kickoff.

Everybody loves Pirates, especially East Carolina football fans, and that love translates into a great game day experience at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC.

Watching the Sharks play at Legion Stadium is a solid choice for daytime, or evening, entertainment in Wilmington; the venue is well done and offers a lot of vantage points to watch from.

The Raleigh Red Oaks have made their quaint home at Optimist Park. A visit here is a chance to see a baseball game in a scenic, bucolic, and unique setting at an affordable price. While it may not be as fancy as many other ballparks in the area, Optimist Park is still a great place to spend a warm summer's night watching some baseball.

A Tobacco Road FC game isn't the fanciest experience, and Durham County Memorial Stadium is a classic 1950s stadium with little charm, but a visit here can still be a fun way to spend a summer night watching soccer at a low price. The team has potential to do a lot more than they are currently doing, and we hope that they will find opportunities to grow the fan experience here.

A High Point Hushpuppies game is a decent fan experience on a summer's night. While this isn't the elaborate fancy experience you will get at most other baseball stadiums in the Piedmont Triad and throughout North Carolina, this is small, friendly community baseball up close and personal. High Point locals who are fans of baseball will want to check this out at some point.

McCrary Park is an old stadium, but it manages to carefully balance the history of the ballpark with the need to change and improve amenities for modern times. The result is a community experience that allows fans to enjoy a ballgame in a great setting for nine innings on a warm summer night at a very affordable price. Baseball fans in North Carolina will definitely want to make the trip down to Asheboro to check out a Zookeepers game.

Fleming Stadium is a historic, old-fashioned baseball stadium that is a fine place to spend a summer night watching the Wilson Tobs. With an old covered grandstand and a small-town community feel, this is baseball as it used to be played. While Fleming doesn't have all the amenities of more modern stadiums, it is still a great place to watch a game.

Finch Field is a historic baseball stadium that is still going strong. The High Point-Thomasville HiToms manage to put on a great fan experience while still having that community feel. Baseball fans in North Carolina will definitely want to spend a summer night watching baseball at this fine old ballpark.

Atrium Health Ballpark is one of the finest new ballparks in Minor League Baseball. The experience at a Kannapolis Cannon Ballers game is top-notch and baseball fans in the Carolinas will definitely want to make the trip here to see a game.

Truist Field is one of the finest fields in minor league baseball. With a 360 degree concourse, a multitude of seating areas, a fan favorite mascot, and more, a trip here is a must for any baseball fan in the Carolinas.