Sports in Raleigh December




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Tue Dec 1 3:30am
Florida Gators vs. Duke Blue Devils
Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center  •  Gainesville, FL
Tue Dec 1 3:30am
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Arkansas Razorbacks
Dean E. Smith Center  •  Chapel Hill, NC
Wed Dec 2 3:30am
North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball vs. LSU Tigers
Dean E. Smith Center  •  Chapel Hill, NC
Wed Dec 2 3:30am
Mississippi Rebels Women's Basketball vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack
The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss  •  Oxford, MS
Thu Dec 3 3:30am
Duke Blue Devils Women's Basketball vs. South Carolina Gamecocks
Cameron Indoor Stadium  •  Durham, NC
Thu Dec 3 7:00pm
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Lenovo Center  •  Raleigh, NC
Sat Dec 5 7:00pm
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Lenovo Center  •  Raleigh, NC
Sun Dec 6 3:30am
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Butler Bulldogs
Dean E. Smith Center  •  Chapel Hill, NC
Tue Dec 8 7:00pm
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers
Lenovo Center  •  Raleigh, NC
Wed Dec 9 6:30pm
Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling
Hangout Bar and Grill  •  Cary, NC
Fri Dec 11 7:00pm
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders
Lenovo Center  •  Raleigh, NC
Sat Dec 12 3:30am
Georgetown Hoyas vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
Capital One Arena  •  Washington, DC
Sun Dec 13 1:00pm
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins
Lenovo Center  •  Raleigh, NC
Tue Dec 15 7:00pm
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Nationwide Arena  •  Columbus, OH
Thu Dec 17 7:00pm
Utah Mammoth vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Delta Center  •  Salt Lake City, UT
Fri Dec 18 7:00pm
Colorado Avalanche vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Ball Arena  •  Denver, CO
Mon Dec 21 3:30am
Duke Blue Devils vs. Michigan Wolverines
loanDepot park  •  Miami, FL
Mon Dec 21 3:30am
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. The Citadel Bulldogs
Dean E. Smith Center  •  Chapel Hill, NC
Mon Dec 21 7:00pm
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes
T  •  Las Vegas, NV
Sat Dec 26 7:00pm
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Lenovo Center  •  Raleigh, NC
Mon Dec 28 7:00pm
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Lenovo Center  •  Raleigh, NC
Tue Dec 29 7:00pm
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
PPG Paints Arena  •  Pittsburgh, PA
Thu Dec 31 2:00pm
Detroit Red Wings vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Little Caesars Arena  •  Detroit, MI


Sports in Raleigh December 2026 schedule

Raleigh in December 2026 is set to be an exciting month for sports enthusiasts, with a diverse lineup of hockey, basketball, and college events happening at some of the city's top venues. Hockey fans can look forward to thrilling NHL matchups featuring the Carolina Hurricanes as they face off against prominent teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Tampa Bay Lightning. These games are scheduled throughout December, with key dates including December 3rd, 5th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 26th, and 28th. The Lenovo Center (PNC Arena) will host these high-energy hockey battles, promising intense action and star performances from NHL players.

Basketball fans are also in for a treat with college basketball games featuring the North Carolina State Wolfpack taking on the South Carolina Gamecocks on December 1st at the James T. Valvano Arena at Reynolds Coliseum. This event is expected to draw significant local support, showcasing top collegiate talent on a nationally recognized stage.

Throughout December, the city will be alive with sports excitement at these premier venues, including Lenovo Center and Reynolds Coliseum. Whether you're a die-hard hockey supporter, college basketball enthusiast, or simply looking to enjoy live sports action, Raleigh offers a packed schedule of events featuring some of the best athletes and teams. Be sure to secure your tickets early to witness these thrilling matchups firsthand and experience the vibrant sports culture of Raleigh this holiday season.