Buncombe County Venues
The Harrah’s Cherokee Center & ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Downtown Asheville is Western North Carolina’s largest arena. With the seating capacity of up to 6,400, Asheville has hosted events including the NCAA Division I Southern Conference Basketball & Volleyball Championships and the Fed Cup First-Round Tie in 2018 & 2019.
Home Trust Park is home to Single-A professional baseball club, Asheville Tourists. Home Trust has the ability to hold 4,000 spectators. The facility was also the host site for the NCAA Division I Big South Conference Baseball Tournament in 2009 & 2026.
Bob Lewis Sports Complex is a championship-caliber baseball and softball facility featuring seven fully lit synthetic turf fields that allow for maximum gameplay and minimal weather disruptions. Known ideally for youth baseball (6U-14U) and Youth Softball (6U-18U).
Memorial Stadium is a recently renovated multi-purpose venue featuring a turf playing surface, six-lane track, stadium seating, and modern spectator amenities. With a rich history of proven success hosting soccer, lacrosse, ultimate, football, and community events.
Buncombe County Sports Park is undergoing a transformation into one of Western North Carolina’s premier multi-sport venues, with 6 competition fields will be turf while 2 will be left as grass. Combined with an 18-hole disc golf course, a sand volleyball court, bocce ball courts, a walking trail, picnic tables, restrooms, a playground and more, the facility offers a versatile setting for soccer, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate, and a variety of other outdoor sporting events.
The John B. Lewis Soccer Complex is a premier East Asheville facility featuring four fully lit synthetic turf fields that provide exceptional playing conditions throughout the year. The complex hosts a variety of youth, adult, and collegiate competitions, offering a welcoming environment for athletes and spectators against the backdrop of Western North Carolina’s mountain scenery.
Aston Park Tennis Center in downtown Asheville is one of North Carolina’s most historic tennis facilities. With access to 12 clay courts for public play, these courts make it unique for Western North Carolina. Aston Park has been the home of the Asheville Tennis Open for more than 90 years.
Asheville Racquet Club South is one of the region’s premier racquet sports destinations, featuring 14 outdoor clay tennis courts, 3 outdoor hard tennis courts, 6 indoor tennis courts, 4 indoor pickleball courts, and 8 outdoor pickleball courts. With ample space and versatile court configurations, the facility is well-equipped to host tournaments and events of all sizes.
Asheville Municipal Golf Course is one of Western North Carolina’s most historic and celebrated golf facilities. Designed by renowned golf course architect Donald Ross and opened in 1927, the 18-hole public course offers a classic layout that challenges experienced golfers while remaining enjoyable and accessible for players of all skill levels. Once renovations are finished, it will go back to being the home of the Historic Skyview Golf Tournament.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove was designed by Jack Nicklaus. This beautiful 18-hole golf course has been featured by the PGA Tour and has been given awards from popular publications like Golf Digest and Golfweek as one of North Carolina’s best courses. It is one of the newest stops of the 2026 PGA Tour.
Veterans Park in Black Mountain offers an 18-hole disc golf course, paved greenway, and walking trails. This facility has five athletic fields including a youth soccer field, two baseball fields, two softball fields with concessions and restrooms.
The WNC Agriculturual Center is a remarkable complex with unlimited possibility. The 87-acre complex has the ability to met your large or small scale event needs.
Kimmel Arena is home to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men’s and Women’s basketball programs. This 3,400 seat arena opened in 2011. The venue has held numerous sporting events including Gala Gymnastics, Harlem Globetrotters, Southern Conference Wrestling Championship and many more.
Greenwood Soccer & Baseball Field/Karl Straus Track is located on UNC Asheville’s Campus and is one of Western North Carolina’s premier collegiate sports venues. Their soccer field serves as both the home of UNC Asheville Soccer and Asheville City FC, while Karl Straus Track recently hosted the 2026 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, showcasing the complex’s ability to accommodate high-level competition.
Pulliam Stadium/Howard Fisher Memorial Field is located on Montreat College's Black Mountain campus, Howard Fisher Memorial Field serves as home to the men's and women's soccer, lacrosse, and track & field teams.