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NC Courage Pre-Match Party

Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Time: Fri.-Sun., and Wed., 4-7:30pm

Venue: Sports & Social, Cary

Price: Free

Category: Family

Join the rest of Courage Country for Pre-Match Parties this season at Sports & Social. Bringing you pre-game energy, fellow fans, and match-day food and drinks. Join us before every home game for family-friendly fun, including NC Courage giveaways, photo opps, and fan favorites to fuel up before heading to the stadium. Attendees receive 10% off their full bill during our pre-match parties. All Pre-Match Parties begin 3 hours before the match begins and ends 30 minutes after the match starts. Fans are encouraged to park in the orange parking deck behind Sports & Social for free, then take the free shuttle to the march to the match trailhead! There, fans will take a quick walk to the stadium and enjoy the match.

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NC Courage Pre-Match Party

“Park in the orange deck and use the free shuttle to skip stadium traffic.”

When
This Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Fri.-Sun., and Wed., 4-7:30pm
Where
Sports & Social
Cary, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The NC Courage Pre-Match Party is a recurring pre-game gathering for soccer fans held at Sports & Social in Cary before home matches. What to Know: Admission is free, and families receive ten percent off their dining bill during the event. Park for free in the orange parking deck behind the venue, then catch the complimentary shuttle to the trailhead for a short walk to the stadium. The environment is welcoming for children of all ages who want to collect team swag and meet other supporters before kickoff. This is an easy way to stretch your game-day budget with discounted food while securing hassle-free parking. It turns the pre-match window into an active, social outing that helps younger kids burn off energy before they head to their stadium seats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where should we park for the pre-match party?
You can park for free in the orange parking deck located directly behind Sports & Social at Fenton.
How do we get to the stadium from the venue?
A free shuttle runs from the parking deck to the match trailhead, leaving you with just a short walk to the stadium gates.
Is there a discount on food and drinks?
Yes, all attendees receive ten percent off their total bill at Sports & Social during the event hours.

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NC Courage Pre-Match Party runs Sat, Sep 19, 2026, Fri.-Sun., and Wed., 4-7:30pm.

Getting There

Sports & Social is at 301 Fenton Gateway Dr., Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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