Sports & Social Cary
Sports & Social Cary Information
Sports & Social Cary brings game-day noise, big screens, food, drinks, and live entertainment into Fenton, Cary’s mixed-use district outside Raleigh, NC. The 19,000-square-foot, two-level space features a 42-foot LED media wall, plus HDTVs, social games, live music, and special events throughout the week.1,2
Sports fans come for the big-screen setup, but the energy stays high throughout the venue with arcade games, cocktails, live music, and late-night crowds.
Get your Sports & Social Cary tickets on AXS for big-screen sports, live music, and fan-first events in one of Cary’s loudest gathering spots.
Venue Information
Sports & Social Cary Policies
Sports & Social Cary runs on crowds, games, food, drinks, and late nights, so it helps to know the basics before heading in.
- Re-Entry & Smoking: Check with staff before leaving during an event. Smoking should be limited to any posted outdoor areas or designated locations.
- Payment Options: For on-site purchases, verify payment options with Sports & Social Cary staff when you get there.
- Prohibited Items: Avoid bringing outside food or drinks, weapons, professional camera gear, oversized bags, or anything that could disrupt the event.
- Age Restrictions: Age rules may vary by event, time, or ticket type. Check your specific event details on AXS before you go.
For bag policies and event-day entry details, review your AXS event page before you go or ask Sports & Social Cary staff when you arrive.
Discover Other Venues in the Area
Cary and Raleigh keep live entertainment close, from lakeside concerts and amphitheater shows to indoor stages built for touring acts.
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre: Set by Symphony Lake in Cary, Koka Booth Amphitheatre hosts concerts, festivals, the NC Symphony’s Summerfest Series, and community events with seating for 7,000 guests.3
- Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek: This large outdoor Raleigh music venue opened in 1991 and hosts major touring artists, with a capacity of 20,000.4
- The Ritz Raleigh: The Ritz is a 12,000-square-foot indoor music and events space in Raleigh with a total capacity of 1,974.5
Sports & Social Cary Parking and Directions
Sports & Social Cary is located just off the I-40 inside Fenton, a multi-use shopping, dining, and entertainment space.
Public Transportation: Public transit options vary depending on where you’re coming from. For most event nights, rideshare or local drop-off near Fenton Gateway Drive may be the easiest choice, especially if you plan to stay late.
Driving: Sports & Social Cary is located at 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC 27511. There is parking located directly behind the venue, as well as throughout the Fenton development.1,2
Parking options include:
- Fenton Parking Garage: 480 Fenton Gtwy Dr, Cary, NC 27511
Food & Drink at Sports & Social Cary
Sports & Social Cary’s menu covers game-day favorites, cocktails, brunch, late-night options, draft beer, bottles, cans, wine, and zero-proof drinks.1 The food and drink setup matches the pace of this place: order food, grab drinks, watch multiple games, catch live music, and keep everyone in the group together.
About Sports & Social Cary
Sports & Social Cary opened in February 2023, just ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, after a multi-year effort to bring the concept to life in the area.6
The buildout shaped its southern sports-bar feel, with theatrical lighting around the PBR Mechanical Bull Pit, PBR Night Club, Sports & Social Restaurant, and Sports & Social Stage.7