The stadium was originally named SAS Soccer Park and underwent a name change following a naming rights agreement with WakeMed Health & Hospitals.
The complex has hosted the NCAA Women's College Cup multiple times, a premier event in collegiate soccer.
The main stadium pitch features a specific sub-surface drainage system designed to maintain playability during North Carolina's heavy summer rainfall.
It is one of the few facilities in the United States that serves as a dedicated professional soccer-specific stadium within a municipal park setting.
The complex includes a dedicated media center and high-level training locker rooms designed to meet FIFA professional standards.
Beyond soccer, the park has served as a venue for major regional cross-country running championships due to its expansive grass fields.
WakeMed Soccer Park is a multi-field athletic complex in Cary, North Carolina, serving as the primary home for the North Carolina Courage of the NWSL and North Carolina FC of the USL Championship. The facility features a 10,000-seat main stadium surrounded by multiple lighted practice and tournament fields. It hosts regional and national youth soccer tournaments, collegiate championships, and high school athletic events throughout the year. The complex utilizes high-quality Bermuda grass and synthetic turf surfaces to accommodate diverse sports training and competition needs. Originally known as the SAS Soccer Park, it has undergone several expansions to support professional-grade athletic infrastructure. The site is owned by the Town of Cary and managed in partnership with professional club operations.
From the elevated concourse above the main stadium seating area, providing a panoramic view of the pitch against the backdrop of the park's wooded perimeter.
Check the official North Carolina Courage or NCFC schedule for game-day traffic alerts, as parking can reach capacity during marquee events.
Bring sun protection, as the main stadium seating has limited permanent coverage and reflects intense midday heat.
Arrive early if you plan to visit for a youth tournament, as navigating the sprawling parking lots between fields can take significant time.
Do not attempt to walk onto the competition fields, as strict maintenance protocols are in place for the professional-grade turf.
Operations fluctuate based on the professional season schedule; fields are occasionally closed for private league tournaments or turf maintenance.
No outside food or beverages permitted during ticketed professional events; standard professional sports conduct policies apply.
