Asheville's sports calendar runs year-round, and fall and winter bring a strong lineup. Collegiate volleyball, a historic golf tournament, and high school wrestling are all coming to Buncombe County. Each one is worth building a mountain trip around. Here's what's coming, with details from our partner, the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission.
Ingles Blue Ridge Volleyball Returns Downtown
The Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic returns September 4–6 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville. The NCAA Division I women’s preseason invitational features Western Carolina, Seton Hall, Bellarmine, Jacksonville State, and hometown favorite UNC Asheville. With three days of matches downtown, fans can easily pair competition with an Asheville meal or afternoon of exploring. See the full Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic schedule.
Celebrate Skyview’s Historic Golf Legacy
The 66th Annual Skyview Golf Tournament tees off September 21–22 at the Country Club of Asheville. Founded by Asheville’s Black golfing community in 1959, Skyview created competitive opportunities when segregation limited access to many courses and tournaments. Its professional and amateur divisions continue a tradition rooted in competition, inclusion and community. Discover more about Skyview Golf’s Asheville legacy.
Championship Volleyball Arrives in November
Volleyball returns to Harrah’s Cherokee Center November 19–22 for the Ingles Southern Conference Volleyball Championship. Three-time defending champion Wofford will pursue a fourth consecutive tournament title, while new conference member Tennessee Tech brings fresh excitement to the field. Over four days, teams will compete for the championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA Volleyball Championship, all in the heart of downtown Asheville. Add Ingles SoCon Volleyball to your calendar today.
Winter Begins on the Wrestling Mat
The 9th annual Ingles Great Smoky Mountain Grapple returns December 18–19 after a 2025 event that welcomed nearly 900 athletes for 1,615 matches. Last year’s field included 47 total schools, including: 42 varsity teams, 224 girls’ division wrestlers, and competitors from five states. The upcoming Grapple promises another energetic finish to the year for athletes and families. Find out more about this year's grapple.
Recaps of Recent Sporting Events
Relive the Asheville Tennis Open
The 94th Asheville Open brought generations of players to Aston Park Tennis Center in July, welcoming 366 adult and junior boys and girls ages 12–18 to its 12 lighted clay courts. $14,000 of the tournament cash revenue will support Asheville Tennis Association outreach, including programs for underserved youth and adaptive athletes. Read the full Asheville Tennis Open recap.
Relive Gran Fondo
Asheville Gran Fondo Asheville welcomed 619 registered cyclists on July 19, representing 30 states, Washington, D.C., and several countries. Riders ages 8 to 79 followed three routes through downtown and the Blue Ridge, raising $15,000 for The White Line Foundation and building momentum for Asheville’s 2027 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships. Read the full Gran Fondo Asheville recap.
Turn Game Day into an Asheville Getaway
Make a sporting event the anchor for an Asheville getaway. Check schedules and ticket information before you travel, then leave room for local food, galleries, shops, fall color, and time outdoors. Explore every upcoming event at AshevilleSportsCommission.com.
About the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission
The Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to attracting and supporting sporting events that enhance quality of life, promote health and wellness, and generate economic impact throughout Western North Carolina. Through partnerships with event organizers, ABRSC showcases Asheville as a premier destination for sports and competition.