Pro Basketball, Live Music and Sunday Baseball Highlight Fayetteville Weekend
Fayetteville, NC – March 22, 2026 – Pro basketball, live music and college baseball headline a packed weekend across Fayetteville from Crown Arena to JP Riddle Stadium.
It’s been a lively first full weekend of spring in Fayetteville, with sports fans and music lovers filling venues across the city.
Fayetteville Liberty Return to Crown Arena
Professional basketball was back in the spotlight Saturday evening as the Fayetteville Liberty hosted the DMV Soldiers at Crown Arena. Tipoff was set for 6 p.m., drawing fans to the Coliseum Drive complex for another chance to cheer on the hometown team.
The matchup added to a steady run of events at Crown Arena this month. Weekend games like this continue to bring consistent foot traffic to the area, reinforcing the venue’s role as a central gathering place for large-scale entertainment in Fayetteville.
Country Fusion Night on Raeford Road
Across town, Paddy’s Irish Public House on Raeford Road offered a different kind of energy Saturday night with its Country Fusion Night. The 18+ event featured free line dance lessons from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by open dancing.
Held twice a month, the gathering has become a familiar date for local dance enthusiasts. Organizers say the event offers a relaxed but high-energy setting where residents can enjoy music, movement and a night out without traveling far from home.
Sunday Baseball at JP Riddle Stadium
The weekend wraps up Sunday afternoon with college baseball at JP Riddle Stadium. Fayetteville Technical Community College is hosting Southeastern-Whiteville, with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m.
Games at the historic Legion Road stadium remain a go-to option for affordable family entertainment. General admission is set at $10, giving residents a chance to enjoy spring weather and local athletics in a longtime community venue.
From hardwood action at Crown Arena to line dancing on Raeford Road and baseball at JP Riddle Stadium, Fayetteville residents found plenty of ways to get out and make the most of the season’s opening weekend.
Sources
- https://local.aarp.org/event/fayetteville-liberty-vs-dmv-soldiers-2026-03-21-tm-fayetteville-nc.html
- https://allevents.in/fayetteville/3rd-saturdays-country-fusion-night-on-march-21st/200029760240705
- https://www.faytechcc.edu/events/2026-03-22/
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