About the Carolina Blaze
The Carolina Blaze enter the 2026 AUSL season holding the No. 1 overall pick in the College Draft, giving them the first selection on May 4 at 7 PM ET on ESPN2. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the Blaze play their home games at Smith Family Stadium on the Duke University campus.
In 2025, the Blaze drafted Emma Lemley (Pick #3) and Ana Gold (Pick #9). Gold earned 2025 AUSL Rookie of the Year honors in her debut season.
Venue: Smith Family Stadium
- Location: Duke University East Campus, Durham, NC 27708
- Capacity: ~900 spectators
- Parking: Accessible parking in the Bivins Lot off Brodie Gym Drive. General parking in Duke East Campus lots.
- Facilities: Three indoor batting cages, press box with separate radio/TV/media booths, 17×32-foot Daktronics videoboard (installed 2024)
The Blaze will host 10 home games during the 2026 season (June 9 through July 20). Smith Family Stadium is the first women’s professional sports property in North Carolina.
2026 Season
- 2026 Draft Pick: #1 overall
- Head Coach: TBA
- General Manager: TBA
The Blaze open the 2026 season at home on June 9 against the Portland Cascade at 5:00 PM ET.
Roster
The full Carolina Blaze roster will be updated following the 2026 AUSL College Draft on May 4.