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Where to Watch the Carolina Hurricanes in Downtown Raleigh


Downtown Raleigh is rallying behind the Carolina Hurricanes as they compete for the Stanley Cup.

After a two game run in Moore Square, the City of Raleigh is moving the Official Carolina Hurricanes Watch Parties to Red Hat Amphitheater! Join us to cheer on our hometown team as they continue in the Stanley Cup Final.

For away games, join the Official Watch Parties at the Lenovo Center or watch with fans at your favorite downtown bar or restaurant. See below for a list of places to watch.

Official Home Game Watch Party Schedule:

Game 1: Tuesday, June 2 at Moore Square
Game 2: Thursday, June 4 at Moore Square

Game 5: Thursday, June 11 at Red Hat Amphitheater

Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the puck drops at 8 p.m.

Free admission, rain or shine. 

For more information about the event, visit this link or contact the Red Hat Amphitheater team with questions.

Know Before You Go

  • Red Hat Amphitheater is located at 500 S. McDowell St.
  • The venue's bag policy will be in effect. 
  • Bring your own blanket. No outside chairs are allowed, and lawn chairs will not be available for rental. Seating is available in Sections 1-7 on a first-come, first-served basis. 
  • No outside food and beverages are allowed in the venue. Concessions and several food trucks will be operating onsite. Or you can stop by a nearby business to pregame or grab a bite to eat with friends! 
  • Parking is available in several nearby parking decks. Find more information about parking here and here.
  • We anticipate a big crowd, so please consider carpooling, using ride shares, public transit, and walking or riding your bike or scooter to cheer on the Canes!

More Places to Watch Downtown

Downtown businesses across the district are showing the games and cheering on the Canes. Participating locations include:

Smoky Hollow

The Avenue

Bitter Social

Johnson Street Yacht Club

The Brass Tap

Raleigh Times Bar*

Smash Social Club

Raleigh Beer Garden*

Hibernian Pub*

Morgan Street Food Hall

Botanical Lounge

Landmark Tavern

The Davie *

Transfer Co *

Crank Arm Brewing *

My Way Tavern

Tin Roof

Woody's at City Market *

Neptune's Parlour *

Le Dive *

Sunflower's Cafe

Stanbury

Sitti & Gravy Courtyards * 

Bloc83 Courtyard *

Check with individual businesses for game-day specials and watch party details. If you're a downtown business who will be showing the game, let us know so we can add you to the list!

Gear Up

Need Canes gear to show your support? Stop by DECO Raleigh * to shop local and show your Hurricanes pride.

Fly the Flag

Are you a downtown Raleigh small business that wants to show support for the Canes? We'd love to help paint downtown red. Contact us to inquire about receiving a Carolina Hurricanes flag to display at your business while supplies last.

Accepts the Downtown Raleigh Gift Card