Raleigh Firebirds Professional Men’s Basketball

The Carolina Firebirds are an American professional basketball team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a member of The Basketball League (TBL).

07/06/2026

Today marks a significant moment in the evolution of our organization.

After extensive planning, thoughtful conversations, and countless hours of work behind the scenes, we are proud to officially announce that the Raleigh Firebirds will now be rebranded as the Carolina Firebirds.

This decision was not made lightly. It came through a long and deliberate process that involved evaluating our growth, our vision, and the impact we want to make moving forward. There were tough conversations and difficult choices along the way, but every step was taken with one goal in mind building something bigger than ourselves.

Let me be clear, this change does not mean we are leaving Raleigh.

Raleigh will always be our home. It is where the Firebirds were built, where our foundation was established, and where our identity was shaped. Everything we do will continue to stem from Raleigh, and it will remain the heartbeat of our organization.

The transition to the Carolina Firebirds represents something greater and that’s inclusion.

We are expanding our vision to embrace the entire state of North Carolina. This rebrand allows us to connect with communities across all cities and towns, bringing people together through the game of basketball. Our goal is to unite, inspire, and grow the sport while creating opportunities to engage with families statewide.

You can expect to see the Firebirds making our way across North Carolina hosting events, building relationships, and creating experiences that bring communities together.

Stay connected with us by following our Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms to keep up with everything we have coming next.

To our sponsors and partners we are incredibly grateful for your continued support, trust and belief in what we are building have made this moment possible.

This is just the beginning of a new chapter going into the 2027 TBL Season.

We are the Carolina Firebirds!

Christopher Lightner General Manager Carolina Firebirds

06/13/2026

We have some big news heating up and something bold is coming soon to unite fans across the state of North Carolina.

05/25/2026

Raleigh, NC - The Raleigh Firebirds captured their second straight Southeastern Division championship with a heart stopping 119-118 win over the Fayetteville Liberty Saturday night at Crown Arena. Julian Gamble sealed the title with a buzzer beating put back and one, completing a dramatic comeback that erased a 22 point third quarter deficit.
Fayetteville controlled much of the night, building a large lead in the third quarter and carrying momentum into the final period. The Firebirds flipped the script with intense defensive pressure and a sudden offensive surge. Daquon Antoine, Julian Gamble and Dominique Sutton led Raleigh's charge.

Key moments:
- Midway through the third, the Liberty led by as many as 22 points.

- Raleigh tightened defensively, forced turnovers and began converting on close-range opportunities.

- DJ Thomas and Daquon Antoine hit timely three-pointers; Dominique Sutton buried a corner triple that swung momentum.

- Antoine's back-to-back threes cut the deficit to one late in the game.

- Shakeef Daniels ripped a steal on the Liberty's next possession, giving Raleigh one final chance.

- Coach Kenny Collins called a timeout, drew up a last-minute play, and the Firebirds executed perfectly. Gamble followed a missed shot with a put-back, giving the Firebirds a one point lead. The buzzer sounded and the Firebirds won a 119-118 victory.

The win earns the Firebirds the Southeastern Division crown and a first-round bye in the
2026 TBL playoffs.

The Liberty will head to Kissimmee, Florida for a play-in matchup against the Kissimmee Lamb.

Firebirds 2nd Round Southeastern Division Finals:

Firebirds vs winner of Kissimmee Lamb/Fayetteville Liberty play in game.

Thursday 7pm @ Chavis Community Center 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Raleigh NC.

Friday 7:30pm @ Word of God Christian Academy 3000 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610.

Sunday (if necessary) 4pm Word of God Christian Academy

For tickets and game-day information, follow the Raleigh Firebirds on Instagram . For media inquiries or more details, email [email protected] or text 919-830-0305.

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04/01/2026

The Firebirds are at the break and are 4-2 in the first six games of the 2026 season. We’ve wasted no time improving our roster and finalizing what looks to be a team that has a great chance to compete for the title! First by adding former NC State Wolfpack standout and overseas veteran Richard Howell. The final addition is a Durham native and Kansas St/NCCU star Dominique Sutton. These two seasoned veterans complement a front court that already includes 6’9 Julian Gamble Durham native and University of Miami star and 6’9 Darius Leonard from the University of Wake Forest. Its our first NCCU player and our first NC State player. All NC State students and NCCU students get in for Free!! All alums half price (10.00). Text 919-830-0305 or email [email protected] for more details. Go to raleighfirebirds.net to get your tickets

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