Carolina Blaze | Professional Softball in Durham, North Carolina

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The Carolina Blaze selected Karlyn Pickens, Reese Atwood, and Dakota Kennedy in the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League College Draft.

Blaze Select Pickens No. 1, Add Offensive Production at College Draft

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Carolina Blaze Select Pickens No. 1, Add Offensive Production at AUSL College Draft

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First Look: Carolina Blaze Home Uniform

Carolina Blaze Announce 2026 Schedule, Single Game Tickets

Blaze players, including Kayla Kowalik, Taylor Edwards, Ana Gold, and Emma Lemley, line up on the field in their white uniforms to high-five Aubrey Leach.

Meet the Carolina Blaze

The Carolina Blaze are one of the four original teams in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) – a professional softball league in the United States. The Blaze play at Smith Family Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. The 2026 season features 25 games and begins June 9.

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Blazin' Speed 🔥

Blazin' Speed 🔥

mckenzie clark home run and bat drop

mckenzie clark home run and bat drop

mckenzie clark beats out infield single

mckenzie clark beats out infield single

Devyn Netz hits three doubles during this All-Star Cup series

Devyn Netz hits three doubles during this All-Star Cup series

Asking our players to answer a serious question and then speaking gibberish

Asking our players to answer a serious question and then speaking gibberish

Aubrey Leach Homerun

Aubrey Leach Homerun

Keilani Ricketts Strikeouts ❌

Keilani Ricketts Strikeouts ❌

Carolina Blaze Press Conference | Durham, NC | January 21, 2026

Carolina Blaze Press Conference | Durham, NC | January 21, 2026

carolina blaze makes a home in durham 💖

carolina blaze makes a home in durham 💖

Kayla Kowalik Homerun

Kayla Kowalik Homerun

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Gear up for the inaugural 2025 Blaze season.

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