The Wilmington Arena Project is a community-led nonprofit working to bring a community-owned and operated multipurpose arena to Wilmington; built by the community, for the community.

This arena is envisioned as a home for professional hockey and basketball, concerts, youth sports, and major regional events. Creating year-round economic activity, community pride, and opportunities for future generations. Rather than relying solely on outside developers, our goal is to ensure Wilmington residents and local partners have a meaningful stake in this asset.

On April 25, we’re bringing the community together at Riverfront Park for a Carolina Hurricanes playoff watch party and festival featuring live music, interactive games, family-friendly activities, and a shared playoff experience on the riverfront. This event is more than a watch party—it’s a rally point for a bold, locally driven vision.

Proceeds from this event directly support the next critical step of the project: funding a third-party feasibility study, which is required to unlock institutional and endowment capital and move the arena from concept to reality.

By attending, donating, or sponsoring this event, you’re not just supporting a night of fun—you’re helping lay the foundation for a community-owned arena that will serve Wilmington for decades to come.

Thank you for being part of the movement.

Michael Vollmin

Founder - Wilmington Arena Project

Arena Rising: Carolina Hurricanes Playoff Watch Party and Festival

By Wilmington Arena Project

Arena Rising: Carolina Hurricanes Playoff Watch Party and Festival

A Hurricanes playoff watch party supporting Wilmington’s community-owned arena vision