CARY – The North Carolina Courage are bringing back the highly successful Courageously Cool Summer initiative for matches at First Horizon Stadium over the next two months.  

Launched last year, the program received strong feedback for its features designed to keep fans comfortable and energized during the hottest months of the year. Key elements to return include 10 misting stations, water and ice refill stations, sunscreen and paper fan giveaways, and more.  

This year’s upgrades include beach chairs and lounging amenities in the misting zones, ice-dunking buckets, paper seat mats, and other enhancements based on learnings and feedback.   

“Summers are hot in North Carolina, but that is part of the environment our players compete in at the highest level of the sport. They continue to perform through those conditions, and they deserve strong support from our fans throughout the season,” Courage Chief Business Officer Ralph Vuono. “As a front office, our responsibility is to make sure that when fans come out to support them, we are delivering the best possible matchday experience.’

In addition to the matchday activations, the Courage will bring mobile splash pads and cooling fun to various community events throughout the Triangle all summer long. Follow the team on social media for updates on dates, times and locations.  

The Courage finished the first portion of the season on a hot streak, winning three straight matches leading into the June break. The team returns to the field July 4, 6:30 p.m., with the debut of the 2026 edition of Courageously Cool as it hosts Seattle Reign FC.

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