Firebirds Home Double Header Today and Tomorrow

Plus we will be hosting a youth basketball clinic before tomorrow's game!

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Nicholas Ferrante
April 17, 2026

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Don’t miss out on two special Raleigh Firebirds home matchups this weekend, as the Firebirds host the DC Heat on back to back days! The first game is our Health Awareness game, which is at 7pm tonight. The second game is our youth sports game, tipping off at 4pm tomorrow. We will also be hosting a youth basketball clinic, for ages k-8th grade, from 2:30pm-4p, on Saturday before our home matchup. Before learning more about our weekend double-header in our home nest and tomorrow’s youth clinic, let's hear a word from today sponsor:

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Home Double Header this Weekend!

Friday night begins a 2 game series against the DC Heat both Friday April 17th at 7pm and Saturday April 18th at 4pm. Get your tickets today at raleighfirebirds.net or at the door. Chavis Memorial Park and Gymnasium located at 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Raleigh NC

Tonight 🆚 DC Heat
📍John Chavis Memorial Park
⏰ 7:00pm
📺 raleighfirebirds.net
📡 tbltv.tv
📲 Pregame show starts at 6:30 live on raleighfirebirds.net

Tomorrow 🆚 DC Heat
📍John Chavis Memorial Park
⏰ 4:00pm
📺 raleighfirebirds.net
📡 tbltv.tv
📲 Pregame show starts at 3:30 live on raleighfirebirds.net

Youth Basketball Clinic Prior to Tomorrow’s Game!

Raleigh Firebirds and YCG Host Youth Basketball Clinic Ahead of Youth Sports Game 🏀

RALEIGH, N.C. — YCG and the Raleigh Firebirds will host a youth basketball clinic on Saturday, April 18, giving local kids ages 6–11 the chance to train with the Firebirds’ Head Basketball Skills & Development Coach and other top coaches, and to take part in the Firebirds’ youth-sports festivities.

The clinic runs from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the John Chavis Memorial Center and is followed by the Firebirds’ tip-off at 4:00 PM.

Event highlights
- Who: Raleigh Firebirds and YCG
- What: Youth basketball clinic — skills, drills, and fun
- When: Saturday, April 18 — 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
- Where: John Chavis Memorial Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC
- Perks: Each participant will have a chance to win a free pair of Big Baller Brand basketball shoes

“We’re excited to bring a free clinic to Raleigh and give area kids an unforgettable experience right before the Firebirds Youth Sports Game,” said Wade Harris, TMO of the Raleigh Firebirds. “This event is about community, development, and having fun — on and off the court.”

“This partnership reflects The Basketball League’s commitment to growing the game at the youth level,” added Firebirds leadership.

Registration and media contacts
- For details and registration: 919-830-0305
- Email: [email protected] 
- More info: raleighfirebirds.net

About the Raleigh Firebirds
The Raleigh Firebirds are a professional basketball team committed to bringing high-quality entertainment and community programs to Raleigh and surrounding communities.

For press inquiries or additional information, please contact the phone number or email above. Go Firebirds! 🔥

Make sure to stay tuned for our next edition of the newsletter, as I will keep you up to date with everything going on with the Raleigh Firebirds!

Until then,

-Nicky