RALEIGH, N.C. - Another year, another strong signal of growth for the Carolina Hurricanes.
After the team reached the pinnacle of the sport for the second time in franchise history in June, fan support has continued to run parallel to the on-ice success.
The organization now touts a streak of 169 regular-season and postseason sellouts and has sold out of season-ticket packages for the 2026-27 season. Tuesday’s campaign opener against the Florida Panthers drew a standing-room-only crowd of 19,250, the largest regular-season home attendance at Lenovo Center.
Two years after the new naming-rights agreement, upgrades to the building continue as well, including the opening of the new 300-level view bar and bunker suites in the last 365 days.
Outside the building, a $1 billion mixed-use development project is still ahead.
It doesn’t take a lot of convincing to see that business is booming. Sportico’s annual franchise valuation rankings, released on Tuesday, confirmed as much.
Up 16% from last year’s figure, the team has crossed the $2 billion threshold for the first time, coming in at $2.2 billion and ranking 15th among all franchises.
When Tom Dundon became the majority owner in January 2018, Forbes’ latest ranking had the team valued at $230 million — dead last in the NHL. In 2026, Dundon and the Canes also added three more investors, welcoming Bobby Farnham, Marc Grandisson, and Brett Jefferson.
Beyond its success as a franchise, the team has continued to boost Raleigh’s economy, pumping in over $48 million during its 2026 Stanley Cup run.
Looking ahead, the organization launched Hurricanes Hockey Network for this season as its new exclusive local television home. Deals with Prime Video, Fubo, and Spectrum, along with over-the-air agreements with WRAL and additional affiliates, aim to bring Hurricanes hockey to a wider audience than ever.
