Spartanburg, SC Facilities for Tournament Planners
Softball, golf and cross-country facilities highlight a South Carolina city that hosts national championshipsIntroduction
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
At the intersection of two bustling highways—I-85 and I-26—Spartanburg is within driving distance of major Southern cities like Birmingham, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Richmond. But beyond a premier geographical location, this town offers so much more, from its various extracurricular attractions to incredible athletic facilities.
Your Spartanburg adventure begins at the BMW Performance Driving School, where visitors can enhance their driving skills and have fun in the process. The setting: a versatile driving course equipped with a skid pad, slalom course, and water walls. Great times await under the expert guidance of professional driving instructors, behind the wheel of a fleet of new BMWs. You can also head over to Croft State Park, which offers over 20 miles of biking and hiking trails, a playground, and picnicking and camping areas.
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“Spartanburg is on the rise thanks to the county’s collaborative spirit, led by OneSpartanburg, Inc.’s work to deliver for the community. That’s a major part of why so many special things are happening across Spartanburg County.”
— Tyson Jeffers, Hub City Spartanburgers
John Mark Freeze
Vice President of Sports Tourism Development
Spartanburg, South Carolina Local Activites
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Spartanburg, South Carolina Facilities Spotlight
North Spartanburg Park
Sports Covered: Basketball, Softball, BMX
As a sports complex, North Spartanburg Park is a picture of versatility: it has five baseball/softball fields, a BMX track, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic shelters, a playground, restrooms, and a half-mile walking trail. Little compares to a sunny afternoon at this facility, taking in a youth sports tournament, eating lunch by the picnic area, then going for a leisurely stroll.
Fifth Third Park
Sports Covered: Basketball, Softball
A state-of-the-art minor league baseball stadium and home to the Hub City Spartanburgers. It features a seating capacity of approximately 5,250 (with 3,500 fixed seats) and includes premium suites, club spaces, concessions, and a wrap‑around concourse. The park plays a key role in Spartanburg’s downtown revitalization and serves as a vibrant hub for sports, entertainment, and local culture.
The Carolina Country Club
Sports Covered: Golf
The Tom Jackson designed 18-hole championship layout, thought to be among the best courses in the Upstate, meanders through a beautiful natural setting that brings their stream and signature lake into play on several holes. The course can stretch as long as 7,000 yards from the Championship tee and play as short as 4,700 yards from their Red tee. With six sets of tees available, The Carolina Country Club is both a challenge and a treat to play for all skill levels. The Carolina Country Club plays host to the Korn Ferry Tour BMW Charity Pro-Am, Carolina Cup – a men’s NCAA Division I collegiate tournament, among other junior and collegiate golf events annually.
TYGER RIVER PARK
Sports Covered: Softball, baseball
Tyger River Park, one of the South’s premier baseball and softball tournament complexes, features 12 youth baseball/softball fields arranged in convenient four-field clusters, a championship stadium seating 600 people and with unmatched site amenities, clubhouse, concession areas, umpire changing rooms, lounge, VIP Suite, wireless internet, covered seating, two playgrounds and flat-screen TVs at each pod. Located 15 miles from downtown, Tyger River Park has hosted the USSSA Global Sports Baseball World Series, NJCAA Division II Softball World Series, ASA/USA Girl’s 18 U Class A National World Series and NSA Girls Fast-Pitch Class B World Series, among other events. All fields are dirt and irrigated. Eight fields have permanent fences at 275 feet, two fields have permanent fences at 220 feet and two fields have permanent fences at 260 feet. The stadium field has a permanent 300-foot fence. Ample parking and restroom facilities are available.
Milliken Arboretum
Sports Covered: Cross Country
The Milliken Arboretum is home to one of the premier cross-country venues in the Southeast. The course hosts numerous youth, high school and collegiate meets, including NCAA DI Regionals & NCAA DII Regionals. In 2025,
Milliken will host the NCAA DIII National Championship. The Eye Opener, one of the premier high school cross country meets in the country boasts over 3,200 runners per year.
VA-DU-MAR MCMILLAN PARK
Sports Covered: Soccer, Football, Rugby, Pickleball, Tennis, Disc golf
Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park covers all the essentials for athletes and fans alike. The park features full-sized natural grass multipurpose fields, eight pickleball courts, five tennis courts, and an 18-hole disc golf course. It’s a versatile setting for soccer tournaments, rugby matches, tennis competitions, or a casual round of disc golf—all in a well-maintained venue that draws South Carolina’s most dedicated sports enthusiasts.
The Star Center
Sports Covered: Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Lacrosse
Again, facts first: the Star Center is a top-notch Spartanburg attraction because it boasts a 100,000-square-foot indoor sports center with outdoor multipurpose fields (four grass, two turf), four basketball courts, and eight volleyball courts. No matter the sport or event, whether it is a youth volleyball camp, a basketball travel tournament, or an adult soccer league, the Star Center uses sports as an outlet to get athletes to the next level on and off the court.
Wofford College
Sports Covered: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Football, Baseball, Softball
Opened in 2017, the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium at Wofford College spans 123,000 square feet and features a 3,400-seat basketball arena and a 500-seat volleyball venue. It replaced Benjamin Johnson Arena and serves as the home for Wofford College’s women’s and men’s basketball teams and volleyball. Additionally, Russell C. King Field, with a capacity of 1,000 seats, is an on-campus, natural turf baseball stadium.
Middle Tyger YMCA
Sports Covered: Swimming
This YMCA is perfect for casual swimming lessons or a more intense in-the-water event. Middle Tyger is equipped with an indoor 50-meter competition pool and a 25-yard teaching and therapy pool, helping swimmers grow and giving community members the chance to jump in the pool at just about any time.