2026 USC Upstate Baseball Promo Calendar Announced
2/20/2026 2:16:00 PM | Baseball
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – USC Upstate Athletics has unveiled the fun-filled promotional schedule for the 2026 baseball season, offering fans an array of engaging experiences at Cleveland S. Harley Park. From youth participation opportunities to fan giveaways and themed game days, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Admission
Admission to all on-campus USC Upstate baseball game is free, compliments of Ingles, the official supermarket of the Spartans. For the three games Upstate is the home team at local minor league stadiums, Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers (Class A - Rangers) on March 10 vs. Wofford and May 12 vs. Clemson as well as Fluor Field, home of the Greenville Drive (Class A - Red Sox), tickets are on-sale now and more information may be found here.Â
Field of Dreams
Young baseball and softball players can take the field with the Spartans for the national anthem before each home game. Youth teams can sign up at upstatespartans.com/fieldofdreams.
Fan-Favorite Promotions Return
Back by popular demand, Free Dog Friday ensures that the first 30 students in attendance at Friday home games during Big South play receive a voucher for a free hot dog, redeemable after the third inning. This promotion will be available on the following dates:
Our wiffleball field is available for kids to play and live out their big league dreams in the grass areas between Harley Park and Cyrill Stadium. Sparty's Sandlot, presented by SuperChix, is open from the 1st inning of each home game to either the 5th Inning Stretch (softball) or 7th Inning Stretch (baseball), weather permitting for games in March through May. (Play at your own risk.)
Kid's Run the Bases
Calling all kids! Run on the same field as your favorite Spartan baseball players after EVERY Saturday home game! Sprint from first to home and score just like the Spartans!
In-Game Promotions to Keep Fans Engaged
All promotions subject to change.
For more information, contact assistant AD for marketing and fan experience Brooks Leger at Rleger@uscupstate.edu or Emma Hudson at hudsonen@email.uscupstate.edu.
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Admission
Admission to all on-campus USC Upstate baseball game is free, compliments of Ingles, the official supermarket of the Spartans. For the three games Upstate is the home team at local minor league stadiums, Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers (Class A - Rangers) on March 10 vs. Wofford and May 12 vs. Clemson as well as Fluor Field, home of the Greenville Drive (Class A - Red Sox), tickets are on-sale now and more information may be found here.Â
Field of Dreams
Young baseball and softball players can take the field with the Spartans for the national anthem before each home game. Youth teams can sign up at upstatespartans.com/fieldofdreams.
Fan-Favorite Promotions Return
Back by popular demand, Free Dog Friday ensures that the first 30 students in attendance at Friday home games during Big South play receive a voucher for a free hot dog, redeemable after the third inning. This promotion will be available on the following dates:
- March 13, 3pm vs. High Point
- March 27, 5pm vs. UNC Asheville
- April 10, 6pm vs. Charleston Southern
- May 1, 6pm vs. Gardner-Webb
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- February 20-22 – Celebration National Trading Card Day
- Be one of the first 50 fans on each day to get a free team set of USC Upstate baseball cards!
- March 13 – Big South Championship Giveaway (item to be announced)
- Celebrate history being made by securing an USC Upstate Baseball Big South Giveaway item!
- March 14 – St. Patrick's Day, the Spartan Way!
- We bleed green all year long, so what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by showing up in your Spartan Green
- March 27 – Country Jams Jukebox
- Break out your boots, buckets and big ole hats and enjoy our country music themed game
- March 28 – SINGO! Presented by Wings, ETC.
- Catch a ballgame and win prizes playing music bingo (SINGO) presented by Wings, ETC! Grab your cards from the stadium, and listen for the music during inning breaks.
- April 10 – Alumni Night (Tentative)
- Join us in welcoming history back to Cleveland S. Harley Park and celebrate the alumni who built our program!
- May 2 – Pups at the Park!
- Free USC Upstate branded doggie water bowls for the first 50 pooches in the park … on a leash!
- May 5Â Â - Cinco De Mayo (Fluor Field)
- More details to come!
- May 14Â - Mother's Day Celebration
- Join the team as we celebrate all of the moms who help us achieve our dreams. See baseball player's moms throw out the first pitch!
- May 15-16 Senior Day (TBD)
- Celebrate with us as we thank our baseball seniors for their contributions to this historic program!
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- Celebrate with us as we thank our baseball seniors for their contributions to this historic program!
Our wiffleball field is available for kids to play and live out their big league dreams in the grass areas between Harley Park and Cyrill Stadium. Sparty's Sandlot, presented by SuperChix, is open from the 1st inning of each home game to either the 5th Inning Stretch (softball) or 7th Inning Stretch (baseball), weather permitting for games in March through May. (Play at your own risk.)
Kid's Run the Bases
Calling all kids! Run on the same field as your favorite Spartan baseball players after EVERY Saturday home game! Sprint from first to home and score just like the Spartans!
In-Game Promotions to Keep Fans Engaged
- Sully's Steal/Strikeout Inning: If the Spartans record a steal (softball) or strikeout (baseball) in the third inning, all fans in attendance receive a free combo upgrade from Sully's Steamers, redeemable within 48 hours at their location.
- Bojangles Bo'Berry Blast Inning: If USC Upstate hits a home run in the fourth inning, all fans in attendance receive a coupon for a free Bo'Berry Biscuit from Bojangles.
All promotions subject to change.
For more information, contact assistant AD for marketing and fan experience Brooks Leger at Rleger@uscupstate.edu or Emma Hudson at hudsonen@email.uscupstate.edu.
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