Tickets on-sale and promotions announced for 2026 USC Upstate Volleyball campaign
7/23/2026 8:18:00 AM | Women's Volleyball, General
2026 season marks program's first with paid admission; Ages 12 and under free compliments of Ingles
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – In just over 40 days, USC Upstate volleyball will once again take to the hardwood inside the G. B. Hodge Center and embark on the start of a 10-match home slate beginning Friday, September 4th. On the heels of one of the best seasons for the program in the last 20 years, USC Upstate has announced the introduction of ticket sales for volleyball for the first time in program history, beginning with the 2026 season. Â
All seating inside the G. B. Hodge Center for Upstate volleyball matches will be general admission, and season tickets are on sale now for just $50. Tickets for individual matches are $8.00 per person for ages 13 and older. Children age 12 and under are admitted free thanks to our longstanding partnership with Ingles Markets.  To purchase tickets, visit our secure online ticketing portal here. All tickets must be purchased online.
"Introducing volleyball season tickets is a significant step forward for our program and reflects the tremendous growth we've experienced over the past several years. The excitement surrounding Spartan Volleyball continues to build, and this initiative gives our fans the opportunity to be part of that momentum while making a direct impact on the experience of our student-athletes. We look forward to seeing our community rally behind them throughout the season!" said vice chancellor and director of athletics Matt Martin.
USC Upstate will be moving to paperless ticketing for the 2026-27 athletic calendar which will include volleyball and men's and women's basketball inside the Hodge Center and the implementation of ticket sales for the 2027 spring seasons for Spartan baseball and softball.Â
"I'm incredibly thankful to USC Upstate and Ingles Markets for believing in what we're building," said head volleyball coach Ali Skayhan. "The introduction of ticket sales is an exciting milestone for our program and another sign of the momentum surrounding Upstate Volleyball. We're proud to be part of the continued growth of women's sports, and grateful for partners who see the value in investing in our student-athletes and the experience we're creating. We truly believe our best volleyball is still ahead, and we can't wait to welcome the Spartan community back to the Hodge Center this fall."
The 2026 home match schedule begins Friday, September 4 at 4:00 pm against Alabama State and will continue the following afternoon against one of Division I's newest members, West Florida.
The final non-conference home match will be Friday, September 18 as part of a home-and-home back-to-back against Western Carolina. The Big South slate begins the following Friday for the renewal of the Ingles I-26 Rivalry against UNC Asheville – a match that will also highlight National Women's Health and Fitness Day (celebrated September 30th).
USC Upstate Family and Alumni Weekend is October 2 and 3 with Faculty and Staff Appreciation slated for October 2nd against High Point and Dig Pink will take place the following afternoon against Radford.
The Spartans are back at home to close a 5-match homestand the following weekend to face Charleston Southern and Presbyterian with the Friday, October 9th contest dubbed "Flapjack Friday" and Saturday's contest is Chiropractic Day recognizing the department's partnership with the Sherman College of Chiropractic.
The final home weekend is October 30 and 31 against Winthrop and Gardner-Webb. The opener of the weekend will be the 2nd Toys and Tiny Hearts Match as we encourage fans to bring a new unwrapped toy for the pediatric ward at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and we celebrate our seniors with a Halloween afternoon contest at 5:30 pm on October 31st.
In addition to supporting the program through the purchase of tickets for the 2026 season, you can also make a difference by donating to the USC Upstate Volleyball excellence fund. Donations may be made through the secure portal, linked here.
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All seating inside the G. B. Hodge Center for Upstate volleyball matches will be general admission, and season tickets are on sale now for just $50. Tickets for individual matches are $8.00 per person for ages 13 and older. Children age 12 and under are admitted free thanks to our longstanding partnership with Ingles Markets.  To purchase tickets, visit our secure online ticketing portal here. All tickets must be purchased online.
"Introducing volleyball season tickets is a significant step forward for our program and reflects the tremendous growth we've experienced over the past several years. The excitement surrounding Spartan Volleyball continues to build, and this initiative gives our fans the opportunity to be part of that momentum while making a direct impact on the experience of our student-athletes. We look forward to seeing our community rally behind them throughout the season!" said vice chancellor and director of athletics Matt Martin.
USC Upstate will be moving to paperless ticketing for the 2026-27 athletic calendar which will include volleyball and men's and women's basketball inside the Hodge Center and the implementation of ticket sales for the 2027 spring seasons for Spartan baseball and softball.Â
"I'm incredibly thankful to USC Upstate and Ingles Markets for believing in what we're building," said head volleyball coach Ali Skayhan. "The introduction of ticket sales is an exciting milestone for our program and another sign of the momentum surrounding Upstate Volleyball. We're proud to be part of the continued growth of women's sports, and grateful for partners who see the value in investing in our student-athletes and the experience we're creating. We truly believe our best volleyball is still ahead, and we can't wait to welcome the Spartan community back to the Hodge Center this fall."
The 2026 home match schedule begins Friday, September 4 at 4:00 pm against Alabama State and will continue the following afternoon against one of Division I's newest members, West Florida.
The final non-conference home match will be Friday, September 18 as part of a home-and-home back-to-back against Western Carolina. The Big South slate begins the following Friday for the renewal of the Ingles I-26 Rivalry against UNC Asheville – a match that will also highlight National Women's Health and Fitness Day (celebrated September 30th).
USC Upstate Family and Alumni Weekend is October 2 and 3 with Faculty and Staff Appreciation slated for October 2nd against High Point and Dig Pink will take place the following afternoon against Radford.
The Spartans are back at home to close a 5-match homestand the following weekend to face Charleston Southern and Presbyterian with the Friday, October 9th contest dubbed "Flapjack Friday" and Saturday's contest is Chiropractic Day recognizing the department's partnership with the Sherman College of Chiropractic.
The final home weekend is October 30 and 31 against Winthrop and Gardner-Webb. The opener of the weekend will be the 2nd Toys and Tiny Hearts Match as we encourage fans to bring a new unwrapped toy for the pediatric ward at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and we celebrate our seniors with a Halloween afternoon contest at 5:30 pm on October 31st.
In addition to supporting the program through the purchase of tickets for the 2026 season, you can also make a difference by donating to the USC Upstate Volleyball excellence fund. Donations may be made through the secure portal, linked here.
Â
Connect with the SpartansÂ
Facebook.com/UpstateAthleticsÂ
X | @UpstateVB | @UpstateSpartansÂ
Instagram | @UpstateVB | @UpstateSpartansÂ
YouTube.com/UpstateSpartans
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