Upstate South Carolina Ranks #1 in Sports Markets | Greenville News

Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina, just topped the 2026 Sports Business Journal rankings—beating out Portland and Charleston—thanks to a powerhouse mix of minor league baseball, hockey, and soccer teams. The Drive, Spartanburgers, Swamp Rabbits, and Triumph SC are fueling explosive local growth: new businesses, stadium upgrades, booming ticket sales, and massive economic development. This isn’t just about games—it’s a coordinated regional strategy turning Upstate into a sports and economic hub, with billions invested and communities thriving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wspa.com/sports/greenville-spartanburg-named-no-1-minor-league-market-in-the-nation-by-sbj/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e62adb42bbed1506 Report issues to [email protected].