Greenville, South Carolina, takes the trophy when it comes to creating an all-around experience, and lately everyone seems to be declaring Greenville a winner. Recently ranked the “#2 Best Place to Travel in 2018 (In the World)” by Travel + Leisure, you have all the reasons in the world to think seriously about Greenville.

Greenville’s central Southeast location in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along with world-class facilities like the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, have made it a sports magnet for events including the upcoming 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. Its friendly four-season climate, award-winning and walkable downtown, and countless opportunities for fun on and off the court, field or course put Greenville front and center on the sports map.

Destination Facts

Hotel Rooms Downtown 1,300
Hotel Rooms in Surrounding Area 9,000
Restaurants 600
Sports Venues 80
Largest Indoor Venue Bons Secours Wellness Arena
Largest Outdoor Venue Fluor Field at the West End
Closest Airport Greenville-Spartanburg International

Recently Hosted

>2017 and 2019 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament
>2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods
>2017 USA Karate National Championship & Team Trials
>2017 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship
>2017Southern Conference Baseball Championships

What’s New

>Fluor Field at the West End recently completed $10 million in facility upgrades.

>There are three new properties under development and three more in the planning stage and slated to open by 2020

Key Indoor Venues

Furman University
PavilionRecreation Complex
Greenville ConventionCenter

Key Outdoor Venues

Fluor Field at the West End
Conestee Park
MeSA Soccer Complex

Contact

Robin Wright, Senior Sales Manager-Sports
864-421-0000 x105
wright@visitgreenvillesc.com
visitgreenvillesc.com

Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Located in the heart of downtown Greenville, the Bon Secours Wellness Arena is an ultramodern, 15,000-seat sports arena. Recognized as one of the top 50 venues in the world, the $63 million facility is one of the Upstate's top destinations, offering the ultimate atmosphere for sports events. In addition to being the home ice for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team (an affiliate of the NY Rangers), the Bon Secours Wellness Arena frequently hosts mat sports such as martial arts, wrestling, boxing, hockey, or cheerleading and dance groups. Events recently hosted include the2019 & 2017 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament, 2017 USA Karate National Championships and U.S. Team Trials, and the 2017 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. The arena itself measures 113 feet by 229 feet.

Quick Facts
Total Space 285,000 square feet
Largest Contiguous Space 25,877 square feet
Meeting Rooms On-Site Yes
Union Facility No
Permanent Seating 15,683
Ceiling Height 82 feet
Column-Free Yes
Hotel Rooms Within a 10-Minute Drive 5,000

Contact
Joe Dolan, Assistant General Manager
864-250-4819
jdolan@bswarena.com
bonsecoursarena.com

Fluor Field at the West End

Modeled after Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, Fluor Field at the West End recently completed a$10 million renovation. The new fan amenities include seats atop the Green Monster (with unrivaled views of the city and surrounding Blue Ridge mountains), an all-new club area extension on the suite level, a Ticket Plan Holder Lounge, enhancements to the Fieldhouse rooftop experience, and renovations to the Main Street and Field Street Plazas.

Quick Facts
Distance From Downtown In the heart of downtown Greenville
Total Space 8,000 square feet (meeting/event space)
Permanent Lighting Yes
Parking On-Site Yes
Permanent Restrooms Yes
Permanent Seating 4,000
Hotel Rooms Within a 10-Minute Drive 5,000

Contact
Eric Jarinko, Revenue General Manager
864-240-4515
eric@greenvilledrive.com
greenvilledrive.com