Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in Swamp Rabbit orange — when it comes to sports, Greenville has no shortage of teams to support.

In this guide, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about local teams, so whether you’re already a devoted sports fan or you’re new to the area, we hope it can serve as a valuable resource.

⚾ Greenville Drive (MiLB) | Est. 1993 | Schedule

The Drive was originally founded as the Capital City Bombers (1993-2004). The team then completed one season as the Greenville Bombers (2005). Names such as the Greenville Fireflies and the Greenville Grits were considered until the team officially became the Drive in 2006. The Drive is part of the South Atlantic League and has been a High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox since 2005.

Where they play: Fluor Field at the West End

Max. capacity of 6,700
Opened in August 2006

Mascot: Reedy Rip'It

Reedy is a green frog that wears a sideways baseball cap and a Greenville Drive jersey.
He spends his free time catching flies in the outfield.

Team colors: Red, white, and navy

The Drive's name and logo pay homage to the history of the automotive industry in Greenville. In particular, the logo evokes "the imagery of car hood ornaments from the 1940s and 1950s."
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Major accomplishments:

League champions in 1998, 2017, and 2023
Finished first in the league (but lost the league championship title to the Hickory Crawdads) in 2004
17 former Driver players have gone on to be MLB All-Stars

🏒 Greenville Swamp Rabbits (ECHL) | Est. 2010 | Schedule

The crossover we didn't know we needed. | Photo by @reedyripit

The Swamp Rabbits played as the Greenville Road Warriors from 2010-2015 after the Johnstown Chiefs (1987-2010) relocated to South Carolina from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. In August 2015, the team became the Greenville Swamp Rabbits to "strengthen its ties" to the area. The team has been affiliated with many different AHL and NHL teams over the years — like the Carolina Hurricanes and the Charlotte Checkers — and is currently affiliated with the Los Angeles Kings and the Ontario Reign.

Where they play: Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Max capacity of ~15,900
Regularly welcomes musical acts, comedy performances, and sports tournaments — past concerts include Elton John, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bon Jovi, Eminem, and Jay-Z

Mascot: Stomper

Stomper is a fuzzy brown rabbit that wears a Swamp Rabbits jersey.
Invite Stomper to make an appearance at an upcoming birthday party, corporate event, or nonprofit function.

Team colors: Navy blue, orange, gold, silver, white

The team's main logo depicts an orange rabbit holding a bandaged hockey stick.
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Major accomplishments:

Won the ECHL's South division title in 2010-2011
Qualified for the playoffs nine times in the past 14 years

⚽ Greenville Triumph Soccer Club (USL1) | Est. 2018 | Schedule

If you haven't been to a match, what are you waiting for? | Photo by the Greenville Triumph

The addition of a USL Division III soccer club in Greenville was announced in March 2018 after locals created a petition to bring professional soccer to the area and took to social media using the hashtag #usl2gvl. The team began its first season with USL1 in 2019 and finished third out of 10 teams.

Where they play: Paladin Stadium

Max. capacity of 16,000
Also home to the Furman University football team and the Greenville Liberty soccer team

Team colors: Green, blue, and white

Wears a green kit for home matches and a grey kit for away matches
Has a third (aka alternate jersey) that is lavender
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Major accomplishments:

USL1 champs in 2020
Nine Triumph players have been recognized on the All-League First Team
Finished second in their division in 2021 and 2022

⚽ Greenville Liberty Soccer Club (USLW) | Est. 2021 | Schedule

It's sophomore season. | Photo by Chandler Jarrell for Greenville Liberty

The Greenville Liberty formed after the Greenville Triumph announced it would form an all female team to compete in the USL's new W League. The Liberty was one of the eight founding teams in the new league.

Where they play: Paladin Stadium

Opened in September 1981
Converted to a turf field in 2013

Team colors: Navy, white, and yellow

The team's logo features a yellow jessamine, South Carolina's state flower.
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Major accomplishments:

Finished first in the USLW's South Atlantic Division during their inaugural season

🏈 Furman University Paladins Football (NCAA) | Est. 1889 | Schedule

The Paladins are part of the NCAA's Southern Conference (SoCon). The team has been coached by Clay Hendrix since 2017, who has lead the Paladins to one conference title and three playoff appearances. Furman football's two biggest rivals are Wofford College and The Citadel.

Where they play: Paladin Stadium

Also used for university graduation ceremonies
Cost $2 million to construct

Mascot: The Furman Paladin

A knight on a horse
The football team was known as the Hurricanes until all of the school’s athletic teams took on the name of Paladins in 1961.

Team colors: Royal purple and white

All of Furman's athletic teams feature a logo a diamond "F" logo.
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Major accomplishments:

Won 14 conference titles
Won the national title in 1988
30+ former Paladins have gone on to play in the NFL

Explore Furman's athletic department featuring 16 teams.

🏈 Clemson University Tigers Football (NCAA) | Est. 1896 | Schedule

The Tigers joined the NCAA's Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 1953, becoming one of the founding members. Dabo Swinnney has been the team's coach since 2008 and holds a record of 161-38 with the Tigers. The team's current rivals include USC, Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, and NC State.

Where they play: Memorial Stadium

Popularly referred to as "Death Valley"
Max. capacity of 82,500
Opened in September 1942
Has gone through expansions seven times, most recently in 2022

Mascot: The Tiger

First introduced in 1954
The Tiger Cub was introduced in 1993.
It has become a tradition for the mascot to do push-ups at a game when Clemson scores.

Team colors: Clemson orange and regalia

The orange paw logo was been the Tigers' main logo since 1977.
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Major accomplishments:

Six undefeated seasons
National title winners in 1981, 2016, and 2018
Division title winners in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015–2019, and 2022
Winner of 26 conference championships
Holds 21 ACC titles

Learn more about Clemson's full lineup of men's and women's sports, including its newest additions: lacrosse and gymnastics.

🏈 University of South Carolina Gamecocks Football (NCAA) | Est. 1892 | Schedule

The Gamecock football team is part of the Southeastern Conference. The team's largest rivals include Clemson and Georgia. Additionally, the team has competed in 25 bowl games.

Where they play: Williams-Brice Stadium

Max. capacity ~77,500
Opened in October 1934
Has also hosted musical performances by Beyoncé, Metallica, George Strait, Paul McCartney, and Alan Jackson

Mascot: Cocky the Gamecock

A fighting rooster
First introduced in 1980 — after The Rooster in 1971 and Big Spur in 1974
An award-winning mascot, Cocky has brought several National Championships home to Columbia and was named Sports Illustrated’s No. 7 college mascot of all time.

Team colors: Garnet and black

Wears garnet and/or black at home events and white when playing away
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Major accomplishments:

Lead an undefeated season in 1933
Won a conference title in 1969
Former USC running back George Rogers won the Heisman Trophy in 1980
Won a division title in 2010
Celebrated three back-to-back 11-win seasons from 2011-2013

Get to know the Gamecocks' other sports, including its powerhouse Women's Basketball Team.