Southern Conference Baseball Championship Staying in Greenville

Greenville, South Carolina, will host the Southern Conference Baseball Championship for the next three years thanks to an extended agreement between the conference and Minor League Baseball’s Greenville Drive.

Fluor Field will remain the home of the event for the 2025–2027 championships. This year’s championship is set for May 21–25.

“We are thrilled to announce the three-year extension of the Southern Conference Baseball Championships in Greenville, South Carolina,” said Heath Dillard, president and CEO of Visit Greenville. “After first hosting the event in 2009, and annually since 2016, we are excited to continue the tradition through 2027. Our strong partnership with the Southern Conference and the Greenville Drive has been instrumental in creating an exceptional experience for players, coaches, and fans alike. We look forward to celebrating the spirit of collegiate baseball in our vibrant destination for years to come.”

Since 2016, the Southern Conference has held its baseball championship at Fluor Field in partnership with Visit Greenville, the city of Greenville and the Greenville Drive, Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Five different schools have been crowned tournament champions during that time including Samford (2018, 2021, 2023), UNCG (2017, 2022), Mercer (2019), Western Carolina (2016), and Wofford (2024).

“Extending our partnership with the Greenville Drive to make Fluor Field the home of Southern Conference baseball championship action through 2027 is exceptional news for our student-athletes and coaches,” said Southern Conference Commissioner Michael Cross. “Fluor Field’s top-tier facilities, the Drive’s proven track record of hosting first-class events and Greenville’s vibrant downtown creates an amazing experience and environment for our baseball programs.”

This year, the Southern Conference is renewing its partnership with Shriners Children’s Greenville for the Shriners SoCon Showdown Team Fundraising Challenge. Through the patient ambassador program, all eight SoCon institutions competing at the tournament will be paired with a Shriners patient. The team that raises the most money will be announced during the tournament.

“The Southern Conference Baseball Championship is an event our staff and our community look forward to hosting each year,” said Eric Jarinko, general manager for the Greenville Drive. “Our goal is to ensure that everyone, from the players and coaches to the fans, family and alumni, have the best possible experience at Fluor Field, and we are proud to continue that tradition for the next three years, and beyond.”