Spartanburg, SC Has A Baseball Team That Will Make You Run To Grab A Burger While You Cheer Them On

Who Are the Spartanburgers?

The Spartanburgers are a team in the South Atlantic League of Minor League Baseball (MiLB). The South Atlantic League plays at the High-A level, which is the 3rd highest of 5 skill levels in Minor League Baseball. The focus at this level is to refine players’ competitive skills and prepare them for higher and higher levels of baseball. The South Atlantic League has an impressive history of alumni who went on to the Majors, including Hank Aaron, Ty Cobb, Bobby Bonds, and Nolan Ryan!

Following a name-the-team contest with over 700 responses, final name considerations included the Conductors, Sluggers, and Spartanburgers. The Spartanburgers name was chosen in part for the favorable presentation of team logos and marketing opportunities brought forward by SPARK Business Strategies from Wilmington, North Carolina.

The Spartanburgers join a plethora of food-themed team names in the League, including the Savannah Bananas, Macon Bacon, and Tri-City Chili Peppers.

Brad Caldwell, SPARK founder, remarked, “We really like the uniqueness of the Spartanburgers name and marks, and the ‘50s diner theme provides a cool retro look and feel while offering a whole new marketing concept for the team to pursue. It’s certain to be the ONLY Spartanburgers team name in the nation.”

Matt Perry, Spartanburgers co-owner, was at the opening event and had this to say, “We’ve found that Spartanburg takes great pride in creating a unique identity for itself, from downtown development to new beautification efforts. The Spartanburgers team name fits that mold, in providing a moniker that is unique to the city, the region, and the nation. The ’50s diner theme only adds to that allure. We expect the Spartanburgers to create tremendous exposure for Spartanburg for decades to come.”

Where to Watch the Spartanburgers Play

The Spartanburgers play their home games at Fifth Third Park in downtown Spartanburg, right at the intersection of West Henry Street and South Daniel Morgan Avenue. We recommend arriving about 30 minutes early to find your best parking options before heading through the gates to your seat.

One of the best places to park is the public garage attached to the stadium off South Daniel Morgan Avenue, where you pay $10 in cash or card at the gate. If you use this garage, note that the best spots are on the side farthest from the stadium, as this is where you’ll find the stairwell and elevator which can take you straight to the exit on Level 1. If you use the stairs closest to the stadium, signs will point you to the Ground floor to exit, where you’ll have a longer walk to the entrance behind Home Plate.

There are other parking options in the blocks surrounding the stadium, some of which are on the grass or where private businesses have opened their lots for after-hours parking. You might be able to find slightly cheaper parking in one of these lots, but be prepared for a longer walk and the possibility of requiring cash!

Get Tickets for a Spartanburgers Game

Single-game tickets start at about $10-15 after taxes and go up from there, with some being as high as about $80. Children aged 2 and under do not require a ticket unless you want a designated seat for them. One of the best details we’ve found on family tickets is the Family Berm Pass, which in 2026 gives you 4 berm tickets for EVERY home game of the season for only $200.

There are cool highlights and promotions at almost every single home game for the Hub City Spartanburgers, so just visit the Spartanburgers website to view their full promotion schedule and buy tickets. Choose the game you’d like to attend, and then a map of the stadium will appear. Hover over the different seating areas, and click to see which seats are still available there. Berm seats are usually available even when others have sold out.

Some of the cheapest seats are on the berm at the bottom of the map, right near 2nd Base! If you sit there, just know to bring a picnic blanket because chairs are not allowed. And stay alert! While this is a great open greenspace for those with wiggly kids to run around and play, there is not protective netting on this side of the field, and there are bound to be baseballs coming your way from time to time.

Group tickets and season tickets are also available for purchase through the website as long as they are available, so consider those out if you haven’t gotten some already!

Make the Most Out of Game Day with Food, Merchandise, and Playground Fun!

Baseball is really just the beginning of the fun at Fifth Third Park! Between merchandise, food and drinks, the awesome playground, special promotions, and even spacious clean restrooms… You are sure to find more than you expected on your first visit!

There are two great merchandise stores, one by 3rd Base and one near Home Plate. You’ll find hilarious cheeseburger hats, a variety of t-shirts in all sizes, kids’ toys, accessories, and a variety of souvenirs. You can also shop online at the Spartanburgers website and arrange to pick up your purchase in the park on game day.

Limited edition merchandise is popping up a lot, so keep your eyes open for items that are tied to the current game’s theme or promotion! We like to watch the team’s Facebook page for special giveaway announcements, too.

There is an incredibly fun playground for kids with a Hub City theme about halfway between 3rd Base and Home Plate. A stadium employee stands at the entrance to monitor and limit the number of kids in the play area at one time, so you might want to time your visit based on how long the line looks!

One or two more employees float around inside the play area, but we recommend entering with your kids to supervise them directly rather than watching from the sides. Big kids and little kids are playing alongside each other, and parental supervision goes a long way in helping everyone stay safe and behave appropriately.

And don’t even get us started on the food! Outside food and drink is NOT ALLOWED inside Fifth Third Park, so either eat beforehand or plan to come hungry for some of the delicious dining options! In our experience, the only exception we’ve found to this is that you can bring an unopened bottle of water with the label removed.

You will not believe some of the awesome options scattered throughout Fifth Third Park. You’ll find ballgame favorites like boiled peanuts, cotton candy, hot dogs, slushies, and so much more. The fried pizza from Firebox Corner is delicious, and there’s a Bojangles for us Bo-Berry fanatics!

But you’ve probably already heard what the real attention-grabber is: The biggest Burger Topping Bar in the HISTORY of baseball! There are OVER 100 toppings to choose for your burger, and you can make an entire meal from this one topping bar. We know a lot of people who do just that!

Looking for even more information, or just fellowship around the game? Connect on the Official Hub City Spartanburgs Fan Group on Facebook to ask questions and find friends!

If you don’t grab a burger during a game, you’ll want to grab one in Spartanburg! If you are looking for a delicious burger in the ‘Burg, check out our guide to Delicious Burgers in Spartanburg.

Spartanburgers 2026 Schedule