Weekend Long Events
USC Upstate Theatre Presents ‘Antigone’
October 1-3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
October 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Main Stage Theatre, Humanities and Performing Arts Center
Antigone by Sophocles is a timeless Greek tragedy that follows Antigone, a young woman determined to honor her dead brother despite the orders of King Creon.
Thursday, October 1
Morgan Square Madness
6:00 p.m.
Fifth Third Park (Downtown Spartanburg)
Join us for Morgan Square Madness, powered by Ingles. The event includes the introduction of the USC Upstate men’s and women’s basketball teams, contests, music and more! Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. Tickets are available beginning Sept. 1.
Friday, October 2
Softball vs. USC Union
4:00 p.m.
Upstate Softball Fall Showcase
(1 – 10 inning game)
Cheer on the reigning Big South Conference Champions as they host a fall showcase before their season opens.
Volleyball vs. High Point
6:00 p.m.
Eddie and Ann Payne Arena, G.B. Hodge Center
Cheer on your Spartans as they take on High Point Friday evening.
Homecoming Step Show
7:00 p.m.
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Check out the steps of sororities and fraternities at Upstate during this exciting homecoming tradition.
Saturday, October 3
USC Upstate Ring Ceremony
10:00 a.m.
John C. Stockwell Administration Building & Fountain
Be part of the tradition as our juniors, seniors and alumni receive their official USC Upstate rings at the university ring ceremony. There will be a complimentary lunch after the ceremony.
This event is invitation only to the students who have purchased the official USC Upstate ring this year and their guests.
Family Fest
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
University Readiness Center (URC)
All of our Spartan family—students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, fans, and friends are welcome to enjoy carnival style rides, games, food and celebrate as Spartans.
Softball vs. Catawba Valley CC, Erskine
1:00 p.m.
USC Upstate vs. Catawba Valley Community College
3:00 p.m.
USC Upstate vs. Erskine College
Women’s Soccer vs. Winthrop
3:30 p.m.
County University Soccer Stadium
Cheer on your Spartans and watch the crowning of the new Homecoming king and queen.
Volleyball vs. Radford
4:00 p.m.
Eddie and Ann Payne Arena, G.B. Hodge Center
Cheer on your Spartans as they play Radford Saturday afternoon.
Alumni Reunions
4-6:00 p.m.
University Readiness Center (URC), Great Room
Each USC Upstate College will host a reunion. Come catch up with your College!
Alumni Awards
6:00 p.m.
Alumni Awards Ceremony 2026
University Readiness Center (URC), Great Room
Join us as we recognize our young, outstanding and distinguished alumni recipients.
Men’s Soccer vs. Radford
6:30 p.m.
County University Soccer Stadium
Round out the evening by cheering on the Spartans, as they play Radford.
