G. B. Hodge Center

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G. B. Hodge Center is a basketball arena in Spartanburg, South Carolina, home of the USC Upstate Spartans (Big South, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1973, making it 53 years old in 2026 and seats 878 for basketball. It ranks 9th of 9 in the Big South by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Spectrum Center in Charlotte, about 64 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Home of
USC Upstate Spartans (D-I)
School
University of South Carolina Upstate
Conference
Big South
Opened
1973
Capacity
878
Size rank in D-I
360th of 360

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Arenas near G. B. Hodge Center10

  1. 1D-IJerry Richardson Indoor Stadium — Wofford Terriers (Spartanburg, South Carolina)same city
  2. 2D-IPaul Porter Arena — Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (Boiling Springs, North Carolina)26 mi
  3. 3D-ITimmons Arena — Furman Paladins (Greenville, South Carolina)30 mi
  4. 4D-ITempleton Physical Education Center — Presbyterian Blue Hose (Clinton, South Carolina)32 mi
  5. 5D-IWinthrop Coliseum — Winthrop Eagles (Rock Hill, South Carolina)44 mi
  6. 6D-ILittlejohn Coliseum — Clemson Tigers (Clemson, South Carolina)56 mi
  7. 7D-IKimmel Arena — UNC Asheville Bulldogs (Asheville, North Carolina)58 mi
  8. 8NBASpectrum Center — Charlotte Hornets (Charlotte, North Carolina)64 mi
  9. 9D-ICurry Arena — Queens Royals (Charlotte, North Carolina)64 mi
  10. 10D-IDale F. Halton Arena — Charlotte 49ers (Charlotte, North Carolina)64 mi

Questions about G. B. Hodge Center

Where do the USC Upstate Spartans play home games?

The USC Upstate Spartans play at G. B. Hodge Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

How many people does G. B. Hodge Center hold?

G. B. Hodge Center seats 878 for basketball.

When did G. B. Hodge Center open?

G. B. Hodge Center opened in 1973.

What other arenas are near G. B. Hodge Center?

Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium is also in Spartanburg. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.