Upward Star Center Spartanburg sports and motorsports guide

You want space, choice, and a simple plan for active time with family or a team. Upward Star Center gives you that with large indoor courts, outdoor fields, and clear programming in one location on Warren H Abernathy Highway. You arrive to a bright lobby and a desk that points you to courts, turf, or training sessions. Signs make the flow easy from parking to play. The complex sits west of downtown Spartanburg near WestGate Mall, so you add food or errands with no extra driving. The building and fields host youth leagues, adult leagues, camps, and tournaments through the year. You step in, check the schedule, and get moving.

Overview and what to expect

The center runs basketball and volleyball on multiple indoor courts and supports soccer, lacrosse, and flag football on outdoor fields. The scale helps large events move in an orderly way. You get clean bathrooms, seating for spectators, and clear court numbers. The staff posts rules and runs a steady clock during tournaments. Scoreboards and table staff keep games on time. Most events accept digital tickets. Staff and volunteers direct teams to staging areas so games start on schedule. The building also hosts performance training and sports medicine services through local partners. You can plan a full day that includes a game, recovery work, and a calm cooldown walk.

Details that help you plan

Find the Star Center at 9768 Warren H Abernathy Highway. It sits close to the I twenty six and I eighty five corridors and minutes from downtown Spartanburg. Look for the main entrance facing the large surface lot. During major events, overflow parking opens along the field side. Arrive early to avoid a long walk. Outside food rules change by event, so pack water and simple snacks and check posted signs at the doors. Seating fills fast during tournaments. Bring a compact chair when allowed. The complex handles teams from across the Southeast, so you meet a steady flow of visitors and strong competition. Schedules appear on event sites and on venue boards at the entrance. If you coach, check in as soon as you arrive to confirm court assignments and warm up windows.

Balanced notes and quick links

Weekends draw large crowds during peak season, so plan extra time for parking and check in. The building is big, yet noise builds during full tournaments. Pack ear protection for small children. The staff keeps the floors clean between days, but you help by tossing trash and keeping bags out of walkways. If you need a break, WestGate Mall and nearby parks sit a short drive away. For event calendars and rentals use the venue and tourism pages. You can call the front desk for open gym, camp dates, and rental details.

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Pro tip

During big events, arrive one hour before your first game. Park on the field side if lots look full. Bring a refillable bottle and use breaks between games to stretch and walk outside for fresh air.

FAQ

• Is there seating Yes, with limited bleachers during major events. Bring a compact chair when allowed.
• What sports run here Basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, and flag football with leagues, camps, and tournaments.
• Where is it located 9768 Warren H Abernathy Highway near WestGate Mall on the west side of Spartanburg.