Greenville gets extension for SEC women's basketball tournament
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Southeastern Conference has announced a three-year extension with Greenville, S.C. to host the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament in 2026, 2027 and 2028 Commissioner Greg Sankey announced today. Greenville previously hosted the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament in 2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 and will host it in 2025.
The tournament is played in the Bon Secours Wellness Arena which is a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue.
“The City of Greenville and Bon Secours Wellness Arena have proven to be successful hosts of the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament and we are pleased to call Greenville home for three additional years,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “The city’s hospitality and organization combined with the quality of the arena make Greenville an ideal location to provide a memorable experience for SEC women’s basketball student-athletes, coaches and fans.”
“Every March since 2017, we have welcomed the Southeastern Conference to Greenville for the Women’s Basketball Tournament, and we are thrilled to announce the extension of our partnership to host the Tournament through 2028, “said Bon Secours Wellness Arena General Manager Beth Paul. “Together with the SEC and VisitGreenvilleSC, we strive to create an amazing Tournament experience for student athletes, coaches, administrators, institutions and of course, the fans, at the Arena and throughout their stay in Greenville. The Tournament’s impact on our region is tremendous, bringing in thousands of visitors and fostering a vibrant atmosphere for local businesses.”
VisitGreenvilleSC, the destination marketing organization for the community, works with the Greenville Arena District to bring this premier event to the City of Greenville.
"We are ecstatic that the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament has extended its contract to remain in Greenville through 2028,” said President and CEO of VisitGreenvilleSC, Heath Dillard. “The announcement is a testament to the strong relationship between VisitGreenvilleSC, Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Southeastern Conference. Enhancing our sports events pipeline remains a priority, delivering substantial economic benefits to our community and exceptional entertainment for residents and visitors alike."
In the women’s tournament's history, 14 cities have hosted; Albany, Ga. (1987-1992); Athens, Ga. (1984, 1986); Baton Rouge, La. (1981); Chattanooga, Tenn. (1993-1997, 1999-2000); Columbus, Ga. (1998); Duluth, Ga. (2007, 2010, 2013, 2014); Greenville, S.C. (2005, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024); Jacksonville, Fla. (2016); Knoxville, Tenn. (1980, 1983); Lexington, Ky. (1982); Oxford, Miss. (1985); Memphis, Tenn. (2001); Nashville, Tenn. (2002, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2018, 2022); and North Little Rock, Ark. (2003, 2006, 2009, 2015).
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