Paladin Stadium - Greenville Triumph SC

Photos by David Welch, Stadium Journey

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.14

Paladin Stadium 1300 Duncan Chapel Rd Greenville, SC 29613

Greenville Triumph website

Paladin Stadium website

Year Opened: 1981

Capacity: 16,000

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Together We Triumph

Paladin Stadium, home to Furman football and women’s lacrosse, has also hosted Greenville Triumph SC since 2022. The Triumph began play in 2019 as one of the original ten members of USL League One, the third tier of the U.S. soccer pyramid. They were Greenville’s first professional soccer team since the early 2000s, when the Greenville Lions competed in USL-2, a now-defunct professional league unrelated to the current USL League Two, at Sirrine Stadium.

For their first three seasons the Triumph played at Legacy Early College, where temporary bleachers surrounded the school’s pitch. While modest, the venue witnessed the club’s most successful stretch to date, with three consecutive trips to the League One finals, as well as a championship in 2020.

In 2022 the club moved into the larger Paladin Stadium on Furman’s campus. The move also gave the organization room to add a women’s side, the Greenville Liberty, who compete in the USL W League. Paladin has served the Triumph well, but it was never intended as a permanent home. That will come in 2026, when the club opens a new 10,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in nearby Mauldin, part of the Bridgeway Station development.

Food & Beverage   3

Concessions at Paladin Stadium are run in-house, and while the menu is not extensive the menu covers the essentials. Burgers, brats, hot dogs, and nachos with cheese sauce are the staples, with a shaved ice stand adding a refreshing option on warm afternoons. Candy and other quick snacks round things out, which families especially will appreciate. It is not a lineup that will wow foodies – a food truck or two would go a long way toward adding variety, but what is here does the job.

Drinks include Pepsi products, Gatorade, Aquafina, and lemonade, along with domestic beer, a few craft selections from Asheville’s Wicked Weed Brewing, and seltzers. Prices stay reasonable, keeping the overall match day experience accessible for families.

Atmosphere   3

The Triumph currently play at Paladin Stadium on Furman University’s campus. The stadium’s brickwork and hedges give it the feel of a traditional southern football ground, while the spire of Daniel Chapel and Paris Mountain in the distance provide a quaint setting for matches.

Still, Paladin Stadium is clearly a football-first facility. Yard lines, lacrosse markings, goal posts, and Furman’s purple-and-white branding clash with the Triumph’s green and blue, leaving the pitch a bit busy for soccer.

The in-stadium experience stays lively, however. An in-game host pumps up fans at kickoff, and the fan engagement team leads chants of “Greenville…Triumph” at certain points during the match. Beyond the club’s efforts, much of the stadium’s soccer atmosphere comes from Greenville’s independent supporters, the Reedy River Riot, who drive energy and passion throughout the stands.

Soccer’s nonstop pace keeps fans engaged, leaving little need for additional promotions. The club still works in ad reads during throw-ins, and halftime features performances from local groups, adding a touch of local flavor to the experience.

Fans have several seating options depending on how close they want to be to the action. General admission provides bleacher seating, with the option to sit near the supporters’ section for full immersion in the chants and energy. Sideline and sideline-preferred seats bring spectators closer to the benches, where they can feel the intensity of the players and coaches, while Center Circle seating at midfield offers molded chairs for a more comfortable view, and the FieldClub provides the premium experience, pairing padded seats with all-inclusive food and drinks in a reserved area behind the goal.

 

Neighborhood   3

Paladin Stadium sits on Greenville’s northern edge, where the city’s suburbs begin to fade into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The setting gives the campus a sense of space and scenery that feels a bit removed from downtown Greenville.

Furman’s campus covers a sprawling 750 acres. Beyond the academic, residential, and athletic facilities, Swan Lake, a walking trail around it, and even a golf course open to the public are all within the campus’ confines. Miles of biking trails also run adjacent to campus.

If approaching Furman from the back side of campus, Highway 25 is dotted with food trucks serving various types of Latino food, while the approach from Highway 276 has chain restaurants.

Downtown Greenville is just over six miles south, and it has become one of the most celebrated small cities in the country. The walkable core is packed with breweries, high-end restaurants, hotels, and public art, anchored by the popular Falls Park on Reedy River. For fans making a weekend of it, there’s no shortage of options – early-season matches can be paired with a Greenville Drive game at nearby Fluor Field, while later in the year the Greenville Swamp Rabbits’ hockey schedule offers another sporting option.

Fans   3

Greenville draws roughly 1,800 fans per match, placing the Triumph in the lower half of League One’s attendance. With Paladin Stadium right on Furman University’s campus, it is a little surprising more students do not make it out to games.

Even so, the Reedy River Riot helps bring passion to the stands, pounding their drums, leading chants, and leaning into the visiting side (and officials) throughout the match. Fans may be smaller in number, but they stay engaged, celebrating goals with cheers and the clatter of cowbells, or collectively gasping at shots on frame.

Attendance dips a bit for midweek matches, but the most spirited crowds come out for rivalry games, especially the Peach States Derby against South Georgia Tormenta, or matches against nearby Charlotte Independence.

Access   3

Furman University sits north of downtown Greenville, and reaching the campus can be a bit inconvenient due to the lack of direct interstate access. US Highways 25 and 276 run along either side of campus, but even after exiting I-185, fans still face roughly 10 miles of surface streets and traffic lights before arriving at Paladin Stadium.

Most GPS directions bring visitors through the rear entrance on Duncan Chapel Road, which leads directly to the orange parking lot just a short walk from the stadium; season pass holders and supporters have access to a smaller lot on the northwest side. Entry points are located at each corner of the near side of the stadium, all easily reachable from the various parking areas.

For the most part the interior of the stadium is easy to navigate; only one side of the stadium is open for seating, which keeps things simple. Fans walking along the field concourse can be a mild distraction to those in the stands, but as long as they keep moving it is not much of an issue. The pathway from the stands to the field club can be a bit narrow where the ad boards and field side hedges are located, while the inner concourse is a little narrow, especially where apparel tables take up space, but all in all these do not cause significant problems moving around.

Return on Investment   5

General admission tickets typically start at $15, with weekday specials often bringing the cost below $10, easily one of the best values in League One. Parking is a flat $10 in the large lot just outside Paladin Stadium, and concessions are reasonably priced, so grabbing a soda or snack will not break the budget. Altogether, the Triumph keep costs low enough that families and casual fans alike can enjoy a night of soccer without worrying about wallet strain.

Extras   2

Just outside the main entrance sits a customized 1961 Triumph TR3A – this two-seater convertible is painted bright lime green with navy lettering, with the Greenville Triumph’s crest sitting proudly on the hood. An adjacent display explains the car’s history and its connection to the club, making it a clever way to mark the stadium as the Triumph’s home.

Regardless of the result on the field, the Triumph make a point of showing appreciation for their fans – after the match the players come toward the supporters’ section to sign autographs, take photos, and personally thank those in attendance.

Final Thoughts

Match day at Paladin Stadium is a fun and lively experience, with fans clearly invested in the action; the Triumph have done a solid job creating atmosphere despite playing in a football-first venue. Much of the energy here comes from the Reedy River Riot, whose chants and drumbeats give the stands a real soccer feel.

Still, playing in a college football stadium has its drawbacks: yard lines, lacrosse markings, and the scale of the stands can make the field feel a little busy, making the experience less intimate than traditional soccer grounds. The move to a soccer-specific stadium in 2026 should do nothing but bolster a fun soccer experience, while providing fans with a development that provides food, shopping, and housing just steps from the stadium.