Greenville Drive Announces Landmark Television Partnerships with NESN and Palmetto Sports & Entertainment
Greenville Drive Announces Landmark Television Partnerships with NESN and Palmetto Sports & Entertainment GREENVILLE, S.C., (April 7, 2026) — The Greenville Drive, the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its media footprint for the 2026 season. In a move that brings
Greenville Drive Announces Landmark Television Partnerships with NESN and Palmetto Sports & Entertainment
GREENVILLE, S.C., (April 7, 2026) — The Greenville Drive, the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its media footprint for the 2026 season. In a move that brings the "Future of Fenway" to a national stage, the Drive has secured broadcasting agreements with the New England Sports Network (NESN) and Palmetto Sports & Entertainment (WHNS FOX Carolina).
Bringing Greenville to New England: The NESN Partnership
Leading the expansion is a premier partnership with NESN, the top-rated regional sports network in the country and the broadcast and streaming home of the Boston Red Sox. For the first time, fans across the six-state New England region and national viewers via NESN 360 will have unprecedented access to the Red Sox's rising stars.
"This is a transformative moment for the Greenville Drive," said Drive Owner and Chairman Craig Brown. "By partnering with a powerhouse like NESN, we are connecting our players directly with the Red Sox faithful in New England while giving fans a front row seat to America’s ‘Best Minor League Baseball Town’ to the entire country. Simultaneously, our arrangement with Palmetto Sports ensures our local fans in the Upstate have best-in-class access to Drive baseball."
NESN will broadcast 15 Greenville Drive games during the 2026 season. As one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, the telecasts on NESN will showcase the unique and electric atmosphere of Fluor Field. Ranked one of the Top 3 Single-A ballparks in the nation by Newsweek, Fluor Field is a mini-replica of Fenway Park, featuring its own 30-ft Green Monster in left field, Pesky’s Pole in right field, and a manual scoreboard.
NESN‘s commitment to the Drive highlights the deep-rooted connection between the Greenville franchise and its parent club in Boston, while acknowledging the Drive’s commitment to high quality broadcast production.
Every Pitch at Home: Palmetto Sports Network
Closer to home, the Drive is ensuring that Upstate South Carolina fans never miss a moment of the action. The club has similarly contracted with the Palmetto Sports & Entertainment, a new, dedicated sports channel from WHNS-TV (FOX Carolina).
In a comprehensive local coverage deal, Palmetto Sports Network will broadcast 57 Drive home games this season. This partnership ensures that the Upstate community has exposure to every home run, strikeout, and celebration at Fluor Field, delivered through the region's newest leader in local sports programming.
Where to Watch
- NESN: Televised via NESN or NESN+. All games can be accessed via the NESN 360 app via direct subscription or authentication with a TV provider. For more information, visit www.NESN360.com
- Palmetto Sports: WHNS 21.2, Spectrum 703, and other local providers.
Fans can check their local listings for channel assignments on both NESN and the Palmetto Sports Network. The 2026 broadcast schedule is available on the Greenville Drive website.
About The Greenville Drive
The Greenville Drive, High-A South Atlantic League affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are entering their 21st season at award-winning Fluor Field in downtown Greenville. A perennial fan favorite, the Drive has achieved seven straight years of league-leading attendance and is currently tied for #1 as the most affordable organization in Minor League Baseball. In 2017, the Drive was honored with the prestigious John H. Johnson President’s Award for operational excellence and community impact. Recognized by Baseball America with the Freitas Award as the nation’s top Single-A franchise in 2012 and 2020, the organization remains a premier destination for player development. To date, 132 Drive alumni have reached the Major Leagues, with a record-breaking 14 former players making their MLB debuts in 2025 alone. As a testament to this excellence, 10 of the last 12 World Series winning teams featured at least one former Drive player on their roster. Learn more at GreenvilleDrive.com.
About Fluor Field
Known as the “front porch” of the Upstate community, Fluor Field is a mini replica of Boston’s Fenway Park, complete with a 30-foot-high “Green Monster” and a hand-operated scoreboard. Recently voted by fans as one of the Top 3 Single-A ballparks in the nation, the stadium serves as a year-round hub for Greenville’s West End historic district. Beyond its 5,700-person capacity, amenities include the “500 Club” lounge, a children’s playground, and world-class hospitality spaces. In 2026, Fluor Field expects to welcome more than 500,000 guests across 66 Drive home games, 35+ amateur baseball matchups, and over 150 unique community events ranging from corporate meetings to community festivals. Learn more at www.westendeventsgvl.com.
About NESN
NESN is consistently one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country with award-winning Red Sox and Bruins coverage and recently named RSN of the Year by Cynopsis. NESN and NESN+ are delivered throughout the six-state New England region and are available anytime, anywhere, on any device on the NESN 360 app via direct subscription or TV authentication. The network is also distributed nationally as NESN National. NESN's free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel, NESN NATION, offers 35+ hours of weekly live and original programming, including exclusive sports content, interviews, and behind-the-scenes features, available on Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video, Roku, LG, Twitch, Plex, and TCLtv+. NESN.com is one of the country’s most visited sports websites with dedicated digital video production and always-on news coverage. NESN’s social responsibility program, NESN Connects, is proud to support and connect its employees with charitable organizations in the Greater Boston community. NESN also manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Pirates for all regionally televised games in and around Pittsburgh, as well as other local sports content. NESN is owned by Fenway Sports Group (owners of the Boston Red Sox) and Delaware North (owners of the Boston Bruins).
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