Get to Know Your Charleston College and Professional Sports Teams: Let’s Show Our Support
Charleston takes a lot of pride in its college and professional sports programs and it is the fan support that keeps them alive and thriving in our community. Do you know all the available spectator sports in our area where you can let loose and cheer on your local sports programs? We put together a guide to help build your allegiance and get you out of the house and in those stadium, arena and park seats.
Charleston RiverDogs – Our MiLB Tampa Rays affiliate plays right here at Joe Riley Stadium in Charleston, SC. They are fun, competitive and a big family friendly environment. Formally the Rainbows, the RiverDogs have become a foundation of sporting fun right off the Brittlebank Park. Also, where else can you get a sushi dog?
Charleston Battery – Are you a soccer fan? If you are, you have to make your way to Daniel Island to see our fast action team go up and down the soccer field. Fans of all ages love to watch our Battery compete in the number one sport in the world.
South Carolina Stingrays – They play hockey, they win championships and they support the community while bringing some good healthy hitting into play. The Stingrays are fast and provide most of us the only ice we typically get to see.
College of Charleston Athletics – The College of Charleston offers 20 men’s and women’s sports club programs for you to engage and be a part of. From sailing to basketball to tennis, the college has your covered. Come out and support the students that work so hard for their passions.
The Citadel Bulldogs Athletics – Just down the street from the College of Charleston is The Citadel offering 14 men’s and women’s programs from basketball, to rifling to football. With a diverse range of programs and skills, there is so much for a fan to choose from.
Charleston Southern Athletics – Just off of Highway 26 in North Charleston is the beautiful Charleston Southern Campus. Just past the entrance way are students that represent the Buccaneers in 14 collegiate programs. You will be hard pressed to find a more passionate group of student athletics. Show your support for them as they represent the Big South Conference.