The Charleston Battery has been thrilling soccer enthusiasts in Charleston since 1993, when the newly formed team joined the USISL, then a small but growing outdoor league with 23 teams. Just three seasons later, the team proved it had what it took for A-league play after winning the 1996 Pro-Division League. Under the Head Coach, Mike Anhaeuser and Assistant Coach, Mark Watson the team plays on Daniel Island in the Blackbaud Stadium. Completed in April 1999 the Blackbaud Stadium became the first privately-funded soccer-specific stadium in the United States. Styled after the classic English soccer experience, the stadium seats 5,100 and even includes an English style pub.
In the tradition of soccer clubs around the world, the Charleston Battery have a legion of faithful, vocal supporters known as "The Regiment" — the official supporter's club of the Charleston Battery. The Regiment's goal is to, have a lot of fun. ...sing, yell and make noise, stand and cheer during the games...and goad other Battery fans to do the same.
For more information and event schedules visit the Charleston Battery Soccer Team's website: www.charlestonbattery.com
Single A Professional Baseball
Charleston Riverdogs
In 2005, a milestone year, The Charleston RiverDogs became a New York Yankees affiliate and attracted their two-millionth fan attending a game at "The Joe" (the $19.5 million Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park). Also in 2005, the RiverDogs won the first-half Southern Division championship but fell in the first round of the playoffs. The 2006 season captured national headlines with Mitch Hilligoss on his way to setting a new SAL record 38 consecutive game hit-streak. That same year, The Joe unveiled a brand new video board in right-center field and a LED scoreboard in left-center field to help enhance the spectator's enjoyment of the game. In 2007 the team set all-time Charleston professional baseball attendance records drawing 284,700 fans to Riley Park.
The Charleston Riverdogs provide visitors fun, affordable entertainment in a beautiful downtown ballpark on the banks of the beautiful Ashley River, located at 360 Fishburne Street. The season runs April to August and ticket prices range from $5 (game day price) to $12. There's no such thing as TOO MUCH FUN! For more information please call the ticket box office at: 843-577-3647
For more information and event schedules Charleston Riverdogs Baseball Team' website: www.riverdogs.com
Women’s Professional Tennis
Family Circle Cup
The Family Circle Cup is a tier one women's professional tennis event held at one of the finest tennis facilities in the SE USA located on Daniel Island near historic Charleston. The Family Circle Tennis Center is a state of the art 27 acre complex which also hosts area concerts, camps, sporting events and other festivals.
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour is the world's largest premier professional sport for women with more than 2,000 players representing 90 nations competing for $70.8 million in prize money at the Tour's 60 events in 34 countries. More than 4.7 million people attended women's tennis events in 2007 with millions more watching events on television networks around the world. The Family Circle Cup has played a critical role in the growth of the WTA Tour. Held each spring, it is one of the longest running all-women's Tier I events in the world and continues to showcase the best in women's tennis.
The 2008 event hosted over 90,400 tennis fans and awarded over $1.3 million in prize money. The 2008 singles champion was Serena Williams and doubles champions Katarina Srebotnik / Ai Sugiyama.
The center is also available for private functions. For information about tournaments, concerts and for tickets, please call:
Main Number: 843-856-7900 or 800-677-2293
Toll Free Number: 800-677-2293
Pro Shop: 843-849-5300
Fax Number: 843-856-7901
161 Seven Farms Drive
Daniel Island o Charleston, SC 29492
ECHL Hockey
South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays have been thrilling fans at the North Charleston Coliseum since 1993. A member of the Southern Conference, Southeast Division of the East Coast Hockey League, the Stingrays are affiliated with the Buffalo Sabres NHL franchise. The team averages over 285,000 fans per season. Play begins in October and runs through April, with the playoffs to follow. Single game tickets may be purchased at the North Charleston Coliseum box office or at ticketmaster.com.
For more information and event schedules please visit the Carolina Stingrays Hockey Team's website: www.stingrayshockey.com
Arena Football
Carolina Sandsharks
Charleston Swamp Foxes began Charleston's original "fifty yard indoor war". In 2006 Charleston's AIFA team remerged as the AIFA "Carolina" Sandsharks. The owners allegedly postponed playing until the 2008 season. Games (TBA) would be scheduled at the North Charleston Coliseum with a capacity of 10,568.
Please check the events calendar to find out what's happening during your trip to Charleston. You'll also find great restaurant and evening entertainment ideas in Dining & Cuisine.
Meet at Fleet! Casual, come-as-you-are, waterfront seafood restaurant. A destination unto itself. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charleston peninsula, Fleet Landing features fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that celebrates the area’s waterfront heritage. Featured in Food & Wine Magazine in their trend spotting “Where to Go Next” column. Blue Plate Lunch Specials. Open 7-days a week.
Nestled in the gardens behind the Wentworth Mansion is one of Charleston's hidden gems. Circa 1886, named for the year the Wentworth Mansion was built, is home to some of Charleston's finest fare. With an extensive wine list and contemporary cuisine, this five-star restaurant offers diners an intimate evening that won't soon be forgotten. AAA Four Diamond Award Charleston restaurant; “Top 100 New Restaurants” Conde’ Nast Magazine; Wine Spectator winner & Dirona Award Winner.
The Charleston Battery has been thrilling soccer enthusiasts in Charleston since 1993, when the newly formed team joined the USISL, then a small but growing outdoor league with 23 teams. Just three seasons later, the team proved it had what it took for A-league play after winning the 1996 Pro-Division League. Under the Head Coach, Mike Anhaeuser and Assistant Coach, Mark Watson the team plays on Daniel Island in the Blackbaud Stadium. Completed in April 1999 the Blackbaud Stadium became the first privately-funded soccer-specific stadium in the United States. Styled after the classic English soccer experience, the stadium seats 5,100 and even includes an English style pub.
Meet at Fleet! Casual, come-as-you-are, waterfront seafood restaurant. A destination unto itself. Housed in a 1940s retired naval building on the east side of the Charleston peninsula, Fleet Landing features fusion of classic and contemporary Southern seafood fare in a setting that celebrates the area’s waterfront heritage. Featured in Food & Wine Magazine in their trend spotting “Where to Go Next” column. Blue Plate Lunch Specials. Open 7-days a week.
Nestled in the gardens behind the Wentworth Mansion is one of Charleston's hidden gems. Circa 1886, named for the year the Wentworth Mansion was built, is home to some of Charleston's finest fare. With an extensive wine list and contemporary cuisine, this five-star restaurant offers diners an intimate evening that won't soon be forgotten. AAA Four Diamond Award Charleston restaurant; “Top 100 New Restaurants” Conde’ Nast Magazine; Wine Spectator winner & Dirona Award Winner. 
