Summerville has a vibrant local sports scene centred around youth, recreational, and community teams, while also being closely linked to nearby minor league and professional teams in the Charleston area.
Popular Youth & Community Teams
Summerville Green Wave (High School Sports): The Summerville High School Green Wave football team is a local powerhouse with a storied tradition and strong community following. Their games at Memorial Stadium are major events for the town.​
Summerville Soccer Club (CSC): CSC Summerville operates youth and adult soccer leagues at the Summerville Soccer Complex on Walden Ridge Road, providing recreational and competitive soccer opportunities.​
Flag Football (Summerville Parks & Recreation): The town offers seasonal youth non-contact flag football, with practices and games at the Jerry Blackwell Sports Complex at Gahagan Park.​
Youth Baseball: Local teams like Pro Level Sports Red compete in regional tournaments and leagues, offering strong baseball opportunities for youth athletes.​
Teams Nearby with Local Support
Charleston RiverDogs: Minor league baseball team based in Charleston, drawing many Summerville fans for family-friendly games.​
Charleston Battery: The region’s professional soccer club plays on Daniel Island, popular among soccer fans in Summerville.​
South Carolina Stingrays: ECHL professional hockey team based in North Charleston, with games at the North Charleston Coliseum.​
Major Sporting Events and College Teams
Summerville residents commonly support major South Carolina college teams, such as Clemson Tigers and South Carolina Gamecocks, especially during football and basketball seasons.​
Summerville sports culture is anchored in strong youth programs and by fan ties to Charleston’s minor league and professional franchises, making the town an enthusiastic part of South Carolina’s broader athletic community.
SOURCES
[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_in_South_Carolina)
[2](https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=sportsteams&find_loc=Summerville%2C+SC)
[3](https://www.summervillesc.gov/216/Flag-Football)
[4](https://usssa.com/baseball/teamHome/?teamID=1312714)
[5](https://discoversouthcarolina.com/articles/major-sporting-events-and-competitions)
