Charleston is home to several notable sports teams across baseball, hockey, soccer, and collegiate athletics. Some of the top local teams to follow include the Charleston RiverDogs (baseball), South Carolina Stingrays (hockey), Charleston Battery (soccer), and prominent college teams such as the College of Charleston Cougars, Citadel Bulldogs, and Charleston Southern Buccaneers.​
Minor and Professional Teams
Charleston RiverDogs (Baseball): Playing at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, the RiverDogs are recognized for winning three consecutive Carolina League championships (2021, 2022, 2023).​
South Carolina Stingrays (Hockey): A member of the ECHL, hosting games at the North Charleston Coliseum.​
Charleston Battery (Soccer): Competing in the USL Championship, with a rich history in league championships.​
College Sports Programs
College of Charleston Cougars: NCAA Division I teams known for men’s basketball, baseball, and sailing.​
The Citadel Bulldogs: An NCAA Division I football program with strong rivalries and playoff appearances.​
Charleston Southern Buccaneers: Competitors in NCAA Division I FCS football, playing at Buccaneer Field.​
Additional Teams and Activities
Charleston Golden Eagles (Football): Representing University of Charleston (WV) in NCAA Division II.​
Charleston Dirty Birds (Baseball): A professional team based in Charleston, WV, in the Atlantic League.​
These teams offer a variety of live sporting experiences, from thrilling hockey matches to competitive college showdowns, making Charleston a vibrant hub for fans in every season.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=sportsteams&find_loc=Charleston%2C+SC)
[2](https://chstoday.6amcity.com/city-guide/play/sports-teams-charleston-sc)
[3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_RiverDogs)
[4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_Southern_Buccaneers_football)
[5](https://charleston.edu/about/community/athletics.php)
