Charleston has been the host destination for a number of prestigious sports organizations, showcasing premier events over the years.
Look at the Who’s Who list of sports right holders and event owners.

USGA

While celebrating its 113th year of existence, the Country Club of Charleston hosted the 113th Annual US Women’s Amateur Championship in August 2013 and hosted the US Women’s Open in May 2019.

PGA

The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort has hosted a number of PGA events, including: Ryder Cup (1991); World Cup (1997 & 2003); UBS Warburg Cup (2001); Senior PGA Championship (2007), and PGA Championship (2012), which is scheduled to return in May 2021.

LPGA

Rivertowne Country Club in Mt. Pleasant was the chosen golf course for the Ginn Tribute –hosted by Annika Sorenstam (2007 & 2008).

WTA

Credit One Open is one of WTA’s Tour Premier Events and held annually at the Credit One Stadium and LTP Daniel Island Tennis Center. (2001-present).

Credit One Charleston Open

The Credit One Charleston Open is the largest women’s only tennis tournament in North America. Every April, Credit One and Charleston welcomes more than 100 world-class, women athletes to participate in the excitement of the Credit One Charleston Open.

ITF

The International Tennis Federation held the Davis Cup Semi-Finals at the Family Circle Tennis Center, Daniel Island (2004).

ESPN

Created by ESPN Events, the Charleston Classic is a pre-season NCAA men’s basketball invitational tournament held annually at the College of Charleston’s TD Arena (2008 – present).

USA Rugby

The first professional rugby matches to ever be played in the state of SC have been held at MUSC Health Stadium. USA vs. IRB teams in the summer of 2008, 2009 and 2013.

ISAF

The Charleston Harbor has been the backdrop for a number of solo yacht races including BOC Challenge (94/95); Around Alone Race (98/99) and VELUX 5 Oceans (2011) and now team races such as the Atlantic Cup (2014/15).

MLS

The Carolina Challenge Cup is hosted by the Charleston Battery and includes MLS professional men’s soccer teams in a pre-season tournament, since 2004.

USL

Charleston Battery is a professional soccer club that plays in the United Soccer League. Founded in 1993, they are one of the oldest continuously operating professional soccer clubs in the US. The team plays 17+ home games at Patriots Point Soccer Complex.

CAA

Charleston hosted the Colonial Athletic Association’s Men’s Basketball Championship, 2017-2019. Member school, College of Charleston competes in NCAA Division I and sponsors 20 varsity sports teams.

SOCON

Charleston hosted the Southern Conference M’s & W’s Basketball Championships, 2002 – 2008 and Baseball Championships for 23 years, from 1990-2015. Member school, The Citadel has been affiliated with the SoCon since 1936, and sponsors 16 varsity sports teams.

Big South

CSU Buccaneers participate in Division I of the NCAA as a member of the Big South Conference. Charleston Southern fields varsity teams in 16 sports, 7 for men and 9 for women. The football team competes in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision.

ACC

A top six collegiate power conference, the ACC has shown interest in hosting championship events at a neutral site, such as men’s and women’s soccer at MUSC Health Stadium.

NCAA

First -time destination for a national championship, The Citadel hosted the 2018 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Rifle Championships.

MLL

Major League Lacrosse selected Charleston as the host city for their 2018 National Championships, played at MUSC Health Stadium on Daniel Island.

ECHL

The SC Stingrays are a professional minor league ice hockey team and play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. Established in 1993, the team plays 34+ home games at the North Charleston Coliseum.

MiLB

The Charleston RiverDogs are a minor league baseball team and plays in the Class Single-A South Atlantic League. They are an affiliate of the New York Yankees and play 74+ home games at the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park.

ESPN EVENTS

Created by ESPN Events, the Charleston Classic is a pre-season NCAA men’s basketball invitational tournament held annually at the College of Charleston’s TD Arena (2008 – present).

AJGA

The American Junior Golf Association hosted their national marquee event, the Rolex Girls Junior Championship at The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek on Johns Island in June 2019.

Bassmaster Elite Series

The Bassmaster Elite Series is the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments by B.A.S.S. The 2020 Bassmaster Elite is held at Santee Cooper Lakes.

NSWTA

The National Senior Women Tennis Association regularly hosts their marquee event, The Anne Geier Cup, in the Charleston area.

SKA

Since 1991, the Southern Kingfish Association is the premier sanctioning body for king mackerel tournaments and has hosted a number of competitions in the Charleston area.

NSA

The Steeplechase of Charleston is a National Steeplechase Association sanctioned Race Meet, held in November at The Plantation @ Stono Ferry Racetrack.

ACA

The American Canoe Association is the oldest and largest paddle sports organization in the US, promoting canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. The national organization is a regular sponsor for Charleston County Park Recreation Commission events.

USTA Pro Circuit

Formed in 1979, the USTA Pro Circuit has grown into the largest developmental tennis circuit in the world and has hosted national girls’ tournaments in the Charleston area with $60K and $100K in prize money.

USA Women’s Soccer

USA women’s professional soccer players have made four different appearances in the Charleston SC area.

AVP

The AVP Charleston Open was held at LTP-Daniel Island (formerly Family Circle Tennis Center) in June 2007 and 2008 and required over 1,470 tons of sand to create professional beach volleyball courts.

USTA Southern

Known as the world’s largest tennis tournament, the Southern Sectional Championships were held in Charleston SC and included over 2,000 players for 9 days in July 2005 & 2006.

Sports Commission Updates


12.20.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, December 20-31, 2019

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12.13.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, December 13-15, 2019

Henry Picard and Frank Ford

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12.06.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, December 6-8, 2019

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11.22.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekends, November 22-30, 2019

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11.15.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, November 15-17, 2019

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11.08.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, November 8-10, 2019

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11.01.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, November 1-3, 2019

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10.24.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, October 25-27, 2019

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10.18.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, October 18-20, 2019

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10.11.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, October 11-13, 2019

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10.04.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, October 4-6, 2019

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10.01.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events - 4th Quarter 2019 Listing

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09.27.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, September 27-29, 2019

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09.20.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, September 20-22, 2019

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Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, Sept. 13-15, 2019

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08.30.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, August 30-September 2, 2019

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Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, August 23-25, 2019

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Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, August 16-18, 2019

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08.09.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, August 9-11, 2019

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Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, August 2-4, 2019

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07.26.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, July 26-28, 2019

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07.19.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, July 19-21, 2019

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Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, July 12-14, 2019

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Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, July 4-7, 2019

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06.28.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, June 28-30, 2019

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Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, June 21-23, 2019

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Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, June 14-16, 2019

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06.07.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, June 7-9, 2019

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05.31.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, May 31 - June 2, 2019

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05.24.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, May 24-26, 2019

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05.17.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, May 17-19, 2019

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05.10.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, May 10-12, 2019

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Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, May 10-12, 2019

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05.03.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, May 3-5, 2019

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04.26.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, April 26-28, 2019

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04.19.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, April 19-21, 2019

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04.12.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, April 12-14, 2019

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04.05.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, April 5-7, 2019

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03.29.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, March 29-31, 2019

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03.22.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, March 22-24, 2019

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03.15.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, March 15-17, 2019

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03.08.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for March 8-10, 2019

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03.01.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for March 1-3, 2019

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02.22.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Feb 22-24, 2019

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02.15.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Feb 15-17, 2019

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02.08.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Feb 8-10, 2019

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02.01.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Feb 1-3, 2019

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01.25.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, Jan 25-27, 2019

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01.18.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend: January 18-20, 2019

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01.11.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, January 11-13, 2019

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01.04.19

Charleston Area Sports Travel Events for Weekend, January 4-6, 2019

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Sports Announcements


12.17.19

Charleston Battery Soccer unveils new logo, branding

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11.21.19

2020 Teams Announced for Charleston Classic Men's College Basketball Tournament

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11.11.19

7 Reasons Why You Should Check Out The Charleston Classic

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10.31.19

Battery Enter Exciting New Era Under HCFC, Announce Relocation

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10.24.19

Charleston County PRC Releases 2020 Events Calendar

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10.09.19

Charleston Battery sold to new owner - Oct 2019

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10.04.19

Stingrays Announce Full 2019-20 Promotional Schedule

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10.02.19

Charleston Classic Basketball Tournament - Bracket Released!

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10.02.19

Top Ten Reasons to Book Your Trip to the Tourney! - 12th Annual Charleston Classic Basketball

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10.01.19

Charleston Classic Single Session Tickets on Sale!

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09.26.19

Charleston rises to No. 3 among nation's minor league sports markets

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09.11.19

SC golf course makes pitch for 2025 Presidents Cup

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09.10.19

Mt. Pleasant Racquet Club Partners with tennis legends, opening 2020

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08.15.19

Charleston RiverDogs Releases 2020 Schedule

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08.07.19

Madison Keys to Play Volvo Car Open 2020

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07.26.19

Charleston Water Week Celebrates its 5th Year! Sept 7-15, 2019

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07.17.19

First and Oldest Single-Handed Transatlantic Race, Transat 2020 to Finish in Charleston SC

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07.14.19

Canadian Olympian Shae-Lynn Bourne has made Charleston Center of Figure Skating World

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07.11.19

Outside Magazine - Charleston SC - 12 Best Places to Live, 2019

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06.20.19

The Atlantic Cup Returns to Charleston in 2020

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06.04.19

Southern Conference names Jim Schaus new Commissioner

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06.03.19

After 'magnificent' U.S. Women's Open, what's next for Country Club of Charleston

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06.01.19

Family Circle Tennis Center to be named LTP-Daniel Island

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05.19.19

Women's Open becomes latest chapter in Charleston's rich golf history

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05.17.19

Kiawah Island Club will host USGA's 9th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship in 2023

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04.15.19

Golf has $2.59 Billion Impact in SC

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04.10.19

SC Athletic Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Award Recipients

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02.21.19

SC Athletic Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2019

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02.20.19

Governor McMaster Presents Tourism Award to Cooper River Bridge Run

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02.01.19

NASC Hosts Inaugural Sports Facilities Summit

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01.24.19

Men's Tennis Returns to Charleston: Investco Series at Volvo Car Stadium

Featuring four former World No. 1 tennis players: Mats Wilander, Jim Courier, Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick.

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