Charleston Battery celebrates 25 years of professional soccer in the Lowcountry

The Charleston Battery celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, making the club the longest continuously operating professional soccer team in America, and the first to reach the silver anniversary.

“Charleston Battery’s founder, Anthony Bakker, paved the way to bring a soccer team to Charleston 25 years ago, and we couldn’t be more thankful for his vision, passion and philanthropic efforts,” said Andrew Bell, Charleston Battery President.

The team will kick off the celebratory season on Saturday, March 25, with a bang. The match-up against FC Cincinnati at MUSC Health Stadium will feature t-shirt giveaways for the first 500 fans through the gates and $2.50 beers all night long. Following the game, a fireworks display will light up the night sky over the soccer field on Daniel Island.

“This season, we are looking forward to hosting a variety of interactive events and family-friendly promotions during each game,” said Bell. “Our goal is to amplify the experience for our fans on and off the pitch.”

The team will host 16 home games, each with its own unique theme. View the schedule below for a list of the home game dates and promotions:

Saturday, March 25 – 25th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, April 8 – Punts and Pints
Saturday, April 15 – Superhero Night
Saturday, April 29 – MUSC Fitness Night
Saturday, May 6 – Seis De Mayo Fiesta
Saturday, May 13 – Geodesicx Military Night
Saturday, June 3 – ’93 Night
Saturday, June 10 – Hometown Heroes Night
Saturday, June 24 – Kick Off Summer Party
Saturday, July 1 – America Night
Saturday, July 8 – Dollar Beer Night
Saturday, July 29 – Daddy/Daughter Date Night
Saturday, August 12 – Hendrick Lexus Jersey + Dollar Beer Night
Saturday, September 9 – Back to School Night
Saturday, September 16 – McLaughlin and Smoak Orange Night
Saturday, October 7 – MUSC Season Finale
For more information on the Charleston Battery’s schedule and promotions, visit www.charlestonbattery.com/promotions.