Pups on the Pitch

There are nights in Charleston that feel like summer at its best—warm air, good food, great company, and a reason to stay a little later than planned. Pups on the Pitch is one of those nights.
For the first time ever, the Charleston Battery are opening the gates at Patriots Point to welcome dogs, families, soccer fans, and animal lovers for a one-of-a-kind evening under the lights. Whether you’re here for the match, the atmosphere, the food trucks, or simply an excuse to get outside and do something different, this is the kind of event that turns into a tradition.
This is not just a soccer game. It’s a full stadium experience built for people who love their city, love their dogs, and love a good night out.
⚽️ A NIGHT MADE FOR DOGS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM
For one night only, your dog can join you at a professional soccer match. Expect wagging tails, excited energy, and a stadium filled with the kind of joy only dogs can bring. From first-time pups to seasoned stadium spectators, this is their moment too.
And for those looking to add a new four-legged family member, Pet Helpers will be onsite with adoptable dogs ready to meet their future people. You never know when a casual night out turns into meeting your next best friend.
🐶 VISIT PET HELPERS IN THE DOG ZONE
You’ll find Pet Helpers in the Dog Zone on the scoreboard side of the field, where the energy of the night comes together in one of the most interactive spaces in the stadium.
Stop by to:
• Meet adoptable dogs looking for homes and second chances
• Take fun photo ops and capture the night with your crew (and maybe a few pups)
• Shop Pet Helpers merch and show your support for local animals
• Learn more about our programs, from adoption and fostering to community support services
• Connect with staff and volunteers, whether you’re new to Pet Helpers or already part of our community
This space is also designed as a meet-up point for our supporters. If you’ve volunteered, adopted, fostered, donated, or simply followed along with our work, consider this your invitation to come say hello, reconnect, and be part of the energy that makes this community so special.
🍿FOOD, FUN, AND A FULL STADIUM EXPERIENCE
Come hungry. Charleston’s favorite local food vendors will be serving throughout the stadium, including Page’s Okra Grill, Wood Haven Pizza, Smash City Burgers, La Hacienda Mexican Cuisine, Kona Ice, and more.
Before kickoff, families can enjoy the mini turf soccer field, open from 5:30 PM until the final whistle. After the match, stick around for a post-game player autograph session in the tunnel—bring something to sign or pick up gear from the team store.
From the first whistle to the final moment under the lights, there’s something happening everywhere you look.
🐾 YOUR TICKET DOES MORE THAN GET YOU IN
Tickets are just $20 for general admission, with children 4 and under admitted free. And when you purchase through the exclusive Pet Helpers link. $5 from every ticket goes directly back to supporting animals in our care. That means your night out helps provide shelter, medical care, and second chances for pets across our community.
⚽️ THIS IS THE NIGHT EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT
Some events are fun. Some are memorable. Pups on the Pitch is both.
It’s the kind of night where families stay later than planned, where dogs steal the spotlight, where strangers become conversation partners, and where something as simple as a soccer match turns into a shared community experience.
So bring your dog. Bring your friends. Bring your kids. Or just bring yourself and see what the energy is all about.
We’ll see you at Patriots Point.