For the first time at Patriots Point, the Charleston Battery are hosting Pups at the Pitch, for the match on Wednesday, June 24, against Loudoun United FC (7pm kickoff). Fans will be able to bring their canine companions to the stadium for a pawsome evening with the Battery with select ticket purchases.
Specific tickets for your dog and you will need to be purchased here for just $27 each (tax and fees included). Fans will be able to walk throughout the stadium, pavilion and stands with their dog, except in the artificial turf areas. Keep an eye out for special activations and tabling in the stadium for your pup.
House Rules for Pups at the Pitch
- One dog per adult is allowed.
- Dogs must be on leash at all times.
- Dogs can navigate throughout the stadium, pavilion and stands, but not areas with artificial turf.
- Fans looking to enter with their dogs must sign a waiver on-site indicating their dog is up to date on vaccines and that they accept liability for their dog’s actions. This waiver can be reviewed in advance here, but will have to be signed upon entry.
- Fans with dogs may only enter through Gate 3 (see the map below), which is where the waivers will be available to be signed.
- Gates open at 5:30pm.
Wondering if you should bring your dog to the match?
Yes, only if your dog…
- Is up to date on all required vaccinations and old enough to be around other dogs and people (4+ months of age)
- Is in relatively good health and can walk up and down a flight of stairs
- Does well with crowds and loud noises such as drums, horns, and cheering
- Does well on leash and is not reactive toward other dogs or humans
Best to keep them at home if your dog…
- Is unvaccinated or under 4 months of age
- Is a senior dog that would have trouble navigating stairs and being outside for an extended period of time
- Tends to get overheated
- Is an intact female in heat
- Is exhibiting any signs of illness close to the day of the game, such as a cough, nasal discharge, lethargy or diarrhea. These symptoms can be signs of potentially infectious illnesses, and it would be best for your dog, as well as the other dogs in attendance, if they did not attend
- Has issues with loud noises and crowds
- Is reactive toward other dogs and/or people
- While we love and appreciate all of our four-legged Battery fans, we understand that not all dogs are comfortable in social settings or around other dogs, and kindly ask you to please keep them home if their behavior is not ready for matchday yet, for the safety and enjoyment of all fans and dogs in attendance
Post-Match Walk
After the final whistle, fans are invited to walk a lap around the field with their dog and have an opportunity for a photo on the stadium field.
Entry and Parking
Fans with dogs may only enter through Gate 3, which is where the waivers will be available to be signed.
Options for parking for the game, and the layout of the stadium, can be seen in the maps below.
The full Know Before You Go, A-Z Guide, stadium policies and more can be found here.
A reminder that specific tickets for your dog and you will need to be purchased here. Fans can only enter through Gate 3 and will be able to walk throughout the stadium, pavilion and stands with their dog, except in the artificial turf areas. Keep an eye out for special activations and tabling in the stadium for your pup.
Have questions? Contact the Box Office at tickets@charlestonbattery.com, and they will be happy to assist!
