It’s almost time for the Battery to kick off against Sacramento during Hometown Heroes Night at Patriots Point! Included here is everything you need to know before heading to the stadium to make your matchday experience the best possible.
TIMELINE
4:30 PM | BATTLE OF THE BADGES at the Battery’s practice pitch next to the south end of the stadium
5:00 PM | Parking lots open
6:00 PM | Gates, box office and team store open
6:00 PM | Breeze Airways™ Pavilion Pre-Match Concert with local artist Michael Duff starts
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Happy Hour in the Breeze Airways™ Pavilion, featuring $4 Bud Light & Heineken
7:00 PM | Supporters March starts from the southwest end of the stadium by the Yellow Parking Lot, the march will go from there through the stadium and to the Supporters Section
7:30 PM | #CHSvSAC Kickoff!
BATTLE OF THE BADGES BEFORE KICKOFF
Before gates open, the annual Battle of the Badges tournament returns to the Battery’s training pitch next to the south end of the stadium! The competition features teams from local police and fire departments in an 8v8 round-robin format.
This year’s edition includes the Charleston Police Department, the Charleston Fire Department, the Mount Pleasant Police Department and the North Charleston Police Department.
The winning team will be recognized on the field during halftime of Charleston-Sacramento!
BREEZE AIRWAYS GIVEAWAY
Interested in winning 2 round-trip tickets with Breeze Airways? Now is your chance! It’s simple:
- Snap a photo with the Breeze Bird, located in the Blue Lot just outside the West Stand, before entering the stadium
- Post it to social media (Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter) with the hashtag #BreezeBirdGiveaway
The winner, selected at random, will be notified after the match!
SUPPORTERS MARCH
The fanfare starts before the kickoff, don’t miss out!
Join fellow Battery supporters outside the southwest end of the stadium for the Supporters March! Arrive by 7:00 PM to take part in the march as fans get ready to cheer on the Black and Yellow!
See the map below for where to meet and the route of the march:
HAPPY HOUR
Happy Hour is back at Patriots Point this season, along with the all-new Bud Light Corner Kick Bar!
From 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, fans (21+) can enjoy discounted Bud Light and Heineken, $4 each!
Make sure you arrive early to cash in on the deal before the match kicks off.
Fans can also enjoy Happy Hour with the food lineup of Home Team BBQ, Coastal Crust, The Co-Op (burgers), Cachita’s Kitchen, King of Pops and more!
THE PARTY STARTS EARLY IN THE BREEZE AIRWAYS™ PAVILION!
The Breeze Airways™ Pavilion continues to have live music going on with the Pre-Match Concert!
Local artist Michael Duff will be at Patriots Point to get the evening started at 6:00 PM, the same time gates open, filling the stadium with music before kickoff. Arrive when the gates open so you don’t miss out!
MOBILE TICKETS
Tickets are digital-only and are available for purchase in advance via SeatGeek, the official digital ticketing provider of the Battery.
Everyone over the age of four (4) years must have a ticket to enter the game.
Please have your mobile ticket downloaded before approaching the gates.
PARKING
Fans attending the match have several parking options for their visit to Patriots Point, ranging from $5 to $10 depending on the lot.
The White Lot ($10) is located by the training pitch next to the stadium, whereas the Purple and Orange Lots ($5) are located at the U.S.S. Yorktown and Omar Shrine Temple, respectively, just a short walk away from the stadium.
Permit-only lots include the Yellow and Blue lots, which are directly adjacent to the stadium.
A full rundown on parking options, including ADA accessibility, can be found here.
CLEAR BAGS AND COMPLETE POLICIES
Fans who require a bag are allowed to bring one clear bag no larger than 14″ x 14″ x 6″. Guests may, however, carry a small clutch bag or purse that’s no larger than 6.5″ x 6.5″.
The complete clear bag policy, and other stadium policies, can be found here.
Check out the Matchday A to Z guide for additional inquiries and FAQs.
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