South Carolina, Clemson Renew Baseball Rivalry

Top-ranked Tigers visit Gamecocks for 3-game series

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The annual rivalry series between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers baseball teams has arrived, with the first game set for February 27 at 7 p.m. ET. The Gamecocks (6-3) will host the No. 15 Tigers (8-0) in the first of a three-game series at Founder's Park in Columbia.

Why it matters

This long-standing rivalry between the two in-state programs is always highly anticipated, as the teams compete for state bragging rights and jockey for position in the college baseball rankings.

The details

The Gamecocks and Tigers will play the first game of their series on February 27, with the remaining two games scheduled for the following two days. South Carolina enters the series with a 6-3 record, while Clemson is a perfect 8-0 so far this season and ranked 15th nationally.

  • The series begins on February 27 at 7 p.m. ET.
  • Game 2 is scheduled for the following day.
  • The third and final game of the series will be played on the day after that.

The players

South Carolina Gamecocks

The baseball team from the University of South Carolina, a member of the Southeastern Conference.

Clemson Tigers

The baseball team from Clemson University, a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference and ranked 15th nationally.

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What’s next

The winner of the series will gain an early advantage in the race for state supremacy and potentially improved positioning in the national rankings.

The takeaway

This annual rivalry series between two of the top college baseball programs in the state of South Carolina is always must-see action, as the two teams compete for bragging rights and a leg up in the national rankings.