South Carolina Gamecocks
University	University of South Carolina
Nickname	Gamecocks
NCAA	Division I (FBS)
Conference	SEC (primary) Sun Belt (men's soccer) Big 12 (beach volleyball)
Athletic director	Jeremiah Donati
Location	Columbia, South Carolina
Varsity teams	21 (9 men's, 12 women's)
Football stadium	Williams-Brice Stadium
Basketball arena	Colonial Life Arena
Baseball stadium	Founders Park
Softball stadium	Carolina Softball Stadium
Soccer stadium	Eugene E. Stone III Stadium
Tennis venue	Carolina Tennis Center
Volleyball arena	Carolina Volleyball Center
Other venues	Wheeler Beach (beach volleyball)
Colors	Garnet and black[1]
Mascot	Cocky (official) Sir Big Spur (live) Big Spur (previous)
Fight song	"The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way"[2]
Website	gamecocksonline.com

The South Carolina Gamecocks represent the University of South Carolina in the NCAA Division I. It is the flagship school in the state of South Carolina.

The University of South Carolina proudly identifies its athletic teams as the "Gamecocks," a name that reflects the university’s fighting spirit and long-standing tradition of excellence. Today, the Gamecock name stands as a symbol of competitive pride, integrity, and success across collegiate athletics.

All of the university's varsity teams compete at the Division I level of the NCAA, and all but men's soccer and women's beach volleyball compete in the Southeastern Conference.^[3] Men's soccer competes in the Sun Belt Conference and women's beach volleyball competes in the Big 12 Conference because the SEC does not sponsor those sports.

The University of South Carolina's athletic program has built a notable legacy across a range of sports. Gamecock teams have claimed nine national championships, with the most prominent titles coming in baseball (2010, 2011) and women's basketball (2017, 2022, 2024). The football program, while never winning a national championship, has notable achievements including the 1969 ACC title, the 2010 SEC East Division title, and the 1980 Heisman Trophy won by George Rogers. In addition to team success, the university has produced Olympians and professional athletes across multiple sports, particularly through its track and field and basketball programs.

Beyond the competition, Gamecock fans are celebrated for their unwavering loyalty and enthusiasm. Home venues such as Williams–Brice Stadium, Colonial Life Arena, and Founders Park regularly rank among the nation’s leaders in attendance, reflecting the deep community pride that surrounds the program. Sportscaster Tim Brando was quoted as saying, "You won't find any more loyal fans in the country than those who follow the South Carolina Gamecocks."^[4]