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Carolina Clemson Blood Battle

One of the largest blood drives in the country is held annually the week before the Carolina-Clemson football game. USC competes with Clemson in collecting blood for local hospitals and life-saving procedures. The annual blood drive is run by the Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive Committee, which is the second-largest student-run organization on campus. During the 2025 Blood Battle, USC collected 1,997 pints and saved 5,991 lives. Along with Clemson, we collected 5,666 pints of blood and saved 16,998 lives. The drive comes at the start of the holiday season when blood donations typically decrease, so our blood battle not only helps us beat Clemson but also supports saving lives in a time of great need. 

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Campus Blood Drives

Roll up a sleeve and donate for the Gamecocks! One donation could save three lives!

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All presenting donors will receive a free merch item with this year’s Blood Battle design, a chance to win prizes from local businesses, and on campus vendors.  

Walk-In Locations and Times For Fall 2026 Main Drive

Walk-ins are welcome! Additional blood drive opportunities will be offered throughout the USC campus during Blood Battle.  

November 17th-21st:

The Blood Connection Locations

  • Horseshoe (Sumter St): Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
  • Capstone: Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
  • 650 Lincoln: Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
  • Center for Student Health & Well-Being: Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
  • Swearingen: Monday - Wednesday 10 AM - 7 PM
  • Greene St.: Friday 10 AM - 6 PM

American Red Cross Locations

  • Russell House Ballrooms: Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM (4 PM on Friday)
  • Greene Street: Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM 
  • Brick Paved Plaza Southwest of Close Hipp: Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM 

Appointments can be made online at www.redcrossblood.org and The Blood Connection with a valid e-mail address. Donors will receive t-shirts when they show up for the appointment and attempt to donate. Walk-ins are welcome!

 

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