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Sports weekends in San Diego

Data-backed weekends, venue logistics, and the cleanest multi-game combos, all in one hub.

2 venues2 leagues
SportCation IndexGrade D49.9/100Rank #43 of 53
Index detail and methodology

Statistical Tier 22 · Simulated rank range #42–#44. The score combines published city-wide sports-weekend measurements; it is not a personalized trip estimate.

Stadium Sprawl5.7 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$263Sports Wknd / Night
2-Game Ticket Pair$95Median, est. incl. fees.
Peak Stack Weekend
Nov 6, 20261 Leagues overlap

Plan your weekend around real overlap windows, practical logistics, and venue-level details for San Diego. Start with Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium for transit, bag policy, and rideshare tips. See how San Diego stacks up in the SportCation Index.

City Snapshot

Leagues in town: MLB, NCAAFMajor venues: 2Walkable core: Gaslamp Quarter / East Village / Mission Valley

Upcoming game weekends

Plan a weekend around San Diego's next home games. Tap a card to build your trip.

San Diego

NCAAF

Fresno State at San Diego State

Snapdragon Stadium · Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM PDT

Estimated trip cost US$157.50 per person

Party estimate US$315 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$90 · Hotel for party US$225

2026-10-17 to 2026-10-18 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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San Diego

MLS

Seattle Sounders FC at San Diego FC

Snapdragon Stadium · Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM PDT

Estimated trip cost US$187.50 per person

Party estimate US$375 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$150 · Hotel for party US$225

2026-10-24 to 2026-10-25 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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San Diego

NCAAF

Washington State at San Diego State

Snapdragon Stadium · Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM PDT

Estimated trip cost US$157.50 per person

Party estimate US$315 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$90 · Hotel for party US$225

2026-10-31 to 2026-11-01 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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San Diego

MLS

Sporting Kansas City at San Diego FC

Snapdragon Stadium · Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM PST

Estimated trip cost US$187.50 per person

Party estimate US$375 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$150 · Hotel for party US$225

2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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San Diego

NCAAF

Utah State at San Diego State

Snapdragon Stadium · Sat, Nov 14 · 6:30 PM PST

Estimated trip cost US$157.50 per person

Party estimate US$315 · 2 adults · 1 room

Tickets for party US$90 · Hotel for party US$225

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-15 · Transport is excluded or varies. Separate bookings; provider prices and availability can change.

Per-person amount is rounded from the party estimate.

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Venues

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Getting around San Diego

San Diego is a key sports travel destination with major league teams such as MLB's San Diego Padres at Petco Park and MLS's San Diego FC and NWSL's San Diego Wave at Snapdragon Stadium. The city also hosts significant sporting events, complemented by extensive year-round outdoor recreational opportunities.

Distances are approximate straight-line miles from San Diego reference point (San Diego reference). Open a guide for transit, bags, and rideshare.

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Venue details

  • Capacity: 42,302Opened: 2004Architect: PopulousTenants: San Diego PadresWikipedia
  • Opened: 2022Tenants: San Diego FC, San Diego Legion, San Diego Wave FCWikipedia

Teams

Every pro team in San Diego. Tap for schedules, overlaps, and away trip ideas.

Location pulse

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Where to stay

Compare areas by venue access and transit before you book.

Gaslamp Quarter / East Village

This downtown area is the historic and vibrant heart of San Diego, offering a lively nightlife, numerous dining options, and close proximity to Petco Park.

Transit:
The Gaslamp Quarter is serviced by the Green and Silver Line Trolleys, with a stop at 5th Avenue and L Street.
Venues:
Petco Park, Snapdragon Stadium
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Mission Valley

Mission Valley is a central neighborhood known for its convenient location, numerous hotels, and shopping centers.

Transit:
The Green Line Trolley runs directly through Mission Valley, with several stops including Stadium Station for Snapdragon Stadium.
Venues:
Snapdragon Stadium, Petco Park, Viejas Arena (at SDSU)
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Old Town

Old Town offers a historic atmosphere with cultural attractions, diverse dining, and is a major transit hub for the region.

Transit:
The Old Town Transit Center is a significant intermodal station, serving Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner, the COASTER commuter rail, and the San Diego Trolley's Green and Blue Lines.
Venues:
Snapdragon Stadium, Pechanga Arena San Diego, Petco Park
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Little Italy

Little Italy is a lively and walkable neighborhood known for its numerous restaurants, bars, and cultural events.

Transit:
The County Center/Little Italy Station is served by the Blue and Green Line Trolleys, as well as the COASTER train and several bus lines.
Venues:
Petco Park, Snapdragon Stadium
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Rankings & more hubs

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See San Diego inSportCation Index 2026

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