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Summer Sports in San Diego

Something for Every Sports Fan

Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or just enjoy seeing the action, watching a game in San Diego during the summer is a blast. Browse the exciting sporting events below and add make sure to add one or two to your summer itinerary.

People running at the Rock N Roll Marathon in Balboa Park

June

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego

When: Jun. 1-2, 2024
Celebrate the 26th anniversary starting at Balboa Park and finishing in Downtown San Diego, you'll explore up to eight well-known neighborhoods and experience an insider tour that even the locals rave about. This ultimate foot tour highlights all the iconic communities, their personalities, and everything we love about America's Finest City: San Diego, CA. 

Marine Corps Mud Run Camp Pendleton

When: Jun. 1, 2024
The Marine Corps Mud Run features a 7K Distance Trail Run with multiple military themed obstacles, fitness stations, and MUD!

San Diego Wave FC

When: Jun. 7 & 28, 2024
Experience San Diego Wave Fútbol Club this June at Snapdragon Stadium:

  • San Diego Wave vs. Orlando Pride - Jun. 7, 2024
  • San Diego Wave vs. Chicago Red Stars - Jun. 28, 2024

San Diego Padres

When: Jun. 6-26, 2024
Catch at game at the Best Ball Park in the United States, Petco Park, this June:

  • San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks - Jun. 6-9, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. Oakland A's - Jun. 10-12, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers - Jun. 20-23, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals - Jun. 24-26, 2024

United States Police & Fire Championships

When: Jun. 8-15, 2024
United States Police & Fire Championships brings together law enforcement and fire athletes from across the country to compete in Olympic-style sports. 

Giro di San Diego GranFondo

When: Jun. 8, 2024
Southern California meets Italy at the Giro di San Diego GranFondo, a celebration of cycling, food, and San Diego's North Inland region.

2024 USA Surfing Championships

When: Jun. 11-15, 2024
Surfing America is the IOC-recognized National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the USA. Surfing America is responsible for holding the USA Championships each year and for selecting the official USA Surf Team to compete internationally.

Switchfoot BRO-AM

When: Jun. 15, 2024
The Annual Switchfoot BRO-AM will feature a surf contest, live music performances, and nerf surf jousting exposition between surf contest heats.

Southern California Beach Soccer Championships

When: Jun. 21-23, 2024
The very popular sand soccer festival will again feature youth, adult amateur and adult pro women's and men's beach soccer as well as vendors, the BeSoCha Cantina and lots more!

San Diego Scottish Highland Games

When: Jun. 22-23, 2024
Join us for the annual San Diego Scottish Highland Games. Experience the wonder, and traditions of Scotland.

Coronado Rotary Club Low Tide Ride & Stride

When: Jun. 23, 2024
The Coronado Rotary Club presents the annual Low Tide Ride & Stride. Held on the lowest tide of the month, the 5 mile beach course is perfect for runners, bikers and walkers.

San Diego International Triathlon

When: Jun. 23, 2024
There are two courses to choose from an international course and a sprint course, whichever you choose you're guaranteed a great ride.

Del Mar Summer Racing Season

July

San Diego Padres

When: Jul. 5-31, 2024
Catch at game at the Best Ball Park in the United States, Petco Park, this July:

  • San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks - Jul. 5-7, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners - Jul. 9-10, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves - Jul. 12-14, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - Jul. 30-31, 2024

Crown City Classic 4th of July Race

When: Jul. 4, 2024
Starting and finishing in Tidelands Park, the 12K and 5K courses along the Coronado Bay showcase the scenic views of the Coronado Bridge.

4th of July Run & Ride

When: Jul. 4, 2024
Kick of Independence Day with a run or ride with everything from a 2 mile fun run to the hardcore 25 mile street ride. 

World Championship Over-the-Line Tournament

When: Jul. 13-21, 2024
The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is calling all players, beach-goers, and sports enthusiasts to the biggest summer event in San Diego!

Pride 5K Run + Walk

When: Jul. 13, 2024
The Pride 5K Run & Walk is always a highlight of Pride Week festivities.

All Blacks vs. Fiji Rugby

When: Jul. 19, 2024
Two of the biggest drawcards in World Rugby, New Zealand and Fiji, will face off for the first time on American soil at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium.

Del Mar Racing Season

When: Jul. 20 - Sept. 8, 2024
San Diego horse racing takes place where the "turf meets the surf" at the Del Mar Racetrack. Fans flock to the track each summer to wager on their favorite horses during the popular Del Mar Racetrack racing season.

Solana Beach Triathlon

When: Jul. 28, 2024
The Solana Beach Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike invites you to an epic day living the active lifestyle!

Manchester United vs. Real Betis

When: Jul. 31, 2024
Manchester United Men's first team will face Real Betis in a Premier League vs. LaLiga match-up, July 31st for the second time at Snapdragon Stadium.

San Diego Wave FC Game at Snapdragon Stadium

August

San Diego Padres

When: Aug. 2-25, 2024
Catch at game at the Best Ball Park in the United States, Petco Park, this August:

  • San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies - Aug. 2-4, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - Aug. 12-14, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins - Aug. 19-21, 2023
  • San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets - Aug. 22-25, 2024

San Diego Wave FC

When: Aug. 24, 2024
Experience San Diego Wave Fútbol Club this August at Snapdragon Stadium:

  • San Diego Wave vs. Angel City FC - Aug. 24, 2024 

South Bay 24 Hour & South Bay Mini

When: Aug. 17, 2024
The Endurance Race Series is excited to once again be hosting this one off Ultra event in South Bay San Diego.

World Bodysurfing Championships in Oceanside

When: Aug. 17-18, 2024
During the annual World Bodysurfing Championships, 350-400 bodysurfers from around the world compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes.

America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5k

When: Aug. 18, 2024
San Diego’s fastest and most scenic half marathon. Run from the Cabrillo National Monument atop the tip of Point Loma, along San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, Embarcadero, past the Star of India, through downtown San Diego to a rousing finish in historic Balboa Park.

Ramona Rodeo

When: Aug. 22-24, 2024
A Top Notch PRCA rodeo with some of the greatest cowboys around, boasting a professional attitude with the best hometown hospitality you will find at a rodeo.

Bike the Bay

When: Aug. 25, 2024
Ride the bridge, Bike the Bay! Cruise around the San Diego Bay and enjoy your only opportunity to ride across the San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge. This non-competitive community bike ride is for riders of all abilities and will take you on a scenic, and primarily flat ride, around the San Diego Bay via the Bayshore Bikeway.

TVG Pacific Classic

When: Aug. 31, 2024
Del Mar's richest and most prestigious race, the Grade I $1,000,000 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic, a Win And You're In for the Breeders' Cup Classic.

Woman surfing in San Diego in Ocean Beach

September

San Diego Padres

When: Sept. 2-22, 2024
Catch at game at the Best Ball Park in the United States, Petco Park, this September:

  • San Diego Padres vs. Detroit Tigers - Sept. 2, 4-5, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants - Sept. 6-8, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros - Sept. 16-18, 2024
  • San Diego Padres vs. Chicago White Sox - Sept. 20-22, 2024

San Diego Wave FC

When: Sept. 1-28, 2024
Experience San Diego Wave Fútbol Club this September at Snapdragon Stadium:

  • San Diego Wave vs. Washington Spirit - Sept. 1, 2024
  • San Diego Wave vs. North Carolina Courage - Sept. 8, 2024
  • San Diego Wave vs. Portland Thorns - Sept. 28, 2024 

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro

When: Sept. 20-22, 204
The world’s top professional female surfers will be back in Oceanside for the annual Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro, a 3 day event jam-packed with world-class surfing competition that will blow your mind, and a festival village loaded with female-inspired vendors, activities and amazing entertainment.

Poway Rodeo

When: Sept. 27-28, 2024
Professional rodeo cowboys from around the country compete during the annual Poway Rodeo. Can they hold on for 8 seconds.

Buffalo Alley 10K Trail Run

When: Sept. 28, 2024
This race is a 10K trail run in the northwestern foothills of Camp Pendleton. The course offers a challenging hill climb, rolling hills along the ridgeline, and scenic views of surrounding mountains and meadows. 

Ken Whalen Surf Challenge

When: Sept. 29, 2024
The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is in memory of Ken's love for family, surfing and the beach. The goal for the event is to encourage kids (including CAF adaptive surfers and Rady Children's Hospital Cancer Families) to strengthen their connection with surfing by competing and having a fun day at the beach with their friends and family.

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