Summer Sports in San Diego

Southern California Beach Soccer Championships

When: May 30 - Jun. 1, 2025
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!

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego

When: May 31 - Jun. 1, 2025
Bringing the fun to the run, Rock 'n' Roll Running Series San Diego is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. 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.

United States Police & Fire Championships

When: May 31 - Jun. 7, 2025
United States Police & Fire Championships brings together law enforcement and fire athletes from across the country to compete in Olympic-style sports. 

San Diego Padres

When: Jun. 1-25, 2025
Catch at game at the Best Ball Park in the United States, Petco Park, this June:

• San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - May 30 - Jun. 1, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - Jun. 9-11, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Kansas City Royals - Jun. 20-22, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals - Jun. 23-25, 2025

San Diego Wave FC

When: Jun. 6 & 22, 2025
Experience San Diego Wave Fútbol Club this June at Snapdragon Stadium:

• San Diego Wave vs. Seattle Reign - Jun. 6, 2025
• San Diego Wave vs. Washington Spirit - Jun. 22, 2025

Marine Corps Mud Run Camp Pendleton

When: Jun. 7, 2025
The Marine Corps Mud Run features a 7K Distance Trail Run with multiple military themed obstacles, fitness stations, and MUD!

Giro Di San Diego Granfondo

When: Jun. 7, 2025
Southern California meets Italy at the Giro di San Diego GranFondo, a celebration of cycling, food, and San Diego's North Inland region.

Concacaf Gold Cup

When: Jun. 15, 2025
Drawing large crowds and millions of television viewers across the region, the Gold Cup is a celebration of soccer, sportsmanship, and culture.

Switchfoot Bro-Am

When: Jun. 21, 2025
The Annual Switchfoot BRO-AM will feature a surf contest, live music performances, and nerf surf jousting exposition between surf contest heats.

San Diego International Triathlon

When: Jun. 22, 2025
There are two courses to choose from an international course and a sprint course, whichever you choose you're guaranteed a great ride.

Coronado Rotary Club Low Tide Ride & Stride

When: Jun. 28, 2025
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.

Crown City Classic 4th of July Race

When: Jul. 4, 2025
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, 2025
Kick of Independence Day with a run or ride with everything from a 2 mile fun run to the hardcore 25 mile street ride. 

San Diego Padres

When: Jul. 4-30, 2025
Catch at game at the Best Ball Park in the United States, Petco Park, this July:

• San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers - Jul. 4-6, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks- Jul. 7-10, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Philadelphia Phillies- Jul. 11-13, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets - Jul. 28-30, 2025

Sand Diego FC

When: Jul. 5-29, 2025
Catch a game of the inaugural San Diego FC season at Snapdragon Stadium, this July:

• San Diego FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC - Jul. 5, 2025
• San Diego FC vs. Toronto FC - Jul. 16, 2025
• San Diego FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Jul. 19, 2025
• San Diego FC vs. Nashville SC - Jul. 25, 2025
• San Diego FC vs. C.F. Pachuca - Jul. 29, 2025

World Championship Over-the-Line Tournament

When: Jul. 12-20, 2025
The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is calling all players, beach-goers, and sports enthusiasts to the biggest summer event in San Diego!

Del Mar Racing Season

When: Jul. 18 - Sept. 7, 2025
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. 27, 2025
The Solana Beach Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike invites you to an epic day living the active lifestyle!

San Diego FC

When: Aug. 1-23, 2025
Catch a game of the inaugural San Diego FC season at Snapdragon Stadium, this August:

• San Diego FC vs. Tigres - Aug. 1, 2025
• San Diego FC vs. Mazatlan - Aug. 5, 2025
• San Diego FC vs. Portland - Aug. 23, 2025

San Diego Padres

When: Aug. 1-24, 2025
Catch at game at the Best Ball Park in the United States, Petco Park, this August:

• San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals - Aug. 1-3, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Boston Red Sox- Aug. 8-10, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. San Fransisco Giants- Aug. 18-21, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - Aug. 22-24, 2025

San Diego Wave FC

When: Aug. 9 - 24, 2025
Experience San Diego Wave Fútbol Club this August at Snapdragon Stadium:

• San Diego Wave vs. Angel City FC - Aug. 9, 2025
• San Diego Wave vs. Racing Louisville FC - Aug. 24, 2025

South Bay 24 Hour & South Bay Mini

When: Aug. 15, 2025
The Endurance Race Series is excited to once again be hosting this one off Ultra event in South Bay San Diego. 

America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K

When: Aug. 17, 2025
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.

Romona Rodeo

When: Aug. 21-23, 2025
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. 24, 2025
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. 30, 2025
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.

San Diego Padres

When: Sept. 1-28, 2025
Catch at game at the Best Ball Park in the United States, Petco Park, this September:

• San Diego Padres vs. Baltimore Orioles - Sept. 1-3, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds - Sept. 8-10, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies - Sept. 11-14, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers - Sept. 22-24, 2025
• San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks - Sept. 26-28, 2025

San Diego Wave FC

When: Sept. 7-26, 2025
Experience San Diego Wave Fútbol Club this September at Snapdragon Stadium:

• San Diego Wave vs. Houston Dash - Sept. 7, 2025
• San Diego Wave vs. New York Liberty - Sept. 12, 2025
• San Diego Wave vs. Orlando Pride - Sept. 26, 2025 

San Diego FC

When: Sept. 13-27, 2025
Catch a game of the inaugural San Diego FC season at Snapdragon Stadium, this September:

• San Diego FC vs. Minnesota - Sept. 13, 2025
• San Diego FC vs. San Jose - Sept. 27, 2025

Poway Rodeo

When: Sept. 26-27, 2025
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. 27, 2025
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.