Snapdragon Stadium
Snapdragon Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in San Diego, California, located on the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU). The site is in the hands of San Diego State University. Add Mexico–United States border wall, 17 mi away, to a visit.
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A stadium & arena inside San Diego
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 115K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in San Diego
Snapdragon Stadium is inside San Diego, which has 508 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
San Diego (SAN) has airline service, about 5 miles from Snapdragon Stadium.
Established in 2022
Snapdragon Stadium dates from 2022 and is run by San Diego State University. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Plan a visit to Snapdragon Stadium around the weather below.
Snapdragon Stadium
Snapdragon Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in San Diego, California, located on the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU). It is the home of the San Diego State Aztecs football team of the Pac-12 Conference, San Diego FC of Major League Soccer (MLS), and San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
Known during its planning and early construction phases as Aztec Stadium, ground was broken on August 17, 2020, and the stadium opened on August 19, 2022. It is located at SDSU Mission Valley, a 166-acre (67 ha) noncontiguous expansion parcel west of the main campus. The stadium is accessible from the main campus via the San Diego Trolley at SDSU Transit Center.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 2022
- Run by
- San Diego State University
- Wikipedia readers
- 115K a year
Nights near Snapdragon Stadium
The first towns with rooms are San Diego (508) and Coronado (32).
- 1Mexico–United States border wall
- 2San Diego Zoo
- 3Petco Park
- 4Balboa Park
- 5SeaWorld San Diego
- 6Pechanga Arena
- 7USS Midway Museum
- 8Whaley House
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Snapdragon Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | in town | — | 508 401 hotels · 27 motels · 25 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 20 hostels · 13 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 1,406,106 | $907K | C− |
| Coronado | 9 mi south | 15 min | 32 24 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 21,094 | $2,000K | C |
| Chula Vista | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 44 27 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 275,533 | $759K | C |
| El Cajon | 10 mi east | 15 min | 20 12 hotels · 6 motels · 2 RV parks | 101,755 | $682K | C− |
| National City | 8 mi south | 15 min | 14 10 hotels · 4 motels | 57,807 | $612K | D |
| La Mesa | 6 mi east | 10 min | 11 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 59,914 | $812K | C |
| Santee | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 9 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 58,205 | $727K | B |
| Carlsbad | 26 mi north | 40 min | 68 57 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 112,260 | $1,257K | C+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Snapdragon Stadium
These well-known places are within 18 miles.
Big draw117 mi LandmarkMexico–United States border wall
24 mi Zoo & aquariumSan Diego Zoo4.0M visitors a year
36 mi Stadium & arenaPetco Park
44 mi Park & preserveBalboa Park
56 mi Theme parkSeaWorld San Diego4.0M visitors a year
66 mi TheatrePechanga Arena
76 mi MuseumUSS Midway Museum
85 mi MuseumWhaley HousePhoto credits
Mexico–United States border wall: Földhegy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · San Diego Zoo: en:User:Cburnett, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Petco Park: Mds08011, CC BY 4.0 · Balboa Park: Antoine Taveneaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SeaWorld San Diego: ZooFari, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pechanga Arena: Nehrams2020, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Midway Museum: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Whaley House: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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A visit to Snapdragon Stadium: questions
Is Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego?
Yes. It’s inside San Diego, CA.
When is the best time to visit Snapdragon Stadium?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is Snapdragon Stadium from Irvine and Santa Ana?
About 72 miles northwest of Irvine and about 79 miles northwest of Santa Ana, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Snapdragon Stadium?
San Diego (SAN), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near Snapdragon Stadium?
San Diego (in town, 508 places to stay), Coronado (9 mi, 32 places to stay) and Chula Vista (13 mi, 44 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from San Diego
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