Pro sports in San Diego
3 pro teams play in San Diego. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 San Diego teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in San Diego?
- San Diego has 3 pro teams: the San Diego Gulls (AHL), the San Diego Padres (MLB) and San Diego FC (MLS).
- Where do San Diego's teams play?
- Petco Park (Padres), Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego FC) and Pechanga Arena San Diego (Gulls).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in San Diego?
- San Diego (SAN) is the closest major airport, about 4 miles (6 km) from Petco Park — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in San Diego
Near-perfect weather, beaches and Balboa Park. Make a weekend of it.
💬Balboa Park is a full day on its own (museums plus the zoo), and the beach towns each have their own vibe — La Jolla for coves and sea lions, Pacific Beach for the party. It's a craft-beer capital, so leave room. Fish tacos, obviously.
🍽 Eat
- Fish tacos — The dish the city's known for.
- Little Italy — Buzzy dining and a Saturday market.
🍺 Grab a drink
- North Park — Craft-beer central (SD is a brewing capital).
- Gaslamp Quarter — Downtown bars and nightlife.
🎨 See & culture
- Balboa Park — 17 museums plus the world-famous zoo.
- USS Midway Museum — Tour a retired aircraft carrier.
🎯 Things to do
- La Jolla — Coves, sea lions and clifftop walks.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- Torrey Pines — Coastal cliff hikes north of town.
- The beaches — Pacific Beach to Coronado.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in San Diego
Vacation rentals across San Diegoon OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.