San Diego · Sports & events
SPORT & SEASON
Baseball downtown, a new soccer club, and a horse racing meet that runs through high summer.
Petco Park
Padres baseball April to October in the East Village, with a grass lawn beyond the outfield that sells for a few dollars and works for restless children.
Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego FC in MLS February to October, the Wave in the women's league March to November, and San Diego State college football September to December.
San Diego Gulls
Minor league hockey October to April at Pechanga Arena in the Midway district, with tickets at a fraction of big-league prices.
Surf lessons and Del Mar
Beginner lessons at Pacific Beach and Tourmaline run year-round for roughly 60–100 USD, and the Del Mar racing meet runs from July into September.