A Community Celebration
San Diego State will open the doors of Snapdragon Stadium to the public on August 15 for a free‑admission event dubbed "First Saturday," offering fans a first look at the 2026 roster through a live scrimmage, a series of giveaways and an autograph session with players.
Fans eager to secure a spot must claim their tickets starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Monday, with the distribution handled through the university's ticketing portal.
The centerpiece of the afternoon will be a 5:30 p.m. PT scrimmage, the first public appearance of the squad before the season opener slated for September 5, giving supporters a preview of the team's chemistry and strategy.
Ticket Pricing and Availability
Season tickets for the 2026 campaign are now on sale, with a base price of $175 per seat — $150 for the ticket plus a $25 Aztec Club membership fee — translating to roughly $29.17 per game, while single‑game tickets start at $23, inclusive of all fees.
The schedule, announced alongside the event, features home matchups against Portland State, James Madison, Texas State, Fresno State, Washington State and Utah State, setting up a demanding slate that could test the Aztecs' depth.
Conference Outlook and Championship
The Pac‑12 Championship game is slated for December 4, with the host team to be the conference leader in the standings, adding an extra layer of stakes to every league contest.
SDSU enters the championship conversation after a 9‑4 finish in 2025, highlighted by a perfect 6‑0 home record — the first undefeated home season for the program since 1996.
The Aztecs outscored opponents 187‑41 at Snapdragon Stadium last year, posting shutouts against Stony Brook and California, underscoring the venue's role as a fortress.
Coach Sean Lewis, who guided the team through the transition to the Pac‑12, emphasized the importance of building on that momentum as the program prepares for its inaugural season in the new conference.