NCAA Football in San Diego
The Aztecs open their 2026 season — and their first as members of the rebuilt Pac-12 Conference — against the Portland State Vikings on Saturday, September 5 at Snapdragon Stadium. Kickoff for the home opener is TBA. Below: tickets, parking, tailgating, and the matchup history.
Parking
Read up on parking & tailgating before you attend.
Tickets
Single-game tickets for the home opener are available now. For ticket types, seating tiers, and tips on buying smart, see our complete guide to purchasing SDSU Aztecs tickets.
SDSU History & Matchup
The Aztecs and Vikings have met just once before — a 52-17 SDSU win on September 22, 2007, in San Diego. Portland State competes in the FCS as a member of the Big Sky Conference and enters 2026 under first-year head coach Chris Fisk, who arrived from Central Washington after going 48-22 over five seasons. For SDSU, this non-conference opener is the first step in a landmark season as the Aztecs begin Pac-12 Conference play on October 3.
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