The stadium has much to recommend it, but the fact remains they have sold off the naming right to a faceless corporation - and Snapdragon has to do with some component in a smartphone - nothing to do with soccer or sports, at all. True class would have been to name the stadium after Jack Murphy, the person who the original stadium was named for - that naming choice would have represented continuity, a recognition that history and the city matter. Now Jack Murphy only gets a statue of himself and his dog outside the stadium, with a plaque talking about all the sponsors of the statue, not actually explaining who the man himself was. Again, true class would have been to kept the name Jack Murphy for the stadium - but true class is hard to find in America these days. Snapdragon can never become a legendary stadium like Old Trafford of Man U, the Bernabeu of Real Madrid, or the Maracana of Brazil with a sold off stadium name representing nothing that'll change every 20 years. read more

It's a great stadium October to March. But most of the stadium has no shade so it is a beast in the summer Vendors are very dependent on what is happening. I've been when everything is open and you have some great local selection I've also been when you only have the popcorn stands open. Lots of parking but it's extra which is shitty Traffic can be bad getting in and out. I read more

Parking $50 minimum Food RIP OFF Snapdragon Stadium should be one of the best places in San Diego to watch soccer. The stadium itself is beautiful. The grounds, surrounding park areas, and overall design are fantastic. The seating is great, the sightlines are excellent, and the atmosphere during a San Diego FC match is genuinely fun. The fans bring energy and the venue has all the ingredients to be a top-tier experience. Unfortunately, the entire experience gets ruined by the absolutely outrageous cost of food, drinks, and parking. This is an MLS game, not the Super Bowl. Yet the prices inside the stadium make it feel like you're attending a once-in-a-lifetime championship event. If you're trying to build a strong fan base, especially among families, this pricing strategy makes absolutely no sense. A family should not feel like they're taking out a second mortgage just to buy a couple hot dogs and drinks during a regular weekend match. The result is obvious when you look around the stadium -- there are empty seats everywhere. This place should be packed and turning people away. Instead, many fans simply choose not to come because the basics are priced so ridiculously high. Parking is another problem entirely. The contract must of been one of those Godfather signatures, "They were made an offer they couldn't refuse," because the prices are completely out of control, and the way it's communicated is even worse. There is almost no clear signage anywhere directing you to lots or showing prices ahead of time. You either have to look it up online beforehand or find out the price when you're already pulling up to someone taking your credit card. Suddenly you're being charged $50 for the Orange Lot with no prior warning. That's not just expensive, it feels deceptive. Then there's the food itself. On top of the extreme pricing, some of the portion sizes are laughable. The sandwiches we received for our family were tiny for what they cost. Paying premium prices for underwhelming portions just adds insult to injury. Until this pricing model changes, I will not be coming back to another game. For anyone thinking about attending: Take the trolley, eat before you go, or plan to eat afterward. Do not plan to spend money inside the stadium unless you enjoy feeling like you've been ripped off. This venue could easily become one of the best soccer experiences in the country -- but right now, the greed around food, drinks, and parking is driving fans away. Family day this weekend and there were just empty seats, there were empty rows and sections. read more

Stadium -NEW and beautiful (opened in 2022) - the perfect size so that no seat is bad which also enables a variety of prices Food (true identity to SD) -THE FOOD Options are TRUE to San Diego's VARIETY of culinary selections and AMAZING flavors -All the vendor are San Diego based (no major chains, all delicious selections that you'll find though SD) -MY personal favorite is "The Taco Stand" but Calif BBQ and empanada kitchen are DELICIOUS Atmosphere - San Diego FC: SD came 1st in their conference last year!! Amazing atmosphere, the supporter section does an AMAZING job. 5/5 -Wave FC: good vibes, only the lower section open. Still good vibes but more family oriented (you'll see kids here) 4/5 -SDSU football: haven't been to it yet Service: everyone has been friendly! Tip: utilize the public transport (PRONTO) (drops off at the stadium) Great Stadium HIGHLY RECOMMEND 5/5 read more

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Shout out to Snapdragon Stadium for holding Monster Jan 2026 this weekend, absolutely fun event! Perfect stadium for something like this. The stadium itself seemed to have plenty of entry spots and exits so crowding didn't happen. There was plenty of security and law enforcement around. There were plenty of restrooms as well...more beer than food options haha. The stadium does have an unfinished feel to it but overall it's not a bad venue. Can't say I'm happy it replaced the Q, cuz I'm not lol. I look forward to coming to more events here read more

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Not one of my favorite venues in SD. We're here for Monster Jam, and occasionally another event like a concert. Whoever designed this had never been to a sporting event or concert before. If it's hot there's no sun protection at all, and if it rains you're gonna get wet. The only protected places are private suites, the Pepsi Zone, and the Zoo-sponsored cafeteria. Food is pretty good, if on the pricey side. If you're not a fan of Pepsi, head to Crack Shack because they serve Batch soda. You can bring in a sealed water bottle, if you want to save on drinks. Other downside is parking. Pay ahead of time online for your specific day, it will save you a few dollars. There is a handicap lot at the North end of the stadium for ease of entry. Just expect it to take a while to get out of the area after an event. read more

Another fun night at SnapDragon! San Diego FC made an epic comeback to win 4-1 after being down 0-1 at halftime. I predicted a 4-1 Final Score and was spot on with the outcome! Getting in and out was a cinch. Easy parking, amazing seats and overall a perfect night. An Alex Morgan lookalike was seated next to me too... Celebrity vibes all night lol Even on a school night, it was worth the drive. Nothing beats seeing live futbol/soccer action! I'll be back again soon. Let's go SDFC! read more

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I love this stadium although I wish parking was organized better. I purchased parking ahead of time and the lots were not labeled. Trying to get out is also an unorganized mess and took a good 40 minutes to get out of. This stadium is a perfect place to see Events. We attended the Monster Jam 2026 event along with the Pit pass event- best performances ever! They also have plenty of security and staff around. They have a fair amount of vendors. You can get anything from salads to Mexican food to pizza. Plenty of junk food available as well as hard liquor. Food is definitely pricey. We love the merchandise stands, they sell shirts, hats, blankets, monster truck toys and more. We will definitely be back except we will take an uber next time. read more

The Mission Valley area is one that has great history when Qualcom Stadium was one of the biggest stadiums for the size of Qualcom it had the large structure that you would say the castle stadium. For the Miasion Valley area gas been the one that has been the practice field and thw soccer and baseball fields of the baseba field that have been used for the Bad News Bears. Snsp Dragon Stadium that was supported by the San Diego State University the stadium is one thst is located in the valley the large parking areas of the stadium the names are a jumble for the park and the connection. The location of the stadium you xan see from the trolley ztation with the park they have the ownwr is in between the trolley and the stadim. The Snap Dragon Stadium does have the wide valley the large parking areas one that is white gravel the other that is a completed marked parking lot with many parking spaces. The stadium is one that doesnt have the heat covers many events that have taken place when soccer had taken place people were taken by paramedics. On the other side the stadium has been the location for the Monster Trucks and the San State University Football games. With the many events thst are overseen by the company that oversees the ticket prices for the stadium has been by companys to be sold the student store has been kept closed. The stadium has several namez and the backing of the Alaskin Airlines the stadium looks more half completed for the front office should be open for custoners Jack Murphy Stadium was open to the public the ticket offices open for ticket sales. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer I have seen many other locations that have free tours for the general public to let people see whaf their money has paid for. With the open view from the Trolley Station you could see the many people at the stadium. The park and the stadium the names of the park finding the casino conbection yet the Aztecs do not have a connection to the resservations. read more

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Throughout the construction of this stadium, I got to watch it all be built from a literal dirt field to what it's become now. While we've questioned some of the choices along the way, it's overall a solid addition to the Mission Valley neighborhood. This is the home stadium for SDSU's football team as well as San Diego FC and the San Diego Wave. Evening sports games are lovely, but day time games are rough with zero shade available in the stadium. As you likely saw by the news on its opening day, it was kind of a mess, so I'd avoid daytime attendance here. They have a great variety of local vendors. As you walk around, you'll see so many familiar spots serving up food to give a true San Diego experience. Because the majority of vendors are on the first floor, the concourses can get pretty packed. One benefit is that there is tons of parking available or you can use the trolley to get here. Of course, you have to pay, but it's nice that it's available and isn't too hard to get in and out of the area. Outside of games within the stadium, they also hold concerts there both within the stadium and in the grassy fields on the outside. I've attended a musical festival in Thrive Park and it was really enjoyable! Amazing venue overall! read more

Been going to this stadium since last year and it's always fun!! I come here mainly to watch SDFC with my other fellow elite friend and we enjoy the seats and the food they have 5 new vendors this year and desert nachos was a big hit this year!! Great place for events!! read more

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We arrived to our event (San Diego FC ) shortly after kickoff but we were able to see the show kickoff fireworks as we weee coming in. Parking was a little rough. You can either pay $55 for dirt road parking or we noticed some people weee desperate to find spots and started parking in the roundabouts. It made for an interesting drive home to get through those roundabouts very carefully. Security was a breeze because we only had our phones. Highly suggest to avoid bringing valuables. We walked right through without any issues. We got great seats and it was a fun experience! read more

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Snapdragon Stadium is a modern, clean venue with good sightlines and a lively atmosphere for games and events. The layout makes it easy to get around, and overall it's a solid place to catch a game or concert. That said, getting out of the parking lot can be a real pain after events, so plan for some extra time. Also worth noting: there's very little shade during daytime games, and the sun can be brutal. read more

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Came for the Shakira concert, just to park at Snapdragon Stadium. The cost was $60. When checking in with security and tickets staff divided the entrances. Once I was only for Floor seating and the other side was for a regular admission. When walking in the bathrooms were overflowing and absolutely packed. My sister and myself were kicked out of bathroom line by staff members because they were closing off walkways for security purposes.. Thank you to the staff member who told us to just go to our designated seating floor and at that level we would find bathrooms. Honestly, that was the only staff member that truly helped us out. The crowd is so busy at the bathrooms and food areas located close to the entrance that they don't know where else to go . We bought merchandise but they dont provide bags. We bought like 4 shirts and they had no bags unless you buy a tote. Some ups and downs. For the cost... could be better. But wasn't the worse read more

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Niteharts Festival Year 1 closed out with an amazing visual display and an insane music lineup from Knock2, Zedd, IsoXo, Skrillex. read more

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A great place to watch a game, and the food vendors are almost all local restaurants or businesses. I visited Snapdragon for a San Diego Wave soccer game. We sat in the lower level and the view was excellent. I'm sure this is also a great venue for football games. I was impressed with the local restaurants serving food from permanent stands. And the prizes were reasonable. We enjoyed some cookies from Batch & Box. I had the delicious Cocoa Dragon (exclusive to the stadium) and my gluten-free friend loved his Gluten Friendly Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie. This is a really nice medium sized stadium. read more

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Pros: very new and very nice! Easy to get in and out of. Cons: food was overpriced and terrible. Came here to watch the San Diego FC's play, soccer game is cool. The field is nice. Players are good looking. Seats are new and clean. read more

Good parking, they let you tailgate; came here for the SD Waves soccer game. Good seats that are padded and comfortable. Nice array of local restaurant choices from Hodad's, Crack Shack, Gagliono Bros. They also bring in a rotating number of food trucks. Food prices aren't that outrageous beer $15, cocktails $14 and their market is automated like the Amazon Go types where you enter with a credit card, pick your snacks and food and exit. read more

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Went to a SDFC game and had a blast! Cheap tickets make it easy to try out all the cool food spots. Good vibes and it's an awesome place to relax and have a fun time. read more

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What an amazing concert !!! I am on such a high after that fantastic show. I have never danced so much like I did tonight. The food the drinks the music the whole entire place was on fire. Ive come for the FC soccer games as well. There is something about this place that just takes you to a whole different world. I am on cloud nine this is one of the best venues in San Diego. read more

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First time attending Punk in the Park. Great venue for the event. The lawn area was clean and the production crew spaced out the separate areas very nicely. It never seemed too overcrowded and we could manage to walk around nicely. Loved the VIP limitless beer tasting. Sadly, wasn't able to sample each and every brewer. But we had fun trying. The music lineup was great. Would come back for this event. Would love to eventually see a concert or other event inside the stadium. Will add to the review once I have a full stadium experience. read more

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SNAPDRAGON STADIUM @ SAN DIEGO As an SDSU student, this is such an incredible stadium to be at! During the fall semester, all the football games are happening, and it's SO FUN! Just an quick trolley ride costing you at about $2 one way only - it's such an easy entrance to get in. The place is wide with parking lots filled with tailgates, and many variety of food and drinks at the stadium. It can get however very hot at times, but it's pretty great since they also have cooler stations where there is misty water sprayed for people. The stadium is pretty clean, bathroom is spreaded everywhere, and you have a great view of the games. Overall, great spot for concerts, games, and events. Really love how it's easily accessible for those using the Trolley. Cheap and easy! Love this stadium! read more

Snapdragon Stadium is the newly built 35,000 seat San Diego State University Football stadium opening September 2022. Snapdragon Stadium will also be home of the San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), and the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR). There will also be various concerts and other events held at this stadium. There are 8 different local eateries located in or around the stadium. Batch & Box, Best Pizza and Brew, Cali BBQ, The Crack Shack, Everbowl, Gaglione Brothers, Hodad's and The Taco Stand will be feeding the fans of the San Diego State Aztecs read more

I love this stadium! Great food and drink options, not a bad seat really during games and concerts. Plus everything is new and nice. They have a cutwater and dos aquis bar area and some taco, burger and other food options, plus most stadium food u would expect at sports games. My only concern is there's no shade and the summer gets HOT in San Diego, I would recommend bringing a portable fan and wear a hat if it's a hot summer bc I went once over the summer and it was a struggle. Expect to pay for parking and have ur bag(s) checked before going inside. Went for the holiday bowl and had a blast! read more

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Okay so I've been to Snapdragon a few times now for rugby games and different soccer league matches. They have great food options and lots of drink areas. Cocktails, beers, sodas, kebabs, chicken tenders, pizza... you name it. You get a pretty good view from every seat and it never takes too long to get in but they have decent security. My one gripe is that they do not have a good bathroom system. When it's halftime the lines are always SO long and can bring down the overall experience. Other than that it's very conveniently located right off the trolley so you can park for free elsewhere or pay to park in their large lot! read more

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Came here for the first time to watch SDFC and what can I say, no long lines not even for the bathroom. Drinks and food are as reasonable as it can be nowadays. No bad seat in the house. Parking is $55, but plentiful. Seems like most people either took the trolley or uber/lyft their way to the game. read more

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I came with my husband to catch a SDFC match and the stadium is really nice, clean, seats are comfortable. Obviously you pay stadium prices but I absolutely loved our experience I would come back in a heart beat!! read more

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Overall a nice still new stadium. This is a great place to see a concert because of its size. Great food options and workers are friendly. I sort of wish they had built this stadium with shade in mind and maybe a bit bigger, but then you would lose the beautiful views and the good seating just about anywhere in the building. Also could use more bathroom options as halftime can get ridiculous. read more

FUN STADIUM and TOP NOTCH! our group had the best of times at snapdragon! first time here and we couldn't of been happier! The area where we sat was AMAZING! (C229) padded seating and privately located in the center of the stadium. with easy access to their very nice restrooms and designated bar area! the stadium is relatively new and there was so many drink spots and cool food! Parking was easily accessible and i recommend buying it ahead of time. it just makes it easier. very nicely organized! Take a clear bag as they uphold this policy! read more

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I went to this venue for a concert a year ago. My husband is a quadriplegic and I have hidden disabilities. We got disabled tickets for the concert. This is where it gets weird!! Their disabled tickets were first come, first serve, when you bought the tickets no seat assignment!! So when we got there you had to go to the guest services area to get your seat assignment and then if you came early to get better seats, you were sitting in the sun. Not good at all!! You would not treat your dog like this!! We didn't feel very welcome!! We were made to feel like second class citizens!! If not already fixed. Please fix this issue!!! read more

Husband and I took the kiddo to see Monster Jam yesterday and actually really enjoyed the stadium! Granted, we arrived early and had to leave at half time. So there was no traffic at all. Show time was at 5:00pm and we arrived at 3:30pm without any traffic. It gave us lots of time to park comfortably, eat, and browsed the stadium before the show. Parking was about $3 cheaper online via Ticketmaster than at the stadium. I liked all of the local food vendors like Hodad's and Cali Bbq. Prices were high but that's expected. Food tasted good enough but nothing to write home about. I actually really liked the stadium. It was open and airy with plenty of seatings to eat comfortably before the show. Restrooms were clean and staff was friendly. Would definitely come back for other events. read more

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Attended Supercross and enjoyed the event. We had great seats but there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I don't think I'd like to event another event without using a rideshare service because the traffic is INSAAAANE!! Believe it or not, the line to get in starts at the fwy exit! It definitely moves pretty slow and the traffic continues for a long time. We chose to leave the event early in order to save some time with the exit rush. read more

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I was a student at SDSU many years ago. At that time the old Jack Murphy Stadium was on this piece of land, where both the San Diego Chargers and San Diego State Aztecs football team played. That stadium was not so great, so good news that they demolished it and replaced it with Snapdragon Stadium. My first and only visit was this summer to see the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team play a game against the Fijian national team. It was a very positive experience. Here are my thoughts about the pros and cons: The Good: Well designed stadium with comfortable seats and good elevation from the row in front of you, so even short people can see the field relatively easy. Sparking new facility Clean restrooms and plenty of food outlets The Bad: InBev monopoly on beer - it you don't like Budweiser, Golden Road, etc. no beer for you. Yeah, like all stadiums, the prices for food and beverages are high. The parking lot is gravel. For what they charge for parking, they should pave it. The ingress/egress for parking was designed by a moron. It takes way too long to park and exit. If you sit on the east side of the stadium, be prepared for a lot of late afternoon eye squinting as the sun goes down. Good for the players on the field, sucks for fans. The signage could be improved a lot. Finding your seats when you first enter the stadium is harder than it should be. All said, I will come back again for the right event(s). As I see it, four stars. read more

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We went to the SDFC vs TJ Xolos game last night. Our first experience with Snapdragon.. Parking and security were disorganized with little direction on where to go, though ticket scanning, restrooms, and food ordering were limited. Seating was confusing to locate due to unclear signage, and when we arrived, others were in our seats. The layout forced everyone through ONE narrow exit in our section, creating unsafe congestion. We witnessed multiple people slip on the stairs, and the setup did not feel safe or accessible for anyone with mobility needs or without. The fireworks after each goal filled the stadium with smoke, making it difficult to breathe, and the announcer consistently called goals late, killing the momentum instead of energizing the crowd. They can take pointers from the announcers and crowd momentum from PETCO. The stadium design overall is flawed, with NO shade or cover means fans are either at risk of sunburn or left in the rain. The overall lack of organization, lack of safety concerns, and comfort made the experience overwhelming and disappointing. The stadium look is still unfinished and still needs MAJOR work. read more

Parking $40 - best way to get in the Orange lot is as soon as you exit the 15 S stay on the right lane and then take the street exit to Mission Village Dr and then make a left. First time at the stadium to watch a Leagues Cup game! Exited the freeway an hour before the event started but with the jam to get inside didn't actually park until 6:40 and by the time we walked and finally entered the stadium it was 7pm - right on time for the start of the game. I do advise to arrive early because there seems to be only one way to get into the Orange Lot. Also exiting the stadium was terrible! It being a dirt lot there's no sense of direction and becomes a huge mess. Overall the stadium is super nice! So many cool food and drink spots! The view is great no matter what section. Would come back (but would arrive earlier lol)! read more

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Absolutely terrible and outrageous traffic and very slow for the monster jam parking situation. Got there 45 minutes before the event even started at 5 and easily took an hour or more just to park bc they had everyone going to one entrances from all different directions and some workers were prioritizing one street than the other so it'll back us up and not to mention the traffic lights would go green to red within 30 seconds and mind you the event started at 5 so by the time I actually parked the event had already been going for a good 45 minutes to hour and I still needed to walk a good distance to go through security and find are seats so we ended up leaving. read more

Saw punk in the park here. Usually it's in Silverado as a two day show, so this one wasn't as impressive to me. The stadium is kind of small to me. They had one place to get merchandise, which took about an hour to get a shirt. The sound was pretty good. Stage was kind of small. read more

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Visited recently for a music festival! Holo Holo!! Great venue outside the stadium. Big grass fields. Sound quality was great!! I'm excited to revisit for a game! read more

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Love the players, hate the stadium. Snapdragon feels like a reboot of San Diego Stadium's 1967 blueprint, a soulless concrete monolith surrounded by nothing. No sightlines to the field from the concourse. No atmosphere. The only "entertainment" is a 13-minute walk down a six-lane road to a McDonald's next to a Costco gas station. There's a reason Petco Park is the number-one-rated ballpark in MLB: it's vibrant, connected, and uniquely San Diego. Snapdragon is the polar opposite: sterile, isolated, and utterly forgettable. What a wasted opportunity. read more

FANTASTIC!!! What a beautiful, top-notch stadium to watch football, so many other sporting events, and entertainment events. You won't go hungry, thirsty. Lots of delicious food choices and wonderful drinking choices. Jumbotrons in great set-ups. You'll never be bored. Google Snap Dragon to get the whole gist. Parking accommodations are great. Lots of fun tailgating to be had. The redline train can transport you from MANY locations in San Diego to the stadium. Surrounding the stadium are very nice hotel accommodations, great family friendly restaurants, and high end shopping too. If you want easy, casual moments you've got that too. You must check it all out for yourself! We love it read more

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