San Diego FC played in the MLS Cup playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium in 2025. Getty Images
Since 2022, San Diego has added six pro teams and opened a stadium and an arena. Twenty sponsors call the city home, including the naming-rights partner of Petco Park, a 2026 SBJ Sports Business Award finalist for Facility of the Year.
Previous Rankings
2023: #18
2024 Event Hosting: Ones to Watch
2025 Soccer: #15