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How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast

San Diego-based Navy teams are conducting the recovery mission alongside NASA.

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NASA&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-earth-photo-picture" data-vars-content-id="540d1a4e-b383-4b92-a795-5b543a644017" data-vars-headline="How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-earth-photo-picture" target="_self">Artemis II</a> crew is set to splash down off the coast of San Diego on Friday after their 10-day mission around the Moon.Why it matters: The astronauts and their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="record-setting spaceflight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" data-vars-content-id="540d1a4e-b383-4b92-a795-5b543a644017" data-vars-headline="How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" target="_self">record-setting spaceflight</a> have captured our attention and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hearts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/04/08/nasa-astronaut-wife-moon-crater-carroll-artemis" data-vars-content-id="540d1a4e-b383-4b92-a795-5b543a644017" data-vars-headline="How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/04/08/nasa-astronaut-wife-moon-crater-carroll-artemis" target="_self">hearts</a> over the past week, and a local Navy team will play a key role in their recovery.

Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits

Many residents stopped after step one, risking tickets in lots reserved for permit holders.

It&#x27;s likely that many San Diegans who think they&#x27;ve secured Balboa Park <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="resident permits" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/25/more-free-parking-city-residents-balboa-park" data-vars-content-id="8a52399d-2f6d-4b83-a5d7-a71119e17bf7" data-vars-headline="Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/25/more-free-parking-city-residents-balboa-park" target="_self">resident permits</a> have not completed the process correctly, according to city officials.Why it matters: If you didn&#x27;t finish signing up, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="you could get a ticket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/05/balboa-park-san-diego-zoo-parking-fees-2025-city-budget" data-vars-content-id="8a52399d-2f6d-4b83-a5d7-a71119e17bf7" data-vars-headline="Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/05/balboa-park-san-diego-zoo-parking-fees-2025-city-budget" target="_self">you could get a ticket</a> for parking in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lots reserved for residents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/san-diego-city-council-new-paid-parking-plan-balboa-park" data-vars-content-id="8a52399d-2f6d-4b83-a5d7-a71119e17bf7" data-vars-headline="Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/san-diego-city-council-new-paid-parking-plan-balboa-park" target="_self">lots reserved for residents</a>.

AI is reshaping what and how college students study

SDSU researchers found mixed reviews of how students are using and thinking about the tech.

Education

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California college students" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/college-degree-earnings-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/college-degree-earnings-san-diego" target="_self">California college students</a> vary when it comes to how they&#x27;re using and thinking about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" target="_self">AI</a> in their academics, personal lives and future careers, according to a massive new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego State University study" data-vars-click-url="https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/technology/ai-empowered-csu/Pages/ai-survey.aspx" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/technology/ai-empowered-csu/Pages/ai-survey.aspx" target="_blank">San Diego State University study</a>.The big picture: College graduates are entering a job market that&#x27;s been rocked by a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="massive tech evolution" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/09/jobs-early-career-college-artificial-intelligence" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/09/jobs-early-career-college-artificial-intelligence" target="_self">massive tech evolution</a>, reshaping how students are preparing for the workforce and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="career prospects" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/ai-entry-level-jobs" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/ai-entry-level-jobs" target="_self">career prospects</a> for entry-level employees.

California has the country's worst tippers, according to Toast

California diners at restaurants using the Toast platform left 17.2% on average.

Business

California is home to America&#x27;s worst tippers at restaurants using the Toast platform, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="diners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/solo-dining-self-care-fast-food" data-vars-content-id="ff128ef7-e5ec-4890-a0e2-d43608564d68" data-vars-headline="California has the country&#x27;s worst tippers, according to Toast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/solo-dining-self-care-fast-food" target="_self">diners</a> leaving 17.2% on average.The big picture: Nationwide, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tips" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/01/no-tax-on-tips-jobs-trump-bill" data-vars-content-id="ff128ef7-e5ec-4890-a0e2-d43608564d68" data-vars-headline="California has the country&#x27;s worst tippers, according to Toast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/01/no-tax-on-tips-jobs-trump-bill" target="_self">tips</a> at full-service restaurants using the platform averaged 19.2% in Q4 2025, the same as the previous quarter, per Toast&#x27;s latest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant trends report" data-vars-click-url="https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/data/toast-restaurant-trends-report-coffee-prices-2026" data-vars-content-id="ff128ef7-e5ec-4890-a0e2-d43608564d68" data-vars-headline="California has the country&#x27;s worst tippers, according to Toast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/data/toast-restaurant-trends-report-coffee-prices-2026" target="_blank">restaurant trends report</a>.

Carlsbad 5000 marks 40 years of super-fast racing

The race's speed, history and community spirit keep it among the world's best.

Sports

The Carlsbad 5000 race draws elite runners from around the world hoping to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="smash records" data-vars-click-url="https://worldathletics.org/news/news/dibaba-equals-worlds-fastest-ever-time-for-5k" data-vars-content-id="ca4e53ff-4f8c-4d4b-a2b6-76bf3f6a122c" data-vars-headline="Carlsbad 5000 marks 40 years of super-fast racing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://worldathletics.org/news/news/dibaba-equals-worlds-fastest-ever-time-for-5k" target="_blank">smash records</a>, and this Sunday, the race celebrates a milestone birthday.Why it matters: This will be the 40th year that runners pound the streets of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carlsbad" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/04/17/lilo-restaurant-opens-carlsbad-village" data-vars-content-id="ca4e53ff-4f8c-4d4b-a2b6-76bf3f6a122c" data-vars-headline="Carlsbad 5000 marks 40 years of super-fast racing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/04/17/lilo-restaurant-opens-carlsbad-village" target="_self">Carlsbad</a> for what&#x27;s come to be known as &quot;the world&#x27;s fastest 5K.&quot;

More San Diego girls are playing flag football as pro league assembles

Local athletes could soon have a shot at going pro in an NFL-sponsored league.

The number of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high school girls&#x27; flag football teams" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2023/10/13/high-school-girls-flag-football" data-vars-content-id="5c92dcf4-9618-472a-8c81-332872d7a737" data-vars-headline="More San Diego girls are playing flag football as pro league assembles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2023/10/13/high-school-girls-flag-football" target="_self">high school girls&#x27; flag football teams</a> playing in San Diego has nearly doubled since 2023, when the varsity sport became official in California.<ul><li>And local girls could soon have a shot at going pro in an NFL-sponsored league.</li></ul>The big picture: Women are increasingly joining the typically male-dominated sport as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="leagues are expanding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/03/17/more-women-are-playing-football" data-vars-content-id="5c92dcf4-9618-472a-8c81-332872d7a737" data-vars-headline="More San Diego girls are playing flag football as pro league assembles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/03/17/more-women-are-playing-football" target="_self">leagues are expanding</a> at the high school, collegiate and professional levels across the country.

San Diego has 1 of top-played disc golf courses in world

Morley Field logged tens of thousands of rounds as disc golf surges in popularity.

Disc golf is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surging in popularity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/25/charlotte-disc-golf-growth-courses-tourism-hornets-nest-queen-city-classic" data-vars-content-id="248ecc75-ad0a-4cc7-99e8-f84d9d232455" data-vars-headline="San Diego has 1 of top-played disc golf courses in world" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/03/25/charlotte-disc-golf-growth-courses-tourism-hornets-nest-queen-city-classic" target="_self">surging in popularity</a> in San Diego and across the country, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new report" data-vars-click-url="https://udisc.com/disc-golf-growth-report/2026" data-vars-content-id="248ecc75-ad0a-4cc7-99e8-f84d9d232455" data-vars-headline="San Diego has 1 of top-played disc golf courses in world" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://udisc.com/disc-golf-growth-report/2026" target="_blank">a new report</a> from the disc golf app <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="UDisc" data-vars-click-url="https://udisc.com/" data-vars-content-id="248ecc75-ad0a-4cc7-99e8-f84d9d232455" data-vars-headline="San Diego has 1 of top-played disc golf courses in world" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://udisc.com/" target="_blank">UDisc</a>.The big picture: The number of new players, rounds played and events all increased at San Diego courses in 2025, according to the report.

San Diego's 1st women's sports bar opening in North Park

One of Us opens in North Park, giving fans a dedicated space to watch women's sports.

Women&#x27;s sports fans will soon be able to cheer on their favorite teams at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="One of Us" data-vars-click-url="https://www.oneofusbar.com/" data-vars-content-id="cf4f47e6-49a8-4830-a90e-13da1d0e0d82" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s 1st women&#x27;s sports bar opening in North Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.oneofusbar.com/" target="_blank">One of Us</a>, San Diego&#x27;s first women&#x27;s sports bar.Why it matters: Viewership and attendance for women&#x27;s sports are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="soaring" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/15/usa-today-womens-sports-stories" data-vars-content-id="cf4f47e6-49a8-4830-a90e-13da1d0e0d82" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s 1st women&#x27;s sports bar opening in North Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/15/usa-today-womens-sports-stories" target="_self">soaring</a>, and local fans are desperate for a place where they don&#x27;t have to fight to get those games on TVs.

San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal

It's a homecoming for the international women's soccer star who grew up playing in Del Mar.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego Wave FC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/12/san-diego-wave-game-houston-dash-2026-nwsl-home-opener" data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/12/san-diego-wave-game-houston-dash-2026-nwsl-home-opener" target="_self">San Diego Wave FC</a> signed U.S. Women&#x27;s National Team forward Catarina Macario in a record-breaking deal that makes her one of the highest paid players in the National Women&#x27;s Soccer League.Why it matters: The soccer star coming home to San Diego helps elevate the team into an NWSL Championship contender as it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rebuilds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/14/wave-angel-city-game-2025-nwsl-season-womens-sports-bar" data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/14/wave-angel-city-game-2025-nwsl-season-womens-sports-bar" target="_self">rebuilds</a> with international and young talent.<ul><li>Her <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lucrative contract" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48224025/cat-macario-record-nwsl-deal-san-diego-wave" data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48224025/cat-macario-record-nwsl-deal-san-diego-wave" target="_blank">lucrative contract</a> has been reported as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="highest-value deal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sportico.com/personalities/athletes/2026/catarina-macario-contract-nwsl-san-diego-wave-1234887043/#:~:text=Cat%20Macario%20Signs%20Record%20NWSL,to%20join%20the%20club%20imminently." data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sportico.com/personalities/athletes/2026/catarina-macario-contract-nwsl-san-diego-wave-1234887043/#:~:text=Cat%20Macario%20Signs%20Record%20NWSL,to%20join%20the%20club%20imminently." target="_blank">highest-value deal</a> in the history of women&#x27;s professional soccer.</li></ul>

Padres fans hit Petco Park for MLB Opening Day

Padres fandom returns to Petco Park as Opening Day festivities take over the city.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Padres fans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/23/san-diego-padres-clinch-2025-mlb-playoff-spot" data-vars-content-id="b3b02c04-091d-4c18-ab0d-6984abbfce94" data-vars-headline="Padres fans hit Petco Park for MLB Opening Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/09/23/san-diego-padres-clinch-2025-mlb-playoff-spot" target="_self">Padres fans</a> rejoice, baseball is back in San Diego starting Thursday.Why it matters: Opening Day is a citywide party that kick-starts the Padres&#x27; quest for a third straight <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="MLB" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/20/mlb-espn-netflix-nbc-rights-deal" data-vars-content-id="b3b02c04-091d-4c18-ab0d-6984abbfce94" data-vars-headline="Padres fans hit Petco Park for MLB Opening Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/20/mlb-espn-netflix-nbc-rights-deal" target="_self">MLB</a> playoff run.

New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres' 2026 season

New bites, local vendors and classic ballpark eats make baseball games a foodie destination.

The San Diego Padres 2026 season is here, which means <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new food options" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/padres/ballpark/food" data-vars-content-id="50bc4ae6-5c7f-4cc3-99b4-b89fce6accde" data-vars-headline="New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres&#x27; 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/padres/ballpark/food" target="_blank">new food options</a> for those who want to indulge in more than a Friar Frank at Petco Park.Dig in: Fans and foodies can try two new spots in the ballpark this season and new menu items from their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite local vendors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/24/new-food-petco-park-padres-2025-mlb-season" data-vars-content-id="50bc4ae6-5c7f-4cc3-99b4-b89fce6accde" data-vars-headline="New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres&#x27; 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/24/new-food-petco-park-padres-2025-mlb-season" target="_self">favorite local vendors</a>.

March Madness at SDSU brings big crowds and dollars

The Aztecs missed the bracket but earned revenue and exposure by hosting NCAA Tournament games.

San Diego State didn&#x27;t make <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="March Madness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/16/sdsu-ucsd-basketball-march-madness-bracket-2026-ncaa-tournament" data-vars-content-id="bf9e1f95-cdab-40d7-8966-5f229e7a96ec" data-vars-headline="March Madness at SDSU brings big crowds and dollars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/16/sdsu-ucsd-basketball-march-madness-bracket-2026-ncaa-tournament" target="_self">March Madness</a>, but the Aztecs&#x27; home court still made it to college sports&#x27; biggest stage.Why it matters: Hosting early March Madness games generates revenue for the university and local businesses, and boosts national <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="exposure for the SDSU brand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/01/23/san-diego-state-university-applications-enrollment" data-vars-content-id="bf9e1f95-cdab-40d7-8966-5f229e7a96ec" data-vars-headline="March Madness at SDSU brings big crowds and dollars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/01/23/san-diego-state-university-applications-enrollment" target="_self">exposure for the SDSU brand</a> at a time when students are applying to colleges.

SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing

The Triton women are the only local team going to the Big Dance.

March Madness is coming to San Diego this year, but only one local team will be dancing.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego State University men&#x27;s basketball team" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/06/san-diego-state-basketball-teams-march-madness-chances" data-vars-content-id="59951e78-0f48-43e7-be12-3a6c6b9d8a2d" data-vars-headline="SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/06/san-diego-state-basketball-teams-march-madness-chances" target="_self">San Diego State University men&#x27;s basketball team</a> missed the cut for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, a day after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="losing the Mountain West title game" data-vars-click-url="https://www.si.com/college/san-diego-state/basketball/san-diego-state-loses-mountain-west-title-game-utah-state-ncaa-tournament-hopes-jeopardy" data-vars-content-id="59951e78-0f48-43e7-be12-3a6c6b9d8a2d" data-vars-headline="SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.si.com/college/san-diego-state/basketball/san-diego-state-loses-mountain-west-title-game-utah-state-ncaa-tournament-hopes-jeopardy" target="_blank">losing the Mountain West title game</a>. It&#x27;s the first time the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aztecs didn&#x27;t make the bracket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/15/san-diego-state-left-out-of-ncaa-tournament-for-first-time-since-2019/" data-vars-content-id="59951e78-0f48-43e7-be12-3a6c6b9d8a2d" data-vars-headline="SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/15/san-diego-state-left-out-of-ncaa-tournament-for-first-time-since-2019/" target="_blank">Aztecs didn&#x27;t make the bracket</a> since 2019.

San Diego Wave open 2026 NWSL season at home

The club enters its fifth NWSL season this weekend with and without some star players.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego Wave FC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/27/san-diego-wave-fc-s-unveils-new-balboa-park-inspired-jersey" data-vars-content-id="e581a6fb-4c3f-4b96-ac49-93afcfd78a4a" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave open 2026 NWSL season at home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/27/san-diego-wave-fc-s-unveils-new-balboa-park-inspired-jersey" target="_self">San Diego Wave FC</a> is back in action at Snapdragon Stadium this weekend, playing the Houston Dash to start the 2026 NWSL season.The big picture: The club enters its fifth season looking to build on last season&#x27;s short <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="playoff run" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/10/19/san-diego-wave-2025-nwsl-playoffs" data-vars-content-id="e581a6fb-4c3f-4b96-ac49-93afcfd78a4a" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave open 2026 NWSL season at home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/10/19/san-diego-wave-2025-nwsl-playoffs" target="_self">playoff run</a> and secure its first NWSL championship.

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