San Diego State Aztecs

San Diego State Aztecs
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UniversitySan Diego State University
ConferenceMountain West (primary)
Pac-12 (starting July 1, 2026)
WAC (men's soccer)
GCC (women's water polo)
Big 12 (women's lacrosse)
NCAADivision I (FBS)
Athletic directorJohn David Wicker
LocationSan Diego, California
Varsity teams17 (6 men's, 11 women's)
Football stadiumSnapdragon Stadium
Basketball arenaViejas Arena
Baseball stadiumTony Gwynn Stadium
Softball stadiumSDSU Softball Stadium
Soccer stadiumSDSU Sports Deck
Aquatics centerAztec Aquaplex
Lacrosse fieldAztec Lacrosse Field
Tennis venueAztec Tennis Center
Outdoor track and field venueSDSU Sports Deck (aka "Aztrack")
Volleyball arenaPeterson Gymnasium
MascotSpirit Leader[1][2][3]
NicknameAztecs
Fight songSDSU Fight Song
ColorsScarlet and black[4]
   
Websitewww.goaztecs.com
San Diego State is a member of the Mountain West Conference
Historic Neon Aztec Majorette at the corner of College Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard[5]

The San Diego State Aztecs are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent San Diego State University (SDSU). The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I (FBS) as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW); they will become a member of the Pac-12 Conference in 2026. The Aztec nickname was chosen by students in 1925; team colors are scarlet (red) and black. The university currently fields 17 varsity teams (6 men's, 11 women's).

  1. ^ Gomez, Luis (May 17, 2018). "A brief history of decades of debate at SDSU about the Aztec name and Aztec Warrior mascot, er, spirit leader". Baltimore Sun. San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  2. ^ Price, Steve (April 3, 2023). "Where is San Diego State's Mascot at the NCAA Championship?". CBS8 San Diego. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Decisions on Aztec Identity | Former SDSU President Sally Roush's Full Statement". president.sdsu.edu. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "Color Palette". San Diego State Athletics Style Guide (PDF). October 19, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Cooley, Kathleen H. (August 9, 1985). "Neon Majorette Returning to the College Limelight". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 13, 2024.