San Diego State Aztecs

San Diego State Aztecs
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
NicknameAztecs
Fight songSDSU Fight Song
ColorsScarlet and black
   
Websitegoaztecs.com

The San Diego State Aztecs are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent San Diego State University (SDSU). The university fields 17 varsity teams (6 men's, 11 women's) in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, primarily as a member of the Mountain West Conference (Pac-12 Conference starting in 2026). The Aztecs football team competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), the highest level of NCAA football competition. The Aztecs nickname was chosen by students in 1925; team colors are scarlet (red) and black. As of 2021, athletes from the university had won 14 medals at the Olympic Games.