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San Diego State University (SDSU) football is set to kick off its 2025 season with a home opener against Stony Brook. The match will be held on August 28 at Snapdragon Stadium, with a kickoff time of 7 p.m. PT, and will be broadcasted locally. In addition to the game, fans can enjoy complimentary mystery bags and look forward to an exciting lineup of televised games throughout the season, highlighting major events such as the annual Fan Fest prior to the season start and special ticketing options for attendees.
San Diego – San Diego State University (SDSU) football is kicking off its 2025 season on Thursday, August 28, with a home opener against Stony Brook. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT and will be broadcast locally on KUSI-TV. Fans will also have the option to stream the game on the Mountain West Network.
This matchup not only marks the commencement of SDSU’s season but also the second year under head coach Sean Lewis. In addition, attendees of the game can expect to receive complimentary mystery bags filled with past promotional items, enhancing the excitement of the season opener.
Fans following the Aztecs will be pleased to know that 11 out of 12 regular-season games will be televised this season. This includes all six home games at Snapdragon Stadium, with the notable exceptions being the September 27 road game against Northern Illinois and the November 8 road contest at Hawai’i. The game against Hawai’i is set to commence at 6 p.m. HT (8 p.m. PT).
In preparation for the upcoming season, SDSU will host its annual Fan Fest at Snapdragon Stadium on August 14. The event is free for all attendees; however, they must claim tickets online in advance, with a maximum limit of four tickets per person. Parking for the Fan Fest will be available for $10, starting at 5 p.m. PT.
The complete 2025 game schedule for San Diego State is as follows:
- August 28: Stony Brook – 7 p.m. PT (KUSI/MWN)
- September 6: at Washington State – 7:15 p.m. PT (The CW)
- September 20: California – 7:30 p.m. PT (CBS Sports Network)
- September 27: at Northern Illinois – TBA
- October 3: Colorado State – 7:30 p.m. PT (CBS Sports Network)
- October 11: at Nevada – 7:30 p.m. PT (CBS Sports Network)
- October 25: at Fresno State – TBA (FOX, FS1, or FS2)
- November 1: Wyoming – 4 p.m. PT (CBS Sports Network)
- November 8: at Hawai’i – 6 p.m. HT (8 p.m. PT)
- November 15: Boise State – 7:30 p.m. PT (CBS Sports Network)
- November 22: San Jose State – TBA (FOX, FS1, or FS2)
- November 28: at New Mexico – 1:30 p.m. MT (12:30 p.m. PT) (CBS Sports Network)
- December 5: Mountain West Championship Game (site/time TBD) (FOX)
For fans interested in attending games, season tickets for the 2025 season are available starting at $200, which includes a $25 Aztec Club Membership. This pricing translates to approximately $33.33 per game. Fans can easily purchase or renew their season tickets online at goaztecs.com/sports/football-tickets.
New for this season, SDSU is also offering fans the ability to create their own unique three-game mini-plan from the six home games, making it more convenient for supporters to select their preferred matchups. Additionally, single-game tickets can be purchased for as low as $23, inclusive of all fees.
Highlighting the team’s strength, SDSU linebacker Trey White has been named the Mountain West Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. He is also featured on several prestigious watch lists, including the Bednarik Award, which honors the most outstanding defensive player in college football. Semifinalists for this award will be announced on November 11, 2025.
As the anticipation builds for the 2025 season, the Aztecs look to build on their performance from the previous year, and the forthcoming games promise excitement and engagement for fans both in the stadium and watching from home.
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- Go Aztecs: SDSU Football’s Home Opener
- Fox 5 San Diego: SDSU’s Home Opener
- iHeartRadio Sports: SDSU vs Stony Brook Tickets
- Sports Illustrated: SDSU Defensive Star
- Fox Sports: SDSU vs Stony Brook Game Boxscore
- Wikipedia: San Diego State Aztecs
- Google Search: San Diego State Football
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: San Diego State University
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