Stockton has something for every sports fan, from collegiate athletics to professional teams. Headlining the venues are the Stockton Ports Baseball team and Stockton Thunder Ice Hockey. Both College of the Pacific and San Joaquin Delta College carry full schedules of exciting athletic competitions for women and men in a variety of sports.
The Stockton Kings, a G League team of the NBA, began their inaugural season at the Stockton Arena in 2018-2019. The Stockton Kings are owned by their parent club, the Sacramento Kings. Before moving to Stockton, the Stockton Kings played as the Reno Bighorns. The Kings' season runs from early November through late March. Game tickets are now available.
Hours: Most games begin at 7 PM, Sunday games at 1 PM
Stockton Kings
The New Stockton 99 Speedway is a quarter mile, high banked asphalt track. Seating is available for 5000 auto racing fans. Adult (16 +) grandstand admission is $15, except for special events. Racing begins in January and continues all the way to the end of November.
Stockton 99 Speedway
Stockton Dirt Track is located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Races include the World of Outlaws Spring Car Series in March 2015, BCRA Midgets, IMCA Modifieds, and the West Coast Late Models Shootout Series.
Stockton Dirt Track
No longer active.
The Stockton Heat has relocated to Calgary, Canada.
Stockton Heat Ice Hockey
A Class A affiliate of the Oakland A's, the Stockton Ports play exciting professional baseball at the waterfront Banner Island Ballpark. Fans enjoy the close-to-the-action feel of the stadium. A variety of concessions provide plenty of food and refreshments for spectators. Special features at the ballpark include Home Run Hill, a grassy area overlooking right field, Delta Charter School Kids Area, and the Jackson Rancheria Back Porch. The season opens in early April and extends through August.
Hours: Most home games start at 7:10 PM. Sunday games at 2:09 or 6:10 PM
Stockton Ports Baseball
The University of the Pacific has full men's and women's sports programs. Spectators can enjoy men's and women's basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, tennis, and water polo. Also look for women's sand volleyball, field hockey, cross country, track and softball. Other men's sports include baseball and golf. Indoor sports are usually played at the Alex G. Spanos Center, swimming sports at the Chris Kjeldsen Pool, baseball at the Klein Family Field, and softball at the Bill Simoni Field.
University of the Pacific Sports
Delta College has a full athletic program for women and men. Among the popular sports for both women and men are basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, track & field, and water polo. Other women's sports are softball and volleyball. For men there are baseball, football, and wrestling. Competitions are held on the Cecchetti Baseball Field, Bortolozzo Tennis Courts, DeRicco Football Stadium, two gyms, and an Olympic-size pool.
SJ Delta College Athletics