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Oceanside Sports Commission

Oceanside is home to world renowned sporting events including IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, Race Across America (RAAM), and Super Girl Surf Pro.

Oceanside Sports Commission, a division of Visit Oceanside, was created to identify, promote and enhance sporting events to create a positive economic impact and improve the quality of life for the community.

 The active and adventurous lifestyle is in our blood! The city offers a multitude of event venues to host tournaments, festivals, races and triathlons for all levels. The SoCal Sports Complex with twenty-one grass fields and the El Corazon Aquatic Center are a draw for collegiate and scholastic events for traveling teams, athletes, and their families. Oceanside’s beaches, harbor, parks and trails beckon outdoor adventure enthusiasts to enjoy cycling, surfing, pickleball, golf, birding, and fishing. 

 The Sports Commission team is your partner in planning and execution. We can be your liaison with local agencies, facilities operators, and other entities that impact the success of your event. We provide operational support through obtaining permits and venue contracts, collecting group rates for room blocks at qualified lodging properties, and creating a customized microsite with destination information. We offer marketing and media support with press release distribution to local media, promotion via social media and email marketing, and access to our collection of images and videos to enhance your efforts to boost attendance.

When the average year-round temperature in Oceanside is 70 degrees, locals and visitors alike will agree that the best place to be is outside, soaking up the sun. Our fabulous weather, family-friendly environment and central Southern California location, make Oceanside the ideal destination for your next sporting event.

Featured Facilities

For a complete list of sports facilities in Oceanside, please contact our Group Sales Team

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SoCal Sports Complex

The SoCal Sports Complex in Oceanside is an outdoor tournament recreational facility in Oceanside that currently includes 21 full-size multi-use athletic fields on 52.5 acres. Home to national soccer and lacrosse tournaments.

El Corazon Aquatics Center

William A. Wagner Aquatic Center

The world-class William A. Wagner Aquatic Center provides competition-level amenities to serve Oceanside residents and non-residents, local school districts and hosts regional meets. In addition to competitive amenities, the aquatic center accommodates recreational features for all. Main components include a 56-meter competition pool, diving boards (1 meter and 3 meter), instructional pool, a splash pad, administrative offices, meeting rooms, a large events center, locker rooms, and outdoor recreational and viewing areas.

Melba Bishop Pickleball

Melba Biship Pickleball Courts

Melba Bishop Pickleball Courts are set on a beautiful 16-acre park near our agricultural center communities. Melba has 11 permanent pickleball courts.

Frontwave Arena

Frontwave Arena (Early 2024)

The new Frontwave Arena will be the region’s epicenter for athletic events, concerts, family shows, community events and the permanent home to the 16-time indoor soccer champion San Diego Sockers. The 170,000-square-foot arena, which will host more than 6,000 fans for sporting events and up to 7,600 for concerts, will include a full-service restaurant, bars and concessions, a plaza area, and sixteen luxury suites.

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Sporting News

FRONTWAVE ARENA COMING TO OCEANSIDE IN 2023

Oceanside, CA (July 5, 2022) — Frontwave Arena will be the host arena of the San Diego Sockers, back-to-back Major Arena Soccer League champions, sixteen-time pro indoor soccer champions, and possibly other future sports tenants to be announced. In addition, the arena will host concerts, amateur sports (high school/college), and community events throughout the year.

USA SURFING HAS CHOSEN OCEANSIDE AS AN OFFICIAL TRAINING GROUND FOR USA SURFING

Oceanside, CA (May 25, 2022) —  USA Surfing has chosen Oceanside as an official training ground for USA Surfing. The designation comes on the heels of USA Surfing’s junior team trainings in Oceanside, as the team of teen surfers prepare to defend USA’s team Gold Medal at the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Junior Surfing Championship in El Salvador.

2022 ALL STAR CAMP AND COACHES COLLEGE HEADING TO OCEANSIDE

Oceanside, CA (March 17, 2022) — USA Artistic Swimming is excited to announce Oceanside, California as the host city for the 2022 All Star Camp and Coaches College. The new, world-class William A. Wagner Aquatic Center will host the events in an outdoor pool from November 11th – 13th.

Past Signature Sporting Events

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2018 Pan American Beach Handball Championship

Featured Beach Handball teams from North America, South America and Central America playing for the title of Pan American Beach Handball Champion.

ISA World Junior Championship
2015 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship

The VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship is the largest junior Surfing competition in the world. In attendance at the 2015 event were 322 athletes representing 36 National Teams.

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2013 – 2015 Honor Bowl

High School football showcase with teams from around the United States benefiting military veterans.

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2013 & 2014 Life Time Tri

Life Time Tri Series provided premier triathlon experiences in iconic U.S. destinations that welcome athletes of all abilities.

We Can Help Plan Your Sporting Event

We can help guide you through the permitting process including exploring the best dates and location, and vetting your event prior to being submitted to city council. The Oceanside Sports Commission is committed to bringing quality events to Oceanside that best enhance our community. Working with our destination experts Visit Oceanside, you’ll have a partner in the process from conception to execution. 

To get started, please come the RFP below!

You can also find us on CVENT!

“Visit Oceanside CVB has been instrumental in assisting our group…securing vendors and function sites for our VIP group …knows exactly what’s going on in the community… incredibly welcoming and we look forward to returning for many years to come.” – Troy Ford, Director IRONMAN XC Executive Challenge