San Diego has had a finicky relationship with professional sports, but if you’re looking for an adult sports league in this coastal city, you won’t have to search long. San Diego’s mild climate and active residents make this city ideal for year-round adult sports leagues of all kinds. As a native San Diegan, I’ve dabbled in many of them, from soccer to softball to pickleball to volleyball.
But instead of making you wade through Google to find an adult sports league in San Diego, Adults Play Sports has made it easy by putting together a list of some of the best leagues America’s Finest City has to offer.
You’ll get a short description, and you can get more details by linking to their listing in our directory from the list below.
Speaking of which, Adults Play Sports has a searchable online directory of adult sports leagues, trainers, camps, clinics, lessons, and tournaments (sort of like the Yelp of adult sports). Search by sport, location, gender, competition level, or other features, like LGBTQ, senior leagues, social leagues, and more.
Who says just because you’ve hit the adulting stage in your life, you should have to give up sports or be intimidated about starting a sport later in life? We think there’s no better time than now to get involved in adult sports in San Diego, and we’ll give you some guidance and highlight some adult sports leagues in the city you call home.
Things To Consider In An Adult Sports League
Born Competitor or Social and Sporty (Or Just Social)?
There are several factors to consider when picking an adult sports league. Are you looking for full-contact, hardcore competition? Or are you more interested in a social sports league where you can have fun playing a sport but also participate in social events like happy hours? Or do you not consider yourself much of an athlete, but you’d still like to do something sporty-ish?
There are all types of adult sports leagues that cater to different personas. Some leagues are ultra-competitive. But there are other leagues where socializing is just as important as actually playing a sport.
Social sports leagues usually arrange events beyond sports games, like happy hours or other networking events. These types of leagues tend to be good choices for the more casual athlete. A lot of social sports leagues offer beginner-friendly sports like cornhole, kickball, bowling, and dodgeball.
Additional Features You Might Want In An Adult Sports League
Some other things you might want to consider in picking an adult sports league that’s right for you are:
- Do you prefer single-gender or co-ed sports?
- Are you “of a certain age” and prefer a league with age divisions in the 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond?
- Are you looking for LGBTQ+-specific leagues?
The great thing about living in San Diego is that you’re more likely to find leagues with these types of features. Those adult athletes in South Dakota aren’t quite as fortunate when it comes to having many options.
The List Of Adult Sports Leagues In San Diego
Without further ado, here is the list you’ve been waiting for! Of course, this is not the complete list of adult sports options in San Diego, but it’s a pretty darn good one.
| League | Description |
| San Diego Adult Baseball League | Adult baseball league with many skill divisions |
| Peninsula Women’s Soccer League | San Diego’s largest women’s soccer league |
| Volo Sports | San Diego adult social sports league |
| San Diego Pickleball | Pickleball leagues and lessons |
| San Diego Surfers | Women’s rugby club |
| Elevate Sports San Diego | Men’s, women’s, and co-ed volleyball in North County |
| San Diego Sparks Soccer | Gay men’s soccer league |
| San Diego North County Senior Softball | Co-ed adult senior softball league |
| SD Hoops | Gay men’s basketball league |
| Flight Action Sports | Men’s basketball and flag football league |
| San Diego Tennis Federation | LGBTQ+ tennis organization |
| Babes Golf | Women’s social golf club |
| Prime of LIfe Women’s Soccer | Women’s 48+ soccer league |
| San Diego Old Aztecs Rugby | Men’s rugby league |
| San Diego Social Leagues | Men’s and co-ed adult sports |
| San Diego Basketball | Men’s, women’s and co-ed basketball league |
| Lawrence Family JCC | Multiple sports offerings |
| La Mesa Indoor | Women’s, men’s and co-ed indoor soccer league |
| City of Escondido | Several adult sports league offerings |
| City of Chula Vista | Several adult sports league offerings |
| San Diego County Senior Softball Association | Men’s 55+ softball league |
| Adaptive Sports & Recreation Association | Adaptive sports leagues, camps, and clinics |
| San Diego Beach Volleyball League | Adult beach volleyball league, clinics, and classes |
| La Costa 35 | Men’s flag football, golf, and basketball |
| Hangar Futsal Center | Adult futsal |
| City of Oceanside | Several adult sports league offerings |
| America’s Finest City Softball | LGBTQ+ adult softball league |
| San Diego Warriors Senior Softball League | Men’s 45+ softball league |
| San Diego Softball | Men’s and co-ed softball league |
| Different Strokes Swim Team | LGBTQ+ swim league |
| San Diego Rowing Club | Adult rowing club for all skill levels |
| OMBAC | Over-the-line tournaments |
| San Diego Senior Women’s Basketball Association | Women’s 50+ basketball league |
| Sportsplex | Adult indoor soccer and softball leagues |
| So Cal Adult Softball | Men’s, women’s, and co-ed softball league |
| North County Soccer Park | Adult indoor soccer league |
| San Diego Lacrosse | Women’s lacrosse league |
| New Hope Adult Sports | Co-ed adult volleyball league |
| City of San Marcos | Multiple adult sports offerings |
| San Diego Armada Rugby Club | Gay men’s rugby club |
| San Diego Cricket Association | Men’s cricket league |
| California Soccer League | Men’s and women’s soccer league |
| San Diego County YMCA | Multiple adult sports options at various locations |
| La Mesa Senior Softball | Men’s senior softball league |
| Skyline Sports | Christian adult sports organization |
| Miracle League of San Diego | Special needs baseball league |
| Ocean Beach Volleyball Club | Adult beach volleyball |
| San Diego County Adult Ice Hockey | Adult ice hockey for all skills |
| San Diego County Soccer League | Men’s soccer league; also includes senior divisions |
| S4EA | Adaptive sports program |
| San Diego Beach Volleyball League | Adult beach volleyball league, clinics, and classes |
Not Sure What Sport Is Right For You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out.
Maybe you’re what we call sports-curious–intrigued by the idea of playing sports but not quite sure which is the right one for you. You can take our short sports quiz that will narrow down some well-suited sports for you based on your answers.
Motivation and Inspiration
If anything is holding you back from getting involved in adult sports in the Big Peach, whether it’s intimidation, lack of training, or lack of motivation, Adults Play Sports has a robust blog to help. Our blog posts include everything from training tips to motivational stories from adult athletes from all walks of life.
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Conclusion
Now that you have the lowdown on adult sports leagues in San Diego, it’s time to get your game on!
Choose a league that gets your heart pumping, and remember–it’s never too late to #growupandplay. After all, in this great city, playing sports is just another way to live life to its fullest.
Did we miss a league on the list? Shoot us an email or drop a comment below, and we’ll update it! You can also add your league to our directory.
Author: @adultsplaysports
I'm a lifelong soccer player. Took up diving, golf, pickleball, and mountain biking after the age of 45. Sports have helped me physically but also mentally and emotionally. I've built friendship bonds that will last a lifetime. When I'm not playing sports, I'm wine tasting, traveling, or watching mind-sucking reality TV.
