Where to eat and drink at Snapdragon Stadium

Hodad’s. The Crack Shack. AleSmith. Nova Kombucha. There’s a whole lot of local eating and drinking to be had at the stadium in Mission Valley.

NOVA Kombucha's location at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego

The kombucha brand has two locations at Snapdragon Stadium.

Photo via NOVA Kombucha

Snapdragon Stadium is home to SDSU Aztec Football, San Diego Wave FC, San Diego Legion, big concerts, and San Diego’s future MLS team — and many tasty, local concessions.

One of Hodad's burger stands at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

Burger, anyone?

Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Here’s where to eat and drink next time you visit the stadium:

  • NOVA Kombucha | The venue’s official hard kombucha brand has two locations: the top level of The Sycuan Piers above Sections 118-120 and the east concourse behind Sections 103-105.
  • Hodad’s | The beloved OB burger brand has three stands: near the northeast entry, near the Piers, and near Section 333.
  • AleSmith | Don’t miss the stadium’s official beer — San Diego State Ale — and AleSmith’s location under the Piers.
  • The Taco Stand | Grab tacos near the southeast or northeast entries.
  • The Crack Shack | Fried chicken sandwiches await near the northeast entry.
  • Cali BBQ | Find slow-cooked dishes at the east and northeast entries.

For the latest big events coming to Snapdragon Stadium — including concerts and games — check out the schedule.

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