Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
2020
- Division I Transition UC San Diego officially joined the Big West Conference and began their four-year transition to NCAA Division I.
Division II Dominance
During their 20-year Division II era, UCSD established themselves as one of the most successful programs in D-II history.
2025
- NCAA Tournament Both men's and women's basketball teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament, validating the D-I transition.
2016
- Student Vote Students voted to increase athletic fees and transition to Division I, changing the future of UCSD athletics forever.
West Coast Conference
UCSD accepted an invitation to join the WCC, positioning them among the nation's elite mid-major conferences.
Tritons Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
King Triton
Type: Triton
Official Colors
Navy Blue
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Gold
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School Info
Fight Song
Triton Fight Song
Go Tritons!
Traditions
- •King Triton: The mascot based on the Greek god of the sea. UC San Diego's coastal location inspired the Triton na...
- •Triton Fight Song: 'Fight on with mighty Triton Spirit, hail to the Triton name. Loyal Tritons march victorious on to f...
- •Triton Tide: The official student section creating waves of support for Triton athletics.
- •Triton Homecoming: Annual celebrations with tailgate parties, game nights, music, and campus-wide festivities.
- •Navy Blue and Gold: Colors representing the ocean and California sunshine, fitting for the seaside campus.
Venues
Football Stadium
N/A (No football)
Basketball Arena
RIMAC Arena
Tritons Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from UC San Diego athletes about their recovery journey
Bill Walton
Basketball broadcast supporter) Honorary Triton supporter. Three-time College POY at UCLA. • **Tritons Water Polo** (Team) Perennial national contender. Multiple Final Four appearances. • **Jake Shields** (Wrestling/MMA • 2000-02
UFC and Strikeforce championMary Beth Kemper
Soccer • 2002-05
All-AmericanTritons Swimming
Team •
Elite Division II program transitioning to Division I excellence