What to Wear to a San Diego State Game: San Diego State Aztecs Gameday Outfit Guide

Whether you're headed to a home game in San Diego, CA, watching with friends, or just repping the Aztecs on a regular Tuesday, this guide covers what to wear, how the pieces fit, and the best San Diego State gifts. Every piece below is officially licensed by San Diego State University and designed by UPSIDE, with the school name flipped upside down so it stands out in a sea of scarlet and black.

The best San Diego State apparel right now

These are the pieces San Diego State fans reach for most, from the varsity hoodie to the mesh shorts that show up at every tailgate.

San Diego State Embroidered Hoodie$70San Diego State Essentials Oversized Tee$65San Diego State Varsity Mesh Shorts$80San Diego State Aztecs Mini Mesh Shorts$50San Diego State Aztecs Suede Hat$50San Diego State Varsity Hoodie$80 $98

How to dress for a San Diego State game

Gameday in San Diego, CA is usually warm and sunny, so build around breathable pieces and save the hoodie for night games and the cooler weeks late in the year.

• Early-season day game: Keep it light and breathable, and add a hat to block the sun. Wear: San Diego State Essentials Oversized Tee, San Diego State Varsity Mesh Shorts, San Diego State Aztecs Suede Hat.
• Night game or late season: Throw a layer on top once the sun goes down. Wear: San Diego State Embroidered Hoodie, San Diego State Varsity Mesh Shorts.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, weekends and travel. Wear: San Diego State Essentials Oversized Tee, San Diego State Aztecs Suede Hat.

San Diego State tailgate essentials

Tailgates are long, so comfort matters as much as color. Mesh shorts are the easiest piece to live in all day, an oversized tee layers over anything, and a hat handles sun and bad hair days alike. If the game runs late, toss the hoodie in the car.

Sizing and fit

• Hoodies: San Diego State Embroidered Hoodie comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL.
• Tees: the San Diego State Essentials Oversized Tee comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL and is cut oversized, so size down for a closer fit.
• Mesh shorts: San Diego State Varsity Mesh Shorts comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Mini mesh shorts: San Diego State Aztecs Mini Mesh Shorts comes in XS, S, M, L.
• Hats: one size fits most.

Not sure? Size exchanges are free, so you can swap if something doesn't fit right.

San Diego State gift ideas

Shopping for a student, a new admit, a proud parent or an alum? These are easy wins:

• Under $50: San Diego State Aztecs Hat ($45).
• The bigger gift: San Diego State Aztecs Suede Hat ($50), San Diego State Aztecs Mini Mesh Shorts ($50), San Diego State Essentials Oversized Tee ($65).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the San Diego State logo is upside down

The upside-down print is UPSIDE's signature. It flips tradition for fans who want their San Diego State pride to look different from what everyone else bought at the bookstore, while staying officially licensed. Read more about the meaning behind upside-down apparel, or see the San Diego State collection launch.

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