SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Celebrate a landmark year for the beautiful game of soccer in 2026. With the FIFA World Cup bringing global attention to soccer and UCSB commemorating the 60th anniversary of Harder Stadium, now is the perfect time to secure your season tickets for Gaucho Men's and Women's Soccer. Experience premier Big West matchups, one of the nation's best college soccer atmospheres, and fun for the whole family all season long.

For men's soccer, you will be able to watch 12 home games, including five Big West competitions at Harder Stadium. Fans will get to see the Gaucho men fight to take back The Big West Championship and will be seeking their 16th NCAA Tournament appearance. Fans can catch all 12 games starting at $125 for general admission seating and Gold Zone pricing at $175.

This year's team will be exciting to watch as it features nine rookies and six transfers hailing from around the globe. The team also has many returning players, including Calle Mollerberg and Owen Beninga who both earned All-Region Honors last season. The team will be led by Coach Tim Vom Steeg.

 

General Admission	Gold Zone	Family Pack (4) Family Pack (5)
$125	$175	(4) $299 (5) $350

 

The Women's Soccer program will be hosting 11 teams to Harder Stadium, including five Big West Conference matchups. Last season, the Gaucho women went 13-5-5 and made their second consecutive championship final while finishing with the fourth most wins in a single season. This season fans will be able to watch them fight their way to The Big West Championship starting at $99 at general admission seating. 

Last season, UC Santa Barbara broke the program record with nine players earning a spot on an All-Big West Team. Five of those players will be returning, including Olivia Howard, who ended the season ranked 29th nationally in game-winning goals. The Gauchos also appeared in their second consecutive Big West Championship Final.

 

General Admission	Family Pack (4) Family Pack (5)
$99	(4) $225 (5) $275

 

Building on a successful inaugural year, UC Santa Barbara enters year two of the Junior Gauchos program, offering youth in sixth grade and below access to every home soccer, volleyball and basketball contest. Members receive exclusive experiences and game-day benefits, including opportunities to participate in select in-game promotions and fan experiences while attending more than 75 ticketed events throughout the year. To learn more or sign up, visit ucsbgauchos.com/JuniorGauchos today.

Additionally, both the Men's and Women's Soccer schedules have been released and can be viewed on their schedule pages or by clicking the buttons at the top right of this release.

As part of the season ticket campaign and UC Santa Barbara Athletics Mission to serve and connect a deeply engaged Gaucho community, UCSB is offering a special promotion on General Admission season tickets. Employees can purchase one GA season ticket and receive a second GA season ticket free. This offer is available exclusively through in-person purchases and requires the presentation of a valid UCSB employee ID at the time of purchase. For more information, contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 805-893-UCSB (8272) or athletics-tickets@ucsb.edu, or visit us on the first floor of the ICA Building Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

With a historic year for soccer already in full swing, there has never been a better time to be part of the Gaucho soccer experience. Secure your seats at Harder Stadium today as UCSB celebrates 60 years of memorable moments while continuing its tradition as one of the premier soccer destinations in the country.