SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The summer of soccer continues with the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in action at Harder Stadium starting in August, and single-game tickets for all men's and women's soccer games are on sale now! Reserve your seats today and enjoy the best soccer on the Central Coast as the Gauchos compete for championships right here in Santa Barbara.
 
The Gaucho Men's Soccer team is fresh off a 2025 campaign that saw them claim The Big West Regular Season Championship and host the title match at Harder Stadium for the second year in a row. In 2026, they will host 10 matches, including three visits from teams who reached last year's NCAA Tournament. General admission tickets start at $15 each, with Gold Zone seats available for $20 each. The Blue-Green Rivalry match against Cal Poly will have premium pricing.
 
The Gaucho Women's Soccer team also reached The Big West Championship match in 2025 and will host 11 games at Harder Stadium as they look to carry their momentum into 2026. Santa Barbara will host five Big West games this season, including a visit from new conference members Utah Valley in October. General admission seats for all 11 women's soccer home matches are available for $12 each.
 
The Junior Gauchos program returns for the 2026-27 year, offering youth in sixth grade and below the chance to attend every home soccer, volleyball and basketball game. Junior Gauchos members can also enjoy exclusive experiences and game day benefits, with access to participate in select in-game promotional and fan experiences while attending over 75 ticketed events. For more information on Junior Gauchos and to sign up, visit ucsbgauchos.com/JuniorGauchos.
 
Additionally, group pricing for parties of 10 or more is available for all men's and women's soccer matches, with tickets costing $7 per person. Click here to explore or call the UC Santa Barbara Ticket Office at (805) 893-UCSB (8272) to purchase group tickets.
 
UC Santa Barbara students with a valid student ID can attend any Gaucho home game free of charge.
 
There is also still time to purchase 2026 season tickets. Season ticket packages start at $99 per person for women's soccer and $125 per person for men's soccer. By purchasing season tickets, you can save as much as 25% to attend every home match this fall.
 
The Gaucho Women's Soccer team hosts its first competitive match of the season on Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. against LMU. The Gaucho Men's Soccer team opens its competitive slate on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., hosting San Jose State.
 
To purchase tickets or sign up for Junior Gauchos today, click here.