{"id":6599,"date":"2026-11-02T11:47:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T19:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/?p=6599"},"modified":"2026-11-02T11:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T19:47:45","slug":"beyond-big-leagues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/2026\/11\/02\/beyond-big-leagues\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the big leagues: 6\u00a0Northern California teams worth cheering for\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SM_051725_vsACFC-452.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SM_051725_vsACFC-452-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SM_051725_vsACFC-452-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SM_051725_vsACFC-452-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SM_051725_vsACFC-452-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SM_051725_vsACFC-452-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SM_051725_vsACFC-452-scaled.jpg?resize=930%2C620&amp;ssl=1 930w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SM_051725_vsACFC-452-scaled.jpg?resize=1250%2C833&amp;ssl=1 1250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SM_051725_vsACFC-452-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SM_051725_vsACFC-452-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bay FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know California has the most professional sports teams of any U.S. state? From University of the Pacific&#8217;s campus, you&#8217;re just a short drive away from the home stadiums for the San Francisco Giants, the A&#8217;s, the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco 49ers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But just because those are the biggest names doesn&#8217;t mean they&#8217;re the only game in town. Here are other teams not far from Pacific&#8217;s Stockton campus that you should check out:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Sacramento<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sacramento River Cats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Credit-Kevin-Azcueta.4.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Credit-Kevin-Azcueta.4-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Credit-Kevin-Azcueta.4-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Credit-Kevin-Azcueta.4-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Credit-Kevin-Azcueta.4-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Credit-Kevin-Azcueta.4-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Credit-Kevin-Azcueta.4-scaled.jpg?resize=930%2C620&amp;ssl=1 930w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Credit-Kevin-Azcueta.4-scaled.jpg?resize=1250%2C833&amp;ssl=1 1250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Credit-Kevin-Azcueta.4-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Credit-Kevin-Azcueta.4-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kevin Azcueta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attending a Sacramento River Cats game is a great way to wrap up a day trip to the city with some baseball. Just a short walk across the Tower Bridge in downtown Sacramento takes you to its home stadium, Sutter Health Park. With some extra time before a game, consider spending some time in the nearby Old Sacramento.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sacramento Republic FC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a fan of soccer, Sacramento Republic FC is another reason to visit the state\u2019s capital. Its home stadium, Heart Health Park, is on the grounds of Cal Expo. That\u2019s the home of the California State Fair in the summer and host to other events throughout the year. So, you can pair your Republic FC game with a Cal Expo event to make it a full-day excursion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the Bay Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bay FC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SHL_0394.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SHL_0394-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SHL_0394-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SHL_0394-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SHL_0394-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1023&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SHL_0394-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1364&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SHL_0394-scaled.jpg?resize=930%2C620&amp;ssl=1 930w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SHL_0394-scaled.jpg?resize=1250%2C833&amp;ssl=1 1250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SHL_0394-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/SHL_0394-scaled.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-founded by four U.S. Women&#8217;s National Team players,<a href=\"https:\/\/bayfc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Bay FC<\/a> is a women&#8217;s professional soccer team that makes its home in San Jose\u2019s Paypal Park. The team competes in the National Women&#8217;s Soccer League on a March through November schedule.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Francisco Unicorns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you think of Northern California professional teams, cricket may not be one of the first sports that comes to mind. But the sport is growing in popularity, especially after the recent foundation of Major League Cricket.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re curious about cricket\u2014or even if you\u2019re already a fan\u2014you don\u2019t have to far to enjoy the sport: You can always watch Pacific\u2019s club right at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/pacific-newsroom\/pacifics-new-cricket-pitch-blends-culture-and-sport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stockton campus\u2019 cricket pitch<\/a>. But if you want to watch a major league game, you can head to the Oakland Coliseum to watch the Unicorns play.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oakland Ballers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The A\u2019s have left Oakland, but baseball hasn\u2019t. The Oakland Ballers, sometimes known as the B\u2019s, were formed after the A\u2019s finalized its decision to relocate to Las Vegas. This independent team plays as part of the Pioneer League, an MLB affiliate that sits outside of the normal minor league pipeline (such as the River Cats).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even know it\u2019s a newer team, keep an eye on the Oakland Ballers: They were the champions of the 2025 Pioneer League Championship. Head over to West Oakland to catch a game at Raimondi Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">San Jose Barracuda<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people like their drinks on ice, others prefer their sports on it. The San Jose Barracuda hockey team are an affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, playing at the city\u2019s Tech CU Arena.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can pair a Barracuda\u2019s game with a visit to Kelley Park, just down the street from the Tech CU Arena. This 172-acre park isn\u2019t just a great way to enjoy a little nature: It hosts a zoo, a Japanese garden and a museum.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know California has the most professional sports teams of any U.S. state? 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