San Diego FC Announces First MLS Club Partnership with Viz Media for Captain Tsubasa

SAN DIEGO (Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026) – San Diego FC (SDFC) today announced a new partnership with Viz Media, making SDFC the first Major League Soccer club to partner with Viz Media for Captain Tsubasa, the globally renowned soccer manga and anime series.

As part of the partnership, SDFC will celebrate Captain Tsubasa during its upcoming 2026 Baja Cup match against Club Tijuana on Sept. 16, giving fans the opportunity to experience the match with a special Captain Tsubasa Ticket Package.

The package includes a ticket to the Sept. 16 Baja Cup match along with an exclusive limited-edition Captain Tsubasa scarf, offering fans a unique way to celebrate the iconic soccer franchise while supporting SDFC.

Captain Tsubasa has captivated generations of fans around the world with its story of soccer, ambition and the pursuit of greatness. The partnership brings together the globally recognized franchise and SDFC's growing soccer community for a special matchday celebration.

Captain Tsubasa Ticket Package

Fans can purchase the special package for the Sept. 16 Baja Cup match, which includes:

One ticket to the September 16 Baja Cup matchA limited-edition Captain Tsubasa scarf

Tickets and additional information:  SanDiegoFC.com/Tsubasa  

Additional details regarding the partnership and the Sept. 16 Baja Cup matchday experience will be announced at a later date.

For the latest news and Club updates, please visit SanDiegoFC.com, follow @SanDiegoFC on social media across all platforms, and use the hashtag #SanDiegoFC.  

About San Diego FC  

San Diego FC is Major League Soccer's 30th Club, competing in its second season at Snapdragon Stadium in 2026. The Club is jointly owned by Sir Mohamed Mansour, a distinguished entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with global ties in the sport, and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the first Native American tribe with a significant ownership stake in a men's professional team across all major sports leagues. Manny Machado, San Diego's perennial MLB All-Star, is an investor in the Club, alongside other high-profile partners including World Cup champion Juan Mata, Emmy-nominated actress and producer Issa Rae, and Grammy Award-winning artist Tems. San Diego FC is a proud member of the Right to Dream community, a global network of youth academies and professional football clubs. San Diego FC's stated vision is to become the epicenter of football excellence and innovation in North America.