Stockton soccer standout Ezekiel Cruz is making an immediate impact at UC Merced. Just three games into his career with the Bobcats, the Stockton native has been named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Week, while teammate and Manteca native Alexia Alva earned CCAA Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Professional hockey is coming back to Stockton, and this time it is bringing back a familiar name. The Stockton Thunder will make their home debut on Saturday, October 17, 2026, against Oceanside HC at Adventist Health Arena, marking the return of professional hockey to the city after a four-year absence. Opening night is scheduled for 6:11 p.m.

The Stockton Cargo Soccer Club ended its fourth USL W League season the right way — with a win, a strong home crowd, and a promising look at the club’s next generation.

Stockton 99 Speedway is ready to kick off Independence Day weekend with roaring engines, racing history, family fun, and a huge fireworks show. On Friday, July 3, 2026, the historic Stockton track will host the Ron Strmiska Firecracker 90, a patriotic summer tradition honoring one of Northern California’s most beloved short-track racers, Ron “The Manteca Missile” Strmiska.

The Stockton Cargo SC showed grit on the road Sunday afternoon, snapping a two-game losing streak with a hard-fought 1-1 tie against Oakland Soul SC.

On a hot June Wednesday evening in Stockton, the Cargo Soccer Club continued to show the fight and energy that has made them one of the community’s rising summer sports attractions, but Monterey Bay FC proved too much in a 3-1 decision before 533 fans.

Stockton Cargo SC suffered its first regular season loss since 2024 on Wednesday night, falling 2-0 to California Storm SC in a hard-fought USL W League matchup.

Professional arena football is making its way back to Stockton, bringing with it the speed, energy, and hard-hitting excitement that once helped make the sport a fan favorite in the 209.

The Stockton Cargo SC found their finishing touch in the second half and delivered their strongest all-around performance of the young season Saturday night, defeating Pleasanton Rage SC 3-0 in front of 503 fans at Sanguinetti Field at St. Mary’s High School.

The energy was high Saturday night at Sanguinetti Field as 750 fans packed St. Mary’s High School to welcome Stockton Cargo SC back home for its USL W League home opener.