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Santa Barbara Sky FC

Home Inaugural Season Update

From the beginning, our mission at Santa Barbara Sky FC has been to create more than just a team. We’re building a community organization that reflects the rich soccer history, culture, and people of every corner of the 805. This is soccer country. Santa Barbara and the Central Coast deserve a club that matches the passion of this region and its fans.

After careful evaluation, we’ve decided that Santa Barbara Sky will not be kicking off next season as planned. This doesn’t mean we’re slowing down. We’re finalizing the ownership group and preparing for sanctioning, with a plan to take the field in March 2027. The additional time allows us to do this the right way and build a club ready to thrive.

The support from our fans keeps us moving forward, and when Sky FC makes its debut, it will be worth the wait. Until then, we’ll be out in the community, growing our fan base and building together.

We are, and will continue to be, all one under the Sky. 

FAQs

Why was the inaugural season postponed? 

  • With ownership, sanctioning, and stadium plans still being finalized, moving to 2027 made the most sense. It gives us the chance to do things the right way and come out of the global spotlight of the 2026 World Cup with an unforgettable debut for Santa Barbara. 

What happens to season ticket holders and depositors? 

  • Existing season ticket deposit holders will automatically be transferred to the new inaugural season (currently planned for 2027.)  
  • Fans can request a season ticket deposit refund by emailing us at info@santabarbaraskyfc.com  

Are sponsorships and partnerships affected? 

  • Sponsors have the option to remain with the club for the delayed launch. If needed, partnership activations will be rescheduled and/or adapted to fit the new timeline. 
  • For more information or questions about partnerships email us at: partnerships@santabarbaraskyfc.com 

Will the club continue to have activities in the community?  

  • Yes, we will continue to host fan supporter group meetings, watch parties, community events and more! Follow us on social to find out dates, times, and locations.  

What about staff that were hired? 

  • The SKY FC front office staff is up and running. The coaching and technical staff will be hired as we get closer to the start of the season.  

What stadium construction will be taking place? 

  • Harder Stadium at UCSB is our home stadium and we look forward to continuing our investment to ensure that the game day experience is everything our fans deserve. Some of the enhancements we are working on include premium seating, VIP sections, improved food & beverage F&B, fan supporter sections, etc.  

What is the new expected inaugural season date? 

  • We intend to kick off in March 2027 and will keep fans updated on the timeline as soon as possible. 

How will fans be updated & where can I find the latest news?