Sonoma State University announced July 27 that NCAA Division II athletics will return in fall 2027, with 10 sports competing in the CCAA.
Ten programs form the planned return
The university’s program closed in June 2025. The planned 2027-28 return includes women’s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball, plus men’s basketball, cross country, golf and soccer.
The conference confirmed Sonoma State will rejoin as a full-time member. Men’s cross country will be added to the group of returning sports.
CSB Take
The announcement establishes a season and a list of programs for the Seawolves’ return. It places the next intercollegiate competition in 2027-28 after a two-year absence.


