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NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 3, 2026San Diego

One Of Us opens in North Park as San Diego's first women's sports bar

One Of Us, a new sports bar in North Park, has opened to provide a dedicated space for viewing women's sporting events with audio and broadcast priority. The establishment was founded by Kalani Millsaps, Kerry Pierce, and Patricia Sebold following the record-breaking 2024 San Diego Wave FC home opener.

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Why It Matters

The opening of this venue reflects a broader national trend in the sports industry, which is projected to see significant revenue growth in women's athletics by 2030.

Key Facts

  • One Of Us is the first sports bar in San Diego dedicated to women's sports.
  • The business was founded by Kalani Millsaps, Kerry Pierce, and Patricia Sebold.
  • The idea for the bar was inspired by difficulties in getting traditional sports bars to show women's games with audio.
  • The founders began pursuing the business after the 2024 San Diego Wave FC home opener, which drew over 32,000 fans.
  • The sports industry for women is projected to grow by 250% by 2030.
  • Broadcasting rights for the WNBA are valued at approximately $200 million annually.
  • Broadcasting rights for the NWSL are valued at approximately $60 million annually.
  • The bar features a mural by FemmeFolio Design Studio and Allison Hunsley.
  • The venue includes a gaming area with a claw machine featuring Wave FC merchandise.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSan Diego Wave FC“NWSL soccer team”locationSnapdragon Stadium“Venue for San Diego Wave FC”personCarol Kuck“San Diego resident and patron”personKalani Millsaps“Cofounder of One Of Us”personAllison Hunsley“Artist who painted the mural”personScott Minto“Director of MBA in Sports Management at SDSU”personKerry Pierce“Cofounder of One Of Us”organizationFemmeFolio Design Studio“Designer of the bar's mural”personPatricia Sebold“Cofounder of One Of Us”