The Growlers compete in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) as a member of the West Division.

The team's name has a dual meaning as a reference to both the animal and the local craft beer scene.

[2] A rivalry quickly formed with the Los Angeles Aviators, the closest team to the Growlers, which was also established before the 2015 season.

[4] The Growlers finished with a 10–2 regular season record to clinch the top seed in the West Division playoffs.

San Diego would eventually lose in the semi-finals to the 2019 AUDL Champion New York Empire.