Cal State Northridge Matadors
A standing matador in grey, black and red holding a red with black highlights cape on the ground. Compared to the similar 2014-23 secondary logo, this version is
A thinner cape, its colors are inverted, and details from the hat & cape were removed.
Cal State Northridge Matadors
2014 - 2023
A red, black, grey matador wearing a red and black hat and holding a red with black cape. Initials "CSUN" in black with red trim and wordmark "MATADORS" in black.
Designed by Joe Bosack
Cal State Northridge Matadors
2013 - 2014
A black, red, tan and grey matador holding a jagged letter "N" in black with thick white trim and red with black trim formed background with a wordmark "NORTHRIDGE" in red and "MATADORS" in black.
Cal State Northridge Matadors
1999 - 2013
A black, red, tan and grey matador holding a jagged letter "N" in black with thick white trim and red with black trim formed background.
Cal State Northridge Matadors
1990 - 1999
A black and white matador holding a red cap in front of a black and red diamond under a wordmark "CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE" in red and "MATADORS" in black with an uneven size of fonts.
Cal State Northridge Matadors
1967 - 1990
A silhouette of a matador with cape in red.
Cal State Northridge Matadors Logo History
The Cal State Northridge Matadors logo first appeared with bold lettering and a traditional Matador theme. Early primary designs emphasized strong outlines and clear shapes. As a result, these Matador logos created immediate recognition across uniforms and athletic materials.
Over time, the Northridge Matadors logo history shows careful refinement. Designers adjusted typography and spacing for improved balance. Meanwhile, each updated Cal State Northridge Matadors logo stayed consistent with school colors and athletic branding standards.
Today, the Cal State Northridge Matadors logo stands as a clean and modern primary mark. It connects current athletics with long-standing tradition. To compare alternate styles, visit the Cal State Northridge Matadors Wordmark Logo page. For historical background, refer to the Cal State Northridge Wikipedia page.
"School Spirit Never Graduates"
From the first kickoff to the Final Four, your colors represent a lifetime of memories. Celebrate the traditions that define your campus and rep your alma mater with officially licensed gear for every season.
Shop the Official NCAA Collection
Vote Now / All Matadors Fans!!
The Cal State Northridge Matadors logo is fearless flair unleashed. A bold matador in red and black, cape swirling and stance defiant, radiates pure bravery, graceful agility, and death-defying courage. This mark captures tradition, athletic fire, and dramatic showdown energy like no other.
In the Big West logo battle, every rival emblem steps aside for this daring bullfighter that commands the Matadome. Nothing else blends the same elegant menace, heart-pounding drama, and unyielding spirit. The CSUN Matadors logo stands supreme as the most audacious and captivating in the conference. Olé all day—charge proud, Matadors nation!
