Celebrate the Spirit of the Games at the 2025 California State Games Opening Ceremonies presented by Kaiser Permanente!

Hit the Ice in Sunny San Diego: The 2027 California State Games Youth Ice Hockey Tournament 2027 California State Games Youth Ice Hockey Tournament on February 12-15, brings together competitive youth hockey teams for a top tier tournament weekend filled with great hockey, exciting experiences, and plenty of memories on and off the ice. Whether you're coming from across California or traveling in from another state, this is a tournament your team won't want to miss. Four Games. One Incredible Weekend. Experience the Spirit of the Games San Diego Gulls Game Torch Ceremony Multi-Team Discounts Athlete of the Year Awards Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals Experience the Spirit of the State Games The hockey tournament is just one part of the California State Games experience. Players and families can take part in the excitement surrounding the Games, including the Torch Ceremony, a special tradition that brings athletes together and celebrates the spirit of competition, sportsmanship, and community. It's more than just a hockey tournament, it's an opportunity for young athletes to be part of something bigger. Catch a San Diego Gulls Game Looking for an extra hockey experience while you're in town? Make plans to catch a San Diego Gulls game during your stay. For young hockey players, there's nothing quite like watching high level hockey in person and enjoying the excitement of a professional game. Make it a team outing, family night, or simply another highlight of your San Diego weekend. Saturday, February 13, 2027 Pechanga Arena 3pm: Teams start arriving 3:30pm: Start organizing/lining up teams 4pm: Torch Ceremony & Lighting 6pm: Game Starts Star Wars Theme Game Night San Diego Gulls will be playing the Calgary Wranglers Please reach out to Olivia for ticket questions at - omaslowski@sandiegogulls.com Bring the Whole Club! Multi-Team Discounts Available  Planning to bring multiple teams from your organization? Take advantage of our multi-team discount and make the 2027 California State Games a club wide hockey experience. It's a great way to bring teammates, families, and coaches together for a competitive and memorable weekend. 2 teams: 5% off 3–4 teams: 10% off 5+ teams: 15% off Play for the Podium The competition will be fierce, and the rewards will be something your players can be proud of. Teams competing for the championship will have the chance to earn Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals, along with tournament banners to commemorate their achievement. Bring your team. Compete for the podium. Make memories that will last long after the final whistle. Register here and secure your spot now! We'll see you at the rink!

*Click Here For Details* The 2026 California State Games presented by National University, an Olympic-style amateur sports competition that features 19 unique sports, announced today that National University will offer up to 250 free registrations for individual sports to active-duty members of the military and their dependents. Team sports are not eligible for this offer. The California State Games, managed by Sports San Diego, will draw approximately 8,000 athletes across multiple venues in San Diego County this July. The Games were founded in 1988, and feature individual sports like archery, track and field, wrestling, and more. The highlight of the event is the July 17 Opening Ceremonies presented by Kaiser Permanente at LionTree Arena on the campus of UC San Diego, which features an athlete fun zone, parade of athletes, and ceremonial torch lighting. "We are thrilled to once again welcome thousands of athletes from across the country to San Diego for the California State Games," said Sports San Diego CEO, Mark Neville. "We are especially grateful to our longtime partner National University for their continued commitment to underwriting entry fees for participants from our military community. This year's event promises to be truly memorable, and the impact on San Diego will be remarkable." “National University is proud to support the California State Games this summer,” said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of nonprofit, Veteran-founded National University, where half of undergraduate students are military affiliated and almost all the students are working while earning their undergraduate and graduate degrees. “There’s a shared determination between these athletes, the military community, working parents, and so many of our students. It’s about showing up, putting in the work, and pushing toward your goals. We’re excited to be part of that spirit and wish all competitors the best in the Games.” All active-duty military members and their dependents participating in individual sports can find the link to verify their ID on sport registration pages, where, following verification, they will be provided instructions on how to redeem their registration. All questions about the 250 complimentary entries into the 2026 Cal State Games can be directed to info@calstategames.org . Sport registration pages can be found at HERE . # # # About California State Games California State Games (CSG) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and the largest amateur sports festival in the state. As a community-based member of the United States Olympic Committee, CSG have hosted their Olympic-style event since 1988. As of 2023, CSG is managed by Sports San Diego. About Sports San Diego Sports San Diego is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with a mission is to ignite tourism and fuel economic growth by 1) bringing world-class sporting events to San Diego; 2) producing extraordinary experiences for fans, athletes, and the community; and 3) unifying and elevating all sports across the region to foster a vibrant, inclusive sports culture, enhancing San Diego’s reputation and opportunities. About National University National University, a Veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of nontraditional, working, and military students by providing accessible, affordable higher education opportunities since 1971. As San Diego’s largest private nonprofit university, NU offers over 150 online and on-campus programs with flexible four-week and eight-week classes and one-to-one graduate education models designed to help students reach their goals while balancing busy lives. Since its founding, the NU community has grown to 130,000 learners served per year—50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students—and 255,000 alumni around the globe, many of whom serve in helping industries such as business, education, health care, cybersecurity, and law and criminal justice. To learn more about National University’s new possibilities in education including next-generation education, value-rich education, and whole human education, visit NU.edu . # # www.sportssandiego.org # #