OPENING CEREMONIES

SDCCU Stadium -Home of 3 Super Bowls

Master of Ceremonies: Paul Rudy, KUSI

Featuring:

Athlete Parade with LIVE Jumbotron

Free Athlete Fun Zone with Attractions and Giveaways

Parachute Jumpers and Live Entertainment
Fireworks

Lighting of the Cauldron and Torch Runners

2026

Opening Ceremonies

Presented by Kaiser Permanente

July 17

UCSD LionTree Arena

Purchase Tickets Here

Experience the Olympic Dream at the California State Game's very own Opening Ceremonies. Start out by enjoying the Athlete Fun Zone with games, food, vendors and more until it's time to march in the Athlete Parade. Join thousands of athletes from 19 other sports as all march into the Sports Arena just like Olympic athletes as they represent their country. As everyone sits down to enjoy the night, be prepared for incredible live entertainment, daring stunts and an Olympian as the keynote speaker to inspire all in attendance.

Registered athletes get in free when they march in the Parade of Athletes, and they sit with all athletes during the indoor portion of the opening ceremonies. Up to 2 Coaches per team get in for free if they march in the Parade.

All other attendees must purchase a ticket to Opening Ceremonies; If you want your registered athlete to sit with you, you must purchase them a ticket.

Ceremonies Details

Athletes get in free when they march in the Parade of Athletes
Up to 2 Coaches per team get in for free if they march in the Parade
All spectator tickets are reserved seats
Buy Tickets early as seating is limited
Parking is $TBD per vehicle
Athlete Fun Zone 3:30pm-6pm near Entrance of Arena includes lots of games, DJ, and food. Parents are welcome to attend the Fun Zone also.

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July 17

UCSD LionTree Arena

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

All other attendees must purchase a ticket to Opening Ceremonies; If you want your registered athlete to sit with you, you must purchase them a ticket.

Athlete Participation
All registered athletes are invited to participate in Opening Ceremonies.

All athletes participating in the parade get in free.
- 3:30pm - 6:00pm: Athlete Fun Zone area open in Parking Lot.
- Parking is TBD per vehicle
- At 5:30pm: Line up for the Parade of Athletes in the athlete funzone. If athletes are too young to be dropped off, a coach/parent may stay with the child. Athletes will be supervised at all times.
- After dropping off kids, parents can enter through any enterance.
- PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARADE WITH THE KIDS, unless their child is alone and very young.
- ONLY 2 COACHES PER TEAM may march in the parade with their team.
- Wear your team jersey, jacket or T-shirt for the parade.
- Concessions will be available in the arena.
Athlete Fun Zone

Arrive between 3:30pm-6:30pm to check out the FREE Athlete Fun Zone. Featuring:

Inflatable Obstacle Course
DJ Music
Food
Local Professional Sports Teams
Mascots
Mini Hockey
Prizes & MORE!
Spectator Seating

Information Coming Soon