Bakersfield is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular sporting events so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Sporting Events in Bakersfield This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 11 sporting events happening around Bakersfield this weekend! Here are the most popular sporting events happening in Bakersfield from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Visalia Rawhide vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	Aug 20	Valley Strong Ballpark	$38
Visalia Rawhide vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	Aug 21	Valley Strong Ballpark	$36
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. San Jose State Spartans	Aug 21	Harder Stadium	$57
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 22	Dignity Health Arena	$68
Hot August Nights: Bull Bash	Aug 22	Springville Rodeo	$96
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 22	Dignity Health Arena	$59
Visalia Rawhide vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	Aug 22	Valley Strong Ballpark	$38
AV Alta FC vs. FC Naples	Aug 22	Lancaster Municipal Stadium	$48
Big Dawg Bare Knuckle	Aug 22	Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino	$153
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 23	Dignity Health Arena	$58

Top 2026 Summer Sporting Events in Bakersfield

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Bakersfield! Check out this list of the top sporting events happening from May through September.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Visalia Rawhide vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	Aug 19	Valley Strong Ballpark	$32
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 22	Dignity Health Arena	$68
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 22	Dignity Health Arena	$59
Visalia Rawhide vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	Aug 22	Valley Strong Ballpark	$38
AV Alta FC vs. FC Naples	Aug 22	Lancaster Municipal Stadium	$48
Big Dawg Bare Knuckle	Aug 22	Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino	$153
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 23	Dignity Health Arena	$58
Visalia Rawhide vs. Stockton Ports	Sep 5	Valley Strong Ballpark	$38
AV Alta FC vs. One Knoxville SC	Sep 5	Lancaster Municipal Stadium	$45
Visalia Rawhide vs. Stockton Ports	Sep 6	Valley Strong Ballpark	$28

Cheap Things to Do in Bakersfield This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Bakersfield that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling sporting events this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Visalia Rawhide vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	Aug 20	Valley Strong Ballpark	$38
Visalia Rawhide vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	Aug 21	Valley Strong Ballpark	$36
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. San Jose State Spartans	Aug 21	Harder Stadium	$57
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 22	Dignity Health Arena	$68
Hot August Nights: Bull Bash	Aug 22	Springville Rodeo	$96
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 22	Dignity Health Arena	$59
Visalia Rawhide vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	Aug 22	Valley Strong Ballpark	$38
AV Alta FC vs. FC Naples	Aug 22	Lancaster Municipal Stadium	$48
Visalia Rawhide vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes	Aug 23	Valley Strong Ballpark	$33
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 23	Dignity Health Arena	$58