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UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. San Jose State Spartans
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. San Jose State Spartans
Aug 21 • 7:00PM
Harder Stadium
Santa Barbara, CA
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UCSB Men's Soccer vs. Marshall Thundering Herd
UCSB Men's Soccer vs. Marshall Thundering Herd
Aug 27 • 7:00PM
Harder Stadium
Santa Barbara, CA
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Find the Best Sporting Events in Santa Barbara for 2026

Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 4 sporting events happening around Santa Barbara this weekend! Here are the most popular sporting events happening in Santa Barbara from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
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 Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire Aug 22 Dignity Health Arena $59
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire Aug 23 Dignity Health Arena $58

Top 2026 Summer Sporting Events in Santa Barbara

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

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
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 Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire Aug 22 Dignity Health Arena $59
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire Aug 23 Dignity Health Arena $58
UCSB Men's Soccer vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Aug 27 Harder Stadium $47
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Idaho Vandals Aug 28 Mustang Memorial Field At Spanos Stadium $40
Pepperdine Waves Women's Volleyball vs. Sacramento State Hornets Aug 30 Firestone Fieldhouse $96
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Central Washington Wildcats Sep 5 Mustang Memorial Field At Spanos Stadium $52
Pepperdine Waves Women's Volleyball vs. UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Sep 18 Firestone Fieldhouse $48
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. San Diego Toreros Sep 19 Mustang Memorial Field At Spanos Stadium $48

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

Looking for fun in Santa Barbara 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
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 Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire Aug 22 Dignity Health Arena $59
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire Aug 23 Dignity Health Arena $58

Top Venues in Santa Barbara, CA

Aerial view of an outdoor amphitheater surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Fremont Theater - CA
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Modern building with large windows, outdoor seating, and landscaping.
Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
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A circular fountain sprays water in front of a modern building with large windows, surrounded by trees and paved walkways.
Dignity Health Arena
Bakersfield, CA
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A grand pipe organ and stage with a baby grand piano in a concert hall.
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Outdoor amphitheater with rows of wooden seats facing a stage under a curved wooden canopy.
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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A vintage theater with a marquee stands under a dramatic sunset sky with orange and pink clouds.
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Bakersfield, CA
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Aerial view of a bustling fairground with rides, food stalls, and a Ferris wheel near the ocean.
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Ventura, CA
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Dignity Health Theater
Bakersfield, CA
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Grand pipe organ and piano on stage in a concert hall.
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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