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 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
WWE Summer Tour	Jul 26	Dignity Health Arena	$90
PRCA Rodeo	Aug 7	Ventura County Fairgrounds	$38
PRCA Rodeo	Aug 8	Ventura County Fairgrounds	$46
PRCA Rodeo	Aug 9	Ventura County Fairgrounds	$46
PRCA Rodeo	Aug 9	Ventura County Fairgrounds	$42
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 22	Dignity Health Arena	$63
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 22	Dignity Health Arena	$46
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire	Aug 23	Dignity Health Arena	$50
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Idaho Vandals	Aug 28	Mustang Memorial Field At Spanos Stadium	$56
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. San Diego Toreros	Sep 19	Mustang Memorial Field At Spanos Stadium	$46