What’s Happening Across the Bay
From international matches and watch parties to community celebrations and major sporting events, explore what's happening across the Bay Area. Check back often for new events and opportunities to be part of the region's growing sports and entertainment calendar.
Valkyries Championship Parade
The 2026 WNBA Champion Golden State Valkyries and the City of San Francisco will host the Valkyries Championship Parade, presented by Kaiser Permanente, on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The parade will travel along The Embarcadero, starting at the Ferry Building near Mission Street and ending at King and 2nd Street.
Fans can begin lining up along the parade route at 9 a.m. on the bay side of Embarcadero from Mission Street to 2nd Street.
Courtesy of Golden State Valkyries
San Jose Earthquakes Playoff Rally
Sound the alarm – it’s playoff rally time!
Calling all quakes fans: join the San Jose Earthquakes at San Pedro Square to celebrate history and send the team off for the playoffs.
Be a part of history. BRACE FOR IMPACT
Unrivaled Basketball League
For the first time, Unrivaled is bringing its games to Chase Center on Monday, January 11, 2027. Co-founded by basketball icons Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, the league showcases the world’s top women’s players in an innovative 3-on-3, compressed full-court format. Expect fast-paced, back-to-back action as four elite clubs take the court. Get your tickets now!
2027 LGPA Fortinet Founders Cup
The 2027 LGPA Fortinet Founders Cup returns to Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park in April, 2027! Watch the best in women’s golf compete.
San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
The San Francisco Sail Grand Prix makes its highly anticipated return on April 3-4, 2027, where powerful winds meet a city built on innovation. Set between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, the Bay is one of SailGP’s most celebrated racecourses and promises high-speed, close-to-shore racing at this fan and athlete-favorite venue.
Sign up for SailGP+ for early access and exclusive pricing to the best Waterfront seats.
Presale available for a limited time only: Friday, October 23 at 10am PT - Sunday, October 25 at 8am PT: at SailGP.com/SF – tickets go fast!
2027 WNBA All-Star Weekend
🏀 WNBA ALL-STAR | 2027
WNBA All-Star is coming to the Bay Area in 2027! The league’s brightest stars will take the court at Chase Center, bringing another major moment in women’s sports to a region that has embraced women’s basketball in a big way. We’re excited to welcome the WNBA’s best and celebrate the continued momentum of women’s sports across the Bay.
Exact event times TBA.
2028 MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball has selected the San Francisco Giants and Oracle Park to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. For one unforgettable week, the San Francisco Bay Area will host one of the game’s greatest annual traditions and the ultimate celebration of Major League Baseball. We are thrilled to welcome fans from across the globe for a full slate of events including the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, All-Star Futures Game, and Midsummer Classic itself – plus a stellar lineup of festivities throughout the Bay Area.
Exact days/times of events TBA
Bay Tip-Off | Cal Berkeley Women's Basketball Block Party
The Bay Tip-Off will bring together Cal women’s basketball fans, families, students, and the greater Oakland and Bay Area community to celebrate the start of the season.
The event will feature:
Music and entertainment by DJ Lady Ryan
Cal women’s basketball team appearance
Youth basketball activation with Hoop Bus
Official block party merchandise available from Oaklandish
Raffle Prizes
Cal Band, Spirit & Step Team
An appearance by Violet the Valkyries mascot
Official Golden State Valkyries WNBA Finals Away Game Watch Parties
The Valkyries are headed to the WNBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, and we’re just getting warmed up! As the Valkyries take on the Atlanta Dream on the road for Games 3 & 4 on October 21 & 24, respectively, join us in-arena inside Ballhalla to cheer them on live on the video board at the Golden State Valkyries Official Finals Watch Parties, presented by Kaiser Permanente.
Tickets are $25, with net proceeds directly benefiting the Golden State Community Foundation, which supports education and youth development in the Bay Area.
Clasico de Mexico - Chivas de Guadalajara vs Club America
El Clásico de México is Coming to Oakland!
Mexico’s ultimate rivalry hits the Bay Area as Chivas de Guadalajara takes on Club América at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday, October 4, 2026!
Don’t miss out on seeing two legendary clubs battle for ultimate bragging rights right here in Northern California.
MLV NorCal Fan Fest
Join the Bay Area community for MLV NorCal Fan Fest, a free, family-friendly community celebration at San Pedro Square Market in San Jose. Held in partnership with the San Jose Sports Authority, the City of San Jose, Visit San Jose, and the Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature interactive volleyball activities, giveaways, family-friendly entertainment, and more.
Enjoy special appearances by three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, and MLV NorCal players. Fans will also be part of a historic milestone as MLV NorCal makes a special announcement about the organization’s future and its upcoming 2027 inaugural season.
Leeds United Coast to Coast Fan Celebration
Leeds United are delighted to be a part of the Premier League's inaugural Coast to Coast initiative, bringing supporters together in San Francisco to celebrate the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
Taking place across the United States, Coast to Coast will see all 20 Premier League clubs host unique supporter events that celebrate the identity, culture and communities behind each club, giving fans the chance to come together and experience the excitement of the new season.
As part of the celebrations, Leeds United will transform Mad Dog in the Fog into a Yorkshire-inspired matchday destination, giving supporters the chance to enjoy an unforgettable day with fellow Whites ahead of our opening Premier League fixture.
Fans attending can look forward to meeting a visiting club legend, exclusive giveaways, interactive experiences and plenty of opportunities to celebrate the return of Premier League football alongside the Leeds United family.
The event will also feature a special surprise guest, helping to make the occasion one of the standout activations taking place across the United States as part of the Premier League's Coast to Coast celebrations.
Whether you've supported Leeds United for decades or are discovering the club for the first time, everyone is welcome to join us as we kick off a new Premier League campaign together.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
Venue: Mad Dog in the Fog, San Francisco
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