California State Games
California State Games (multiple sports venues in San Diego), 4909 Murphy Canyon Rd, #110, San Diego, CA 92123
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California State Games features Olympic-style amateur sports competitions in activities such as archery, artistic swimming, basketball, BMX racing, climbing, diving, field hockey, flag football 7v7, footgolf, golf, judo, pickleball, rugby, skateboarding, squash, softball, surfing, track & field, wrestling, and ice hockey. The program includes both Summer and Winter Games with multiple sports events.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
California State Games were founded in 1988 and have hosted their Olympic-style event since that year. The mission of California State Games is to promote and nurture the health, education, and competitive spirit of residents of California by managing a quality amateur sports event that encourages participation and provides an Olympic experience. California State Games is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and the largest amateur sports festival in the state, and it is a community-based member of the United States Olympic Committee. As of 2023, California State Games is managed by Sports San Diego, and Sports San Diego is a nonprofit 501(c)(3). The leadership team includes Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego, and Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.
The California State Summer Games presented by National University feature 19 sports and are scheduled to include approximately 8,000 athletes across multiple venues in San Diego County in July 2026. California State Games includes 19 sports competitions in San Diego on July 11–26, 2026 and August 8–9, 2026. The highlight of the Summer Games event is the Opening Ceremonies presented by Kaiser Permanente, which feature an athlete fun zone, a parade of athletes, and ceremonial torch lighting, along with an athlete parade, Lighting of the Cauldron, and fireworks. California Winter Games are held in San Diego in February and March with three participating sports, and Winter Games participation includes 2,600 athletes and 3 sports.
California State Games reports 10,000 athletes and 19 sports with more than 5,000 people at the Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Games, based on figures stated on the homepage. National University provides up to 250 complimentary entries for active-duty military at the 2026 California State Games for individual sports, with team sports not eligible, and will offer up to 250 free registrations for individual sports to active-duty members of the military and their dependents. Community involvement includes funding in part by the San Diego Tourism Marketing District Corporation with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District assessment funds, and Cal State Games Partners are described as having a profound impact on the success of the Games. California State Games has a Code of Conduct with a zero-tolerance policy regarding violations.
Athletes qualify for the 2024 State Games of America by earning a medal in designated California State Games events. Athletes of the Year are chosen within their sport competitions, and winners are nominated for the National Congress of State Games Athlete of the Year program. California State Games alumni include Olympians and professionals in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and UFC. Two new sports in 2026 are flag football and squash, which are offered for the first time as official California State Games events.
Last updated June 11, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
California State Games were founded in 1988 and have hosted their Olympic-style event since that year. The mission of California State Games is to promote and nurture the health, education, and competitive spirit of residents of California by managing a quality amateur sports event that encourages participation and provides an Olympic experience. California State Games is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and the largest amateur sports festival in the state, and it is a community-based member of the United States Olympic Committee. As of 2023, California State Games is managed by Sports San Diego, and Sports San Diego is a nonprofit 501(c)(3). The leadership team includes Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego, and Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.
The California State Summer Games presented by National University feature 19 sports and are scheduled to include approximately 8,000 athletes across multiple venues in San Diego County in July 2026. California State Games includes 19 sports competitions in San Diego on July 11–26, 2026 and August 8–9, 2026. The highlight of the Summer Games event is the Opening Ceremonies presented by Kaiser Permanente, which feature an athlete fun zone, a parade of athletes, and ceremonial torch lighting, along with an athlete parade, Lighting of the Cauldron, and fireworks. California Winter Games are held in San Diego in February and March with three participating sports, and Winter Games participation includes 2,600 athletes and 3 sports.
California State Games reports 10,000 athletes and 19 sports with more than 5,000 people at the Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Games, based on figures stated on the homepage. National University provides up to 250 complimentary entries for active-duty military at the 2026 California State Games for individual sports, with team sports not eligible, and will offer up to 250 free registrations for individual sports to active-duty members of the military and their dependents. Community involvement includes funding in part by the San Diego Tourism Marketing District Corporation with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District assessment funds, and Cal State Games Partners are described as having a profound impact on the success of the Games. California State Games has a Code of Conduct with a zero-tolerance policy regarding violations.
Athletes qualify for the 2024 State Games of America by earning a medal in designated California State Games events. Athletes of the Year are chosen within their sport competitions, and winners are nominated for the National Congress of State Games Athlete of the Year program. California State Games alumni include Olympians and professionals in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and UFC. Two new sports in 2026 are flag football and squash, which are offered for the first time as official California State Games events.
Last updated June 11, 2026.
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