

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Black History Month at Cal Meets John Barnes & the Beautiful Game
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Cal Athletics hosts Liverpool legend John Barnes for a fireside chat on Black soccer leadership, community, and the road to FIFA WC 2026.About this EventCal Athletics Celebrates Black History Month: The Bay x the Beautiful Game x World Cup 2026, with Liverpool Legend John BarnesIn honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Cal Athletics DEIBJ and Cal Soccer are pleased to invite our campus, Berkeley and Bay Area community to a special experience at the intersection of the beautiful game of soccer, Black History, World Cup 2026, and the visit of Liverpool FC Legend John Barnes!This signature Cal Athletics + Bay Area event will bring together student-athletes, campus partners, and the broader soccer family for an evening of conversation, connection, and community. Barnes will reflect on his historic career, his book The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism (2022), and his experiences as a trailblazer in global football, while exploring the impact of Black leadership in the sport.The program will feature a dynamic panel of Bay Area soccer leaders across professional, collegiate, and community spaces, offering perspectives on representation, social impact, and the future of the game in the U.S. Attendees can expect a lively fireside-style discussion, opportunities for audience Q&amp;A, and a pre-program happy hour to connect with fellow fans and partners.This event is part of a broader vision to elevate Black voices in soccer and build momentum toward World Cup 2026 through education, storytelling, and community engagement.Who Should AttendStudent-athletes and coachesSoccer fans and supportersSports industry professionalsCommunity leaders and organizersAnyone interested in Black history, sport, and social impactUC Berkeley Students, Faculty, Staff and AdministratorsWhy Attend?Hear directly from a global football iconCelebrate Black History Month through sportConnect with the Bay Area soccer communityLearn about leadership, representation, and the future of footballBe part of the build-up to FIFA World Cup 2026Partners &amp; CollaboratorsPresented by:Cal Athletics DEIBJ Office x Cal SoccerIn collaboration with:SF Liverpool Supporters ClubBlack Players for ChangeSan Jose EarthquakesOakland RootsGetting ThereAddress: University Club (8th Floor) California Memorial Stadium, UC BerkeleyPublic Transit: BART to Downtown Berkeley + short bus/rideshare/walkParking: Underhill Parking Facility &amp; Stadium Garage campus garages (paid)Accessibility &amp; InclusionCal Athletics is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience. The venue is ADA accessible. For accommodation requests, please contact the event organizers (CalDEIBJOffice@Berkeley.edu) in advance.Social &amp; HashtagsFollow:@CalDEIBJ | @CalAthletics | @CalMSoc | @olscsfbayHashtags:#BarnesToBerkeley #BlackHistoryMonth #WC2026 #CalAthletics #BayAreaSoccer #ACCALerate | #CaliforniaLove  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a44d5bc0-fe74-11f0-8e38-f9b94c99e860-rimg-w592-h740-dc13131b-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PMDoors Open + Happy Hour?: 06:15 PM - 08:00 PMFireside Chat with John Barnes + Panel
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- **Event Categories**: sports, black-history-month, football, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Berkeley
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: University Club, California Memorial Stadium
- **lat**: 37.8711347
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- **full address**: University Club, California Memorial Stadium, 2227 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** University Club, California Memorial Stadium, 2227 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cal Athletics DEIBJ
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, black-history-month, football, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Black History Month at Cal Meets John Barnes & the Beautiful Game ?
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