Sports is about bettering ourselves. It's more about self-improvement, beating one's own record every day every moment. It helps us to gain the sportsmanship attitude not just towards game but towards life. While every sport follows different rules, participating in sports activities will help your brain take decisions faster. Participate in the sports events in Santa Cruz like a football tournament, cricket, basketball, rugby/soccer, etc to helps to build your stamina.
Exercising and playing sports increase the flow of oxygen in the body. Get up, start running or join the next marathon, triathlon or cycling events near Santa Cruz.
Find out sports events near you in Santa Cruz or watch live match streaming in the cafes.
## Sports Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: 34th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races - **Description**: The Pu Pu 'O Hawaii Outrigger Club is ready to race with you! These short-course outrigger races are designed especially for the new or novice paddlers. Come out and support the racers as well as enjoy hula performances by Kūhai Hālau O Mehanakealohakalau - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 100 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/34th-annual-aloha-outrigger-races/200030342952812 - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Wharf - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wN2ZjZDNlMDY0MDUxNjRlZjRkYmRlNmY3ZGM2ODk5ZTJjM2E0ZThiM2U1MDAwZjU5Y2YxMTliNDYzYWVjZWQ4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzE3ODc2NQ.avif - **Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures, volunteering - **Event Name**: World Elite Sumo at Kaiser Permanente Arena - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/world-elite-sumo-at-kaiser-permanente-arena/2400030581632705 - **Venue**: Kaiser Permanente Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wMmFmODJiMC05YjdkLTExZjEtOTRjNS1kM2EyNDEyZThjMzAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oOTAwLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzEwOTY2NA.avif - **Event Name**: Harbor Hellcats vs Heart’s Delight Roller Derby - **Description**: You don’t have to travel to San Jose to get your fill from the Valley of Heart’s Delight. HDRD is coming to Santa Cruz for a harvest of hits, facing off against our fierce Harbor Hellcats! Join us for the action and get your tickets in advance! 🗓️ When: - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 38 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:15 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/harbor-hellcats-vs-hearts-delight-roller-derby/200030546411351 - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zMzM3MDdmNTQ4ZDkyZjA0ZDFiZjE5MDFjMzFjMjEwZjdkNTMzNDcyOTk5NjkzYzEzMjE5MWMxY2YxODc2Y2Y1LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODczMTA0MTg.avif - **Event Name**: Lacrosse Fall Ball- 9:00 Boys Division, 10:45 Girls Divisions - **Description**: Register here: https://scclax.sportngin.com/register/form/626071485 Fall Ball League is our local programming for beginner and advanced players alike! Through small-group station rotations and built-in clinics, our experienced players will have the opp - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 12:15 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/lacrosse-fall-ball-9-00-boys-division-10-45-girls-divisions/200030294183202 - **Venue**: Branciforte Middle School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hMGRlNGQ3YzczYzJiZDhmMWRmZjA3NWYyNmI0MzRlZDY5ZDY4YmRkYjgyNmRiODI2MDQ1Y2NjZWUwNjRjZGJkLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc0MzY2NTU.avif - **Categories**: contests, it - **Event Name**: 30th Annual Strike Out Against Cancer Bowlathon - **Description**: 🎳💗 Join Us for the 30th Annual Strike Out Against Cancer Bowlathon! 💗🎳 It's time to lace up your bowling shoes and help make a difference! Join WomenCARE on Saturday, October 24 at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bowl for one of our favorite events of the year - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/30th-annual-strike-out-against-cancer-bowlathon/200030523458843 - **Venue**: Boardwalk Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hYzVjZGNmMTVlYzc2OTkwYWQ2NmUwNGYwOWI1YWZhNDliZTViNzk0M2NhYjA4NjQzYTQwNzNlZDc2Zjg4Y2E1LXJpbWctdzY0MC1oMTY5LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MDA3Njkz.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities - **Event Name**: HDRD vs. SCRD - **Description**: 🌴🌊💥 HDRD vs. Santa Cruz Roller Derby 💥🌊🌴 We’re taking the trip from the valley to the coast 🌱➡️🌊 Heart’s Delight Roller Derby is heading out to Santa Cruz to take on Santa Cruz Roller Derby, and we’re bringing that valley energy with us 😤 This matchup - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 31 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/hdrd-vs-scrd/200029878900451 - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mMzA1YzE0OTNiYzZjYThhMjEyYWMyZDhlMDk1YTMyZmU4ZTQ0ZDU0ZTRhMWJmNjQwYmE4ZjdlMmM2M2M1NmUxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMyODM4MjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODczMDEzOTI.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: One Piece TCG EB-05 Release Event - **Description**: Are you ready for the release of the brand new One Piece set EB-05?! Grab your sleeves and Don!! deck and come play with us for this exciting new tournament filled with exclusive promos, stamped packs, and winner cars for top placing players! Product ma - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 06:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/one-piece-tcg-eb-05-release-event/200030541118030 - **Venue**: 149 South River Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9iMjJlY2ZhNWJjNTQ1ZWUwMjY3MjY4ODNlNzQ4OTFlMDBlOGQxMzcxYjU2Nzc0NDNlM2IxYmE3M2Q4MjMxZDg5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ1Mi1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA4ODc0NQ.avif - **Categories**: sports, tournaments ## Trending Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party - **Description**: Get ready, Santa Cruz — Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party is back for its 6th year, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Every Friday night from May 29 through August 28, we’re throwing the ultimate summer block party right in the hear - **Venue**: 1111 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2105, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/505c968e07416cefc15bbca5b02f54f121f3e035af6392c40d045f7846078ab2-rimg-w1200-h628-dcfffffe-gmir?v=1783211139 - **Event Name**: Eagles of Death Metal at The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Venue**: The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/285a92c0-483f-11f1-af73-db36c19ac423-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020203-gmir.png?v=1777957152 - **Event Name**: Built to Spill :: Rio Theatre :: Santa Cruz 8/26 - **Description**: ((folkYEAH!))) presents BUILT TO SPILL plus:: PLAYDEAD Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA August 26th, 2026 Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM All Ages - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0e0205c469f27740fccd496c6461a843074bb1ce9a12e60a2c772124c40caed5-rimg-w1200-h900-dc081808-gmir?v=1787388115 - **Event Name**: TOM KENNY the legendary the voice of SpongeBob in Santa Cruz - Live Show - **Description**: Meet & Greet TOM KENNY, the legendary voice of SpongeBob SquarePants! ONE NIGHT ONLY — AUGUST 28 After his live show with his bandAgenda🕑: 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM - **Venue**: The Crêpe Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7446c2685c4f766e078afc6eca68060ef0d3a02fe71f8c05856129f0c001480b-rimg-w940-h1253-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787597154 - **Event Name**: The Greyboy Allstars at Moes Alley - **Venue**: Moes Alley - **Event Name**: 2026 Tuesday Night Live Concert Series - **Description**: The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, Choose Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz Wharf Tenants welcome back Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common's stage! Join us Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month June - August & additional shows - **Venue**: 55 Municipal Wharf St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/93588fb67eadb81a8eadfbe383389593f79093b19371db026d9280a731cdb5ec-rimg-w1200-h675-dc300535-gmir?v=1778830471 - **Event Name**: Boardwalk Fall Campout - **Description**: Boardwalk Fall Campout Head to the Boardwalk for an overnight event like no other! Perfect for family, friends, teams and school groups. Includes: • Camping under the stars on the Boardwalk • Movie on the beach • Exclusive - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/391bb2d079fedb8d3336a7ba0831ab165b5815ffdf053e85dbe94cf37fb067e6-rimg-w1200-h628-dc881828-gmir?v=1787135750 - **Event Name**: Public Image Ltd - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz 🏠 Address: 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 🌆 City: Santa Cruz 📍 Location: 36.98, -122.01🎉 Welcome to Public Image Ltd, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6915b6a0-9f65-11f1-a52b-970a4b5345e7-rimg-w1200-h846-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787539332 - **Event Name**: Arrival at Santa Cruz Guerilla Drive-In - **Description**: Friday August 28th at sunset under the Soquel Avenue bridge on the sandy bank of the river: all are invited to the third screening of the 2026 Santa Cruz Guerilla Drive-In season!!! “ARRIVAL” - Twelve massive vessels appear without warning at sites aroun - **Venue**: Under the Soquel Avenue Bridge - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/002f0cae7461d042805bc7210b9da94221929b68b40911fc812c4825757cb577-rimg-w927-h1182-dc080808-gmir?v=1787448459 ## Browse Sports Events by Date - [Sports Events Today in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/sports--today) - [Sports Events This Weekend in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/sports--this-weekend) - [Sports Events in August in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/sports--august) - [Sports Events in September in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/sports--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Sports events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** 34th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 am at Santa Cruz Wharf), World Elite Sumo at Kaiser Permanente Arena (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kaiser Permanente Arena), Harbor Hellcats vs Heart’s Delight Roller Derby (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:15 pm at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium), Lacrosse Fall Ball- 9:00 Boys Division, 10:45 Girls Divisions (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 09:00 am at Branciforte Middle School), 30th Annual Strike Out Against Cancer Bowlathon (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm at Boardwalk Bowl). - **Q**: How can I find Sports events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Sports events in Santa Cruz on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Sports events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Sports events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Sports events in Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Wharf, Kaiser Permanente Arena, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Sports events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Sports events in Santa Cruz include City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, Vivid Events, Santa Cruz Roller Derby. - **Q**: What types of Sports events can I find in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can explore a variety of sports sub-genres and styles including Football, Race, Training, Rugby, Boxing and more. - **Q**: Are there any online Sports events available? - **A:** Yes, many Sports events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Sports events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Follow the Sports category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Sports events are listed in Santa Cruz. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e3/60106a87bd471da3f67c661438bc17/sports.png ## Sports events from nearby cities - [Sports events in Scotts Valley](https://allevents.in/scotts-valley/sports) - [Sports events in Aptos](https://allevents.in/aptos/sports) - [Sports events in Boulder Creek](https://allevents.in/boulder-creek/sports)