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Everybody knows that California is a fantastic place to participate in a variety of sports, including surfing and sand volleyball on the coast, skiing and snowboarding in the mountains, and cycling and rock climbing all over. It’s also a spectacular place for spectator sports. Five Major League Baseball teams play here (the Padres, Angels, Dodgers, Athletics, and Giants) and the state also hosts three National Football League franchises; four National Basketball Association teams; three National Hockey League teams; and three Major League Soccer clubs. 

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  • North Lake Tahoe SnowFest

    North Lake Tahoe SnowFest

    February 26–May 8, 2026 Snow runs, polar dips, pancake breakfasts, and more help celebrate Tahoe's winter wonderland

  • Canyons Endurance Runs 2026

    Canyons Endurance Runs 2026

    April 23–25, 2026 Test your limits on rugged Sierra trails at this iconic endurance race

  • Kinetic Grand Championship

    Kinetic Grand Championship

    May 23–25, 2026 Bizarre and beautiful people-powered boats race down the North Coast

  • U.S. Open of Surfing

    U.S. Open of Surfing

    July 25–August 2, 2026 Catch elite surf, skate, and beach culture at this SoCal classic

  • Breeders' Cup

    Breeders' Cup

    October 30–31, 2026 How to attend the season-ending, international horse racing championship

  • Rose Parade and Rose Bowl

    Rose Parade and Rose Bowl

    January 1, 2027 Pasadena comes alive with vibrant flower-filled floats, marching bands, and horses to celebrate the Rose Bowl

  • AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

    AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

    February 13, 2027 This charity golf tournament draws top pros to the California’s Central Coast

  • BNP Paribas Open

    BNP Paribas Open

    February 28–March 14, 2027 Experience world-class tennis up close at the premier Coachella Valley stadium

  • Pebble Beach Food & Wine

    Pebble Beach Food & Wine

    April 1–4, 2027 Savor rare pours and chef-driven feasts on a legendary stretch of coast

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