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NCAA Soccer, Basketball Home Openers & Student Admission Offers This Weekend!

November 12, 2026
Women and men soccer players posing for a photo.
Photo: Members of the men and women's Cal State LA soccer teams. (Credit: Anthony Tarvin/Cal State LA)

NCAA Soccer, Basketball Home Openers & Student Admission Offers This Weekend!

November 12, 2026
Women and men soccer players posing for a photo.
Photo: Members of the men and women's Cal State LA soccer teams. (Credit: Anthony Tarvin/Cal State LA)

Cal State LA will host a weekend of Golden Eagle athletics featuring NCAA Tournament action in men’s and women’s soccer, basketball season openers, and the start of a new era for the men’s basketball program.

Fans are encouraged to wear black and gold and support the Golden Eagles on their home field and court.

Friday, November 13

Women’s Soccer | NCAA Division II First Round

Cal State LA vs. UC Merced
12 p.m. (noon) | Irvine

Watch the game live at NCAA Championships Pass | NCAA.com for free.

Cheer on our women’s soccer team as the Golden Eagles begin their NCAA Tournament journey!

Women’s Basketball | Season Opener

Cal State LA vs. Seattle Pacific
5:30 p.m. | University Gym

Welcome women’s basketball back to University Gym as the Golden Eagles host the CCAA/GNAC Crossover tournament.

La Sera food truck will be on-site with food available for purchase.

Saturday, November 14

Women’s Basketball | CCAA/GNAC Crossover

Cal State LA vs. Western Washington
3:30 p.m. | University Gym

Men’s Basketball | Home Opener

Cal State LA vs. Concordia Irvine
7 p.m. | University Gym

Be part of the first home game of the Michael Cooper era! Bring the energy as our new head coach leads the Golden Eagles onto their home court.

Italian Burger will be on-site with food available for purchase.

Sunday, November 15

No. 1 Men’s Soccer | NCAA Division II Second Round

3 p.m. | University Stadium

Our top-ranked Golden Eagles begin their NCAA Tournament run! Help us pack the stands as Cal State LA takes the next step toward a national championship.

The first 100 Cal State LA students will receive FREE admission to Sunday’s match. Arrive early and bring your student ID!

Italian Burger will be on-site with food available for purchase.

Student admission

Cal State LA students with a valid student ID receive FREE admission to all of this weekend’s basketball games. Sunday’s men’s soccer offer is limited to the first 100 students; NCAA soccer admission is separate from the basketball offer.

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