Sports San Diego Game Time Gala
presented by National University

April 24, 2026 | LionTree Arena, UC San Diego

Celebrating the tourism impact of sports events in San Diego

Game Time Gala presented by National University

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM (Pacific Daylight Time)

Location: On the Court, LionTree Arena, UC San Diego

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the powerful impact of sports tourism in San Diego! The Sports San Diego Game Time Gala, presented by National University, invites you to the court for a night filled with inspiration, recognition, and community. This year, we are thrilled to honor Malin Burnham with our Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to sports in San Diego.

We will once again host an exclusive sports auction, highlight a recap of the Year in Sports, preview some of the exciting events on the horizon, and, back by popular demand, we will unveil the 2026 Rising Tide Awards class, which honor the sports events, venues, performers and campaigns that have made a huge impact on San Diego’s sports tourism industry.

Dress is Sporty Chic: Make a statement with your sports fashion!

Sponsorship Opportunities: Unlock impactful visibility by becoming an official sponsor at the Game Time Gala. Opportunities range from exclusive sponsorship of cocktail hours to awards recognition. Elevate your brand while supporting San Diego’s sports tourism industry. View sponsorship opportunities or contact Marc Sawyer at msawyer@sportssandiego.org for details.