Cal Athletics Unveils Packed Schedule for 2024 Big Game Week
BERKELEY, CA – A flurry of events will engulf the university of California, Berkeley, and the Bay Area from November 18-23 as Cal Athletics prepares for the 128th Big Game against Stanford University.The week-long celebration includes rallies, athletic competitions, and opportunities for fans to engage with Cal teams.
The annual rivalry, steeped in over a century of tradition, culminates in a football showdown at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, November 22nd. Though, the build-up begins days prior, offering a diverse range of activities for students, alumni, and the wider community. This year’s schedule aims to maximize fan engagement leading up to the highly anticipated contest, with events spanning both campuses and the city of Berkeley.
Here’s a breakdown of the week’s events:
Tuesday, November 18:
* 8 am - 1 pm: “Get The Red Out” (Upper Sproul @UCRC table, Berkeley)
* 1 – 3 pm: “From Bears With Love!” (Upper Sproul @UCRC Table, Berkeley)
* 7 pm: Cal Men’s Basketball vs. Presbyterian (Haas Pavilion,Berkeley) – Empire Classic Benefitting Wounded Warrior Project
Wednesday,November 19:
* 8 am – 1 pm: “Get The Red Out” (Upper Sproul @UCRC Table,Berkeley)
* 11:30 am: The Big Sail at St Francis Yacht Club (99 Yacht Road,San francisco)
* Noon: Tree Chopping Rally (Sproul Hall,Berkeley)
* 7 pm: Cal Volleyball at Stanford (Maples Pavilion,stanford)
Thursday,November 20:
* 8 am - 1 pm: “Get The Red Out” (Upper Sproul @UCRC Table,Berkeley)
* 11:30 am: Cal Women’s Basketball vs. Saint Mary’s (Haas Pavilion,Berkeley)
* 8 pm: Night Rally (Berkeley,starts at Bowles Hall,runs through campus and City of Berkeley,ending at Unit 3 Courtyard)
Friday,November 21:
* 2:30 pm: Men’s Water Polo vs.Johns Hopkins (Avery Aquatic Center, Stanford) – MPSF Championships
* Noon: Noon Rally (Sproul Hall, Berkeley)
* 6 pm (Doors)/Approximately 7 pm (Rally): Big Game Rally (Greek Theater, Berkeley)
* 7 pm: Men’s Basketball vs. Sacramento State (Haas Pavilion, Berkeley)
saturday, November 22:
* TBD: Men’s Water Polo vs. TBD (Avery Aquatic Center, Stanford) – MPSF Championships
* 2:30 – 3:30 pm: Cal Football Countdown Radio Show (Outside Stanford Stadium, Stanford)
* 4:30 pm: The 128th Big Game vs. Stanford (Stanford Stadium, Stanford)
Sunday, November 23:
* TBD: Men’s Water Polo vs. TBD (Avery Aquatic center, Stanford) – MPSF Championships
* 1 pm: Cal Volleyball vs. Stanford (Haas Pavilion, Berkeley)
Fans are encouraged to check CalBears.com and Cal Athletics’ social media channels (@calfootball, @CalFootballPR on X; @cal_football on Instagram) for the latest updates, as the schedule is subject to change.
