Santa Cruz Sports Events

Bay FC plays at PayPal Park in San Jose on August 1, 2026, at 5:45 PM, a top pick for Santa Cruz-area sports fans this week. The match will be held at PayPal Park (capacity 18,000), located at 1123 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110.

In and around Santa Cruz next week you can catch major matchups like the Leagues Cup at PayPal Park in San Jose, with opponents to be announced. Nearby, Monterey Bay FC hosts a USL clash at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside, opponent TBA. Baseball fans can root for the San Jose Giants at Excite Ballpark in San Jose, and family-friendly western action comes from the Gilroy Rodeo at Gilroy Rodeo in Gilroy.

Finding upcoming sports events in Santa Cruz is easy on Vivid Seats. At the top of this page, you’ll find a discovery tool featuring the most popular teams, matchups, and games across every league. You can browse by sport, venue, or date to explore events happening this week and beyond, all with real-time ticket availability and seating options.

Yes, you can often find last-minute sports tickets in Santa Cruz on Vivid Seats. Whether you're planning ahead or deciding to catch a game on the fly, Vivid Seats updates listings in real time, so fans can secure verified tickets right up until kickoff, first pitch, or tipoff.

Absolutely. Every Santa Cruz sports ticket sold on Vivid Seats comes with our 100% Buyer Guarantee, which ensures:

• Your transaction will be secure.
• Your tickets will be delivered before your event.
• Your tickets will be valid and authentic or your money back.

Our mission is to make buying sports tickets stress-free, so you can focus on enjoying the game.

Vivid Seats uses All-In Pricing, so you'll see the full cost of a sports ticket in Santa Cruz, including fees, upfront as you shop. No surprises at checkout.

If your game is canceled, you'll receive a full refund. If an event has been postponed or rescheduled, rest assured that your tickets will be valid for the new date. For some rescheduled games, the primary source of the tickets will reissue all previously purchased tickets with new bar codes. If this occurs, the seller will notify us, and we’ll deliver new tickets and remind you to discard your old ones.

Yes! Vivid Seats offers a leading ticket loyalty program: Vivid Seats Rewards. Fans earn credit on every purchase, which can be redeemed for future tickets. The more events you attend, the more perks you can unlock:

• A free 11th ticket after 10 purchases
• Birthday rewards
• Seat upgrades and VIP experiences
• Exclusive access to pregame or on-field events with select teams