Next STOP! World series!

The 2026 season kicked off in front of a sold-out Memorial Stadium, ushering in the new Travers Family head coach Tosh Lupoi era. The Cal Bears jumped out early, and the game was tied at 24-24 with eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter when Cal gave up two late interceptions and a turnover on downs; all three possessions resulting in Bruins scores. UCLA would win 45-24 and hand the Golden Bears a home loss.

Above, leaders leading the charge as new Travers Family Head Coach Tosh Lupoi, sophomore quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (#3) and the team took the field during the pregame festivities. The University of California Golden Bears played host to the University of California Los Angeles Bruins at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley on Saturday evening,

September 5, 2026.