# UCLA and California football rivalry

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ucla-and-california-football-rivalry
> Updated: 2026-09-06T00:46:34.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The UCLA Bruins and California Golden Bears were scheduled to meet in the Victory Bell Rivalry on September 5, 2026, at California Memorial Stadium. The non-conference matchup featured new leadership for both programs, with Bob Chesney leading UCLA and Tosh Lupoi leading Cal.

Following the game announcement, California reported a sellout crowd of over 60,000 fans, marking the first sellout at the stadium since 2015. To accommodate the high attendance, the university removed tarps that had previously covered seats in the south end zone.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: California and UCLA prepare for sold-out rivalry matchup

California and UCLA renew their rivalry at a sold-out California Memorial Stadium, marking the coaching debuts of Tosh Lupoi and Bob Chesney.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-and-ucla-prepare-for-sold-out-rivalry-matchup

### 2026-09-03: UCLA and California to meet in 2026 Victory Bell Rivalry

UCLA and California will renew their Victory Bell Rivalry on September 5, 2026, in Berkeley. The season opener features both teams under new head coaches and in different conferences.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ucla-and-california-to-meet-in-2026-victory-bell-rivalry

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