2026 EVENTS

HAPPY HOUR WITH WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH CHARMIN SMITH JULY 27

Cal Athletics and CACC will once again be hosting WBB Coach Charmin Smith in Chicago for Happy Hour on July 27th in Chicago.

The Staley | 7:00 PM
1736 S Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616

Please join us for a remarkable evening with Coach Smith as she previews the upcoming Women’s Basketball season.

Registration required! $15 provides 2 drink tickets and appetizers. Use this link to save your spot with fellow Golden Bears and Coach Smith!

PHOTOS FROM SUMMER WELCOME PARTY 2026

 CAL ALUMS ATTEND CUBS-GIANTS GAME AT WRIGLEY FIELD

On June 6th, 21 members of the Cal Alumni Club of Chicago watched the Cubs beat the Giants in overtime at Wrigley Field. Cal’s Blue and Gold mixed in with the SF Giants Black and Orange.

A great time was had by one and all and CACC looks forward to organizing another Cubs Giants game at Wrigley in 2027.

START TIMES FOR FIRST FIVE FOOTBALL GAMES ANNOUNCED

The first five game times of the 2026 Cal Football season have officially been announced. The Bears will host UCLA on September 5 at 9:30 PM, and play Syracuse on Sept. 12 at 2:30 PM, Wagner on September 19 at 2:30 PM, and host a Friday night kickoff against Clemson on September 25 at 9:30 PM. All five of the first games of the season are listed in the photo at left. Plan on joining your fellow alums for Cal football watch parties throughout the 2026 season at: The Bad Apple Lincoln Park, 658 W. Belden Ave, Chicago.

Overall the Golden Bears are set for 12 matchups, including 7 games at California Memorial Stadium, as a new era begins under coach Tosh Lupoi. We’ll have game watch parties in Chicago throughout the season so bookmark this page to keep your calendars updated for 2026 Cal football and so you’ll know for which dates we’ll be gathering.

CAL ALUMNI CLUB OF CHICAGO T-SHIRTS FOR SALE

Show your Cal spirit in Chicago by purchasing a Cal Alumni Club of Chicago t-shirt for $35 plus shipping. Email calalumniassociationchicago@gmail.com for orders.

About

We are an officially chartered chapter of the California Alumni Association bringing together Cal alums form the greater Chicagoland area and surrounding Midwest states. 

The Cal Alumni Club of Chicago organizes social activities, game watches and volunteer events for Alumni throughout the year. We also work with the University to coordinate and host a Summer Welcome Party for the new Midwest Cal students.

If you are interested in getting involved, sign-up for our events  and please email us at  calalumniassociationchicago<at>gmail.com.  Sign-up for our monthly newsletter below.