2026 Community Shield Matches, Benefiting Direct Relief
UC Santa Barbara Women's Soccer vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills
April 18, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
UC Santa Barbara Men's Soccer vs. Westmont
April 18, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ticket to get into the games?
Nope! This event is free for the community, fans, and students to attend. There will not be any ticketing for either game and seating will be open.
Who is Direct Relief? And how can I support them?
Both soccer matches on Saturday will be fundraising events benefiting Direct Relief. Direct Relief is a Santa Barbara-based humanitarian organization that provides essential medical resources to communities in need across all 50 U.S. states and more than 80 countries. Since its founding in 1948, Direct Relief has delivered over $10 billion in medical aid to support people affected by poverty,natural disasters, and emergencies.
You can make a donation to support Direct Relief in-person at both of Saturday's matches or online by clicking
HERE.
What time do doors open?
Doors will open at 3:30 PM and stay open through the end of the men’s game. The women’s game will begin at 4:30 PM and the men’s game will begin at 7:00 PM.
Will there be concessions?
Yes, our concessions stand will be open during both matches.
What should I bring with me to the game?
During the day it can be warm and sunny at Harder Stadium so you may want to bring an umbrella to help shade yourself from the sun. In the evening it can get chilly, we recommend bringing a jacket and/or a blanket to stay warm in the stands.
Where should I park for these matches?
Due to the construction perimeter, main parking for
ALL athletics events will be located in parking lots #27 (The Thunderdome Lot) and #22 (Multi-Story Parking Structure adjacent to the Thunderdome). Visit UC Santa Barbara's campus map for additional parking resources. Additional ADA and accessibility information can be found here.
We are deeply appreciative of your attendance and want to serve our community with an exceptional experience from arrival to departure on campus. We apologize in advance for the inconveniences as we work through new parking and pathways of travel.
We recommend arriving early for the event. For outdoor athletics events, a cart shuttle service will begin 1 hour prior and conclude 20 minutes into the start of an event with pick up in Lot #22. The shuttle service will continue for 30 minutes to one hour following the completion of events.
Parking permits are required on campus at all times and can be purchased ahead of time or upon arrival through the Park Mobile App.
ParkMobile Instructions
ParkMobile Website
Once on the ParkMobile website enter the following information:
Location: UC Santa Barbara
Lot or Zone Information:
Lot 27 - Zone 2636
Lot 22 - Zone 2639
You can find more information about parking at UCSB Athletic Events HERE.
