The Earthquakes kick things off with Feb. 21 against Sporting Kansas City, when they officially launch their One Ball Can Change a Life campaign by giving each of the first 5,000 fans through the PayPal Park gates a full-size soccer ball.
Saturday, Feb. 28, the Black and Blue celebrate one of the most iconic Bay Area musical headliners of all time, the Grateful Dead. That night, the Quakes will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the band’s first concert, which took place in San Jose in front of the first loyal Deadheads.
March 15 is the club’s inaugural Hello Kitty® Night, when Pacific Northwest rivals Seattle Sounders FC come to the South Bay. The collaboration with Sanrio® will feature special-edition merchandise, as well as a Hello Kitty-branded tote bag giveaway.
April 4 marks a Black + Blue Takeover Night, presented by Ford, for the newly minted El Camino Rivalry match with San Diego FC.
Gearheads are encouraged to attend the April 22 contest against Austin FC for the Quakes’ annual Car Culture Night with Wekfest.
Both staunch supporters of the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance alike will descend upon PayPal Park on May 16 for the Quakes’ second annual Star Wars™ Night.
After the break in the schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Quakes return to league action the last week of July, capped by the blockbuster match of the summer on July 25—the annual California Clasico against the archrival LA Galaxy. With America celebrating its 250th birthday this year, the unrivaled atmosphere and pageantry at Stanford Stadium will add another dimension to an extravaganza that boasted the second-highest attendance for an MLS game west of the Mississippi River in 2025.
On Aug. 22, the Quakes will celebrate Pride Night at PayPal Park for the clash with Minnesota United FC.
The Quakes will head to Levi’s Stadium on Sept. 19 for PRIME TIME. The must-see event against SoCal rivals LAFC will once again take place during what will be the Largest Mexican Independence Day Weekend Party on the West Coast.
The promotional schedule resumes with a gift to gamers on Sept. 26 for the tilt against the Portland Timbers when the Quakes hold their first-ever EA Sports FC Night at PayPal Park
The Quakes are bringing back College Night on Oct. 28 for the match against the Colorado Rapids.
The Quakes wrap up the 2026 season with a special spooky Saturday afternoon Halloween game against Real Salt Lake on Oct. 31.