StubHub Launches "Access:California" Fund to Send Young Californians to Concerts, Theater, and Professional Sporting Events—Including the World Cup
New initiative will provide $100,000 worth of free tickets to underserved youth teams statewide, including opportunities to attend 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium and Levi’s Stadium
StubHub, one of the world's largest ticket marketplaces, today announced the launch of StubHub Access:California, a new initiative committing $100,000 to provide free live event tickets to youth teams, clubs, and groups across California. Nominations are open, with the first group of recipients to be announced later this spring.
Through StubHub Access:California, coaches, parents, teachers, and community leaders can nominate any organized youth team, club, or group in California to receive free group tickets to professional sporting events, concerts, and theater in their region. Select teams will receive tickets to 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium and Levi's Stadium, giving young Californians the chance to witness the world's biggest sporting event on their home turf.
"Live events are part of the cultural fabric and economic lifeblood of California,” said Ellie Casson, StubHub’s Senior Manager for City and Community Affairs. “Seeing a live event—be it a concert, sports game, theater or something else—can be a life-changing experience for a young person. Our mission at StubHub is to help fans see the events they love, and we are honored that we can help remove barriers and increase access for kids in California through StubHub Access:CA.”
