🏟️ Family game day
SoCal sports, team by team
Curated by Punita Patel
Every league covered
MLB · Minor-league baseball · NBA · G League · WNBA · NHL · AHL · MLS · NWSL · USL · NFL · college football & baseball · horse racing. From a $10 minor-league night to a SoFi Stadium splurge — and the cheap, fireworks-filled minor-league parks are the family sweet spot.
25 spots within 60 miles of 92692
Orange County SC
Irvine · USL Soccer
Championship Soccer Stadium at the Great Park — affordable, intimate pro soccer that's an easy, low-key family night in OC.
🗓️ Mar–Oct
💵 Affordable
Get directions →Lake Elsinore Storm
Lake Elsinore · Minor League Baseball
Lake Elsinore Diamond — one of the best minor-league parks anywhere. Wacky promos, kids-run-the-bases and Saturday fireworks.
🗓️ Apr–Sep
💵 Lawn/berm seats cheap
Get directions →Los Angeles Angels
Anaheim · MLB Baseball
Angel Stadium — one of the more affordable MLB tickets in SoCal. Friday fireworks, Sunday kids-run-the-bases, and the Big A spectacle.
🗓️ Apr–Sep
💵 From ~$15
Get directions →Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim · NHL Hockey
Honda Center — a family-oriented NHL franchise (mascot Wild Wing) with theme nights and value upper-bowl seats, right by Angel Stadium.
🗓️ Oct–Apr
💵 Value upper-bowl seats
Get directions →Cal State Fullerton Titans
Fullerton · College Baseball
Goodwin Field — one of the great college-baseball programs (multiple national titles). Cheap general admission and a relaxed family vibe.
🗓️ Feb–Jun
💵 GA tickets cheap
Get directions →Long Beach State Dirtbags
Long Beach · College Baseball
Blair Field — a gritty, beloved program in a charming 1950s ballpark. Cheap GA tickets, easy family outing.
🗓️ Feb–May
💵 GA tickets cheap
Get directions →Ontario Clippers
Ontario · G League Basketball
Toyota Arena — the Clippers' G League affiliate, an affordable Inland Empire option for live basketball.
🗓️ Nov–Apr
💵 Tickets cheap
Get directions →Ontario Reign
Ontario · AHL Hockey
Toyota Arena — affordable pro hockey (the Kings' top affiliate). Theme nights like the Teddy Bear Toss; best for kids 5+ since it gets loud.
🗓️ Oct–Apr
💵 Affordable
Get directions →Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Rancho Cucamonga · Minor League Baseball
LoanMart Field — very family-friendly with Tremor the mascot, bounce-house areas and fireworks nights, for a fraction of big-league prices.
🗓️ Apr–Sep
💵 Tickets from ~$10
Get directions →Inland Empire 66ers
San Bernardino · Minor League Baseball
San Manuel Stadium — a cheap, intimate ~5,000-seat park. Theme nights, dollar deals and Friday fireworks make it the best-value family game day in the IE.
🗓️ Apr–Sep
💵 Tickets ~$10–18
Get directions →LA Galaxy
Carson · MLS Soccer
Dignity Health Sports Park — family-friendly soccer and the El Tráfico rivalry vs LAFC. A mid-size 27,000-seat stadium keeps you close.
🗓️ Feb–Oct
💵 Family ticket packs
Get directions →Santa Anita Park (Horse Racing)
Arcadia · Horse Racing
A gorgeous track beneath the San Gabriel Mountains. On select race days a Family Fun Zone has pony rides, jumpers and face painting.
🗓️ Winter & spring meets
💵 Cheap GA; many free-parking days
Get directions →Los Angeles FC (LAFC)
Los Angeles · MLS Soccer
BMO Stadium — an electric supporters' section in a 22,000-seat open-air stadium in Exposition Park, next to the museums for a full day out.
🗓️ Feb–Oct
💵 Varies
Get directions →Angel City FC
Los Angeles · NWSL Soccer
BMO Stadium — top women's pro soccer and a community-minded club; a great pick for inspiring young players.
🗓️ Mar–Nov
💵 Family-priced tickets
Get directions →USC Trojans Football
Los Angeles · College Football
LA Memorial Coliseum — big-time pageantry (Traveler the horse, the marching band) in a historic Olympic stadium. Easy Saturday family day.
🗓️ Sep–Nov (Sat)
💵 Family-doable
Get directions →LA Clippers
Inglewood · NBA Basketball
Intuit Dome — the brand-new Inglewood arena (2024) with a famously rowdy fan wall. NBA pricing runs high; weeknight games are the value.
🗓️ Oct–Apr
💵 Varies; hunt weeknights
Get directions →Los Angeles Rams
Inglewood · NFL Football
SoFi Stadium — a jaw-dropping venue (and the home Super Bowl winners). NFL pricing is steep, so it's a big-day bucket-list outing.
🗓️ Sep–Jan (Sun)
💵 Pricey
Get directions →Los Angeles Chargers
Inglewood · NFL Football
SoFi Stadium — the Chargers share the same spectacular Inglewood venue. A splurge, but an unforgettable stadium.
🗓️ Sep–Jan (Sun)
💵 Pricey
Get directions →Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles · NBA Basketball
Crypto.com Arena. Iconic but among the priciest tickets in SoCal sports — a special-occasion outing rather than a budget night.
🗓️ Oct–Apr
💵 Pricey (bucket-list)
Get directions →Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles · WNBA Basketball
Crypto.com Arena. Summer women's pro basketball — affordable, fun and a great intro to live hoops, especially for inspiring young girls.
🗓️ May–Sep
💵 Far cheaper than the Lakers
Get directions →Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles · NHL Hockey
Crypto.com Arena at L.A. Live, with theme nights all season. Upper-level seats keep it affordable.
🗓️ Oct–Apr
💵 Upper-level is the budget option
Get directions →Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles · MLB Baseball
Dodger Stadium. Friday home games end with fireworks; kids 14 & under can run the bases on select Sundays. Top-deck seats are the budget play.
🗓️ Apr–Sep (+ Oct playoffs)
💵 Top-deck from ~$15+
Get directions →Del Mar Racetrack (Horse Racing)
Del Mar · Horse Racing
'Where the surf meets the turf' — a seaside track with family days and concerts. The same fairgrounds host the San Diego County Fair.
🗓️ Summer & fall meets
💵 Cheap GA
Get directions →UCLA Bruins Football
Pasadena · College Football
Rose Bowl Stadium — college football in the legendary bowl, with classic tailgating on the surrounding greens.
🗓️ Sep–Nov (Sat)
💵 Family-doable
Get directions →South Bay Lakers
El Segundo · G League Basketball
UCLA Health Training Center — the Lakers' G League team. Up-close, low-cost pro-style hoops where you can see future NBA players.
🗓️ Nov–Apr
💵 Tickets cheap
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Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest SoCal sports outing for a family?
Minor-league baseball, hands down. The Inland Empire 66ers (San Bernardino), Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and Lake Elsinore Storm all have tickets around $10, theme nights, kids-run-the-bases and Friday/Saturday fireworks — a fraction of big-league prices. College baseball (Cal State Fullerton, Long Beach State), the WNBA Sparks, G League hoops, and USL soccer (Orange County SC) are also genuinely affordable.
Which teams have fireworks or kids-run-the-bases nights?
The Dodgers and Angels do Friday-night fireworks and select-Sunday kids-run-the-bases. The Padres have a kids zone at Petco and some Saturday fireworks. Almost every minor-league park (66ers, Quakes, Storm) runs fireworks nights and lets kids on the field — check each team's promo schedule.
What sports can you watch in Southern California?
Just about everything: MLB (Dodgers, Angels, Padres), minor-league baseball, NBA (Lakers, Clippers) and the G League, the WNBA Sparks, NHL (Ducks, Kings) and the AHL, MLS soccer (Galaxy, LAFC, San Diego FC), NWSL women's soccer (Angel City, San Diego Wave), USL soccer, the NFL (Rams, Chargers), college football and baseball, and horse racing at Santa Anita and Del Mar.
Is pro soccer a good family outing in SoCal?
Very. The atmosphere is electric and tickets are family-friendly. LAFC (BMO Stadium) and the Galaxy (Carson) headline MLS, San Diego FC is the new MLS team at Snapdragon, and the women's NWSL clubs — Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC — draw big, welcoming crowds. Orange County SC offers an affordable, intimate USL option.