The 131st Big Meet
The 131st Big Meet, the storied annual dual track and field meet between California and Stanford, is scheduled for April 11, 2026. While several other athletic events are taking place in Irvine on that date, the 131st Big Meet itself will be held at Stanford, CA.
The "Big Meet" is one of the oldest rivalries in collegiate track and field, first held in 1893.
If you are specifically looking for events in Irvine on that day, the following track and field meets are scheduled:
For the Big Meet specifically, you can find official updates and historical records on the Stanford Athletics or Cal Athletics websites.
Are you looking for tickets or a specific event schedule for the Big Meet at Stanford or the Distance Carnival in Irvine?
Event Details: 131st Big Meet
Concurrent Events in Irvine, CA (April 11, 2026)
16th Annual Irvine/ASICS Distance Carnival: A high school invitational held at Irvine High School featuring the 400, 800, 1600, and 3200 events.