California Lutheran University will host the 19th Annual Cal Lu Fornia Invitational for women’s volleyball from September 18-19, 2026, at the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center in Thousand Oaks, California.
The tournament will feature seven NCAA Division III programs from California and Texas, including four Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) teams: Cal Lutheran, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, Pomona-Pitzer, and Redlands. Additional participants include UC Santa Cruz, Hardin-Simmons, and Schreiner.
Eleven matches will take place across two arenas at the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center: the Gilbert Arena and Soiland Multipurpose Arena. Cal Lutheran is scheduled for three matches: against Schreiner on Friday at 7 p.m., Hardin-Simmons on Saturday at noon, and UC Santa Cruz on Saturday at 6 p.m.
All matches will offer live statistics and be livestreamed on FloCollege, the official streaming partner of SCIAC. Admission costs $10 plus a $1.20 service fee per person per day. Children under 12 and those affiliated with SCIAC institutions holding valid ID will receive free admission. Tickets must be purchased online as cash will not be accepted at the event.
The invitational supports Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month through the Go4theGoal Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer® initiative. Teams, including the Cal Lutheran Regals, will wear gold shoelaces throughout the month. A donation page has been created to support the cause and encourage community involvement.
CSB Take
The 19th Annual Cal Lu Fornia Invitational presents a valuable opportunity for Cal Lutheran University to showcase competitive NCAA Division III women’s volleyball while promoting a meaningful social cause. By supporting Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and engaging both local fans and the wider volleyball community via live streaming and ticketed attendance, the event strengthens the Regals’ visibility and impact on and off the court. Community participation in both the athletic competition and the charitable initiative enhances the tournament’s significance.
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