UC Riverside Athletics announced the launch of its 2026 Athletics Give Campaign, active from November 9 through 11, 2026. The campaign seeks to support more than 300 student-athletes across UC Riverside’s 17 intercollegiate sports teams by providing meals, nutrition, mental health resources, academic support, training equipment, scholarships, and development opportunities.
In the previous year, the campaign raised over $135,000, representing a 36 percent increase from the year before. Donations during the current campaign can be made to any UC Riverside intercollegiate team, the athletics director discretionary fund, or the GAME Fund.
Established at the start of the 2025-26 fiscal year, the GAME Fund offers unrestricted resources aimed at enhancing the student-athlete experience. It focuses on providing financial assistance, name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities, and other crucial needs that impact student-athlete success.
This initiative reflects UC Riverside’s commitment to supporting the holistic well-being and development of its student-athletes, fostering an environment that promotes excellence both on and off the field.
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The 2026 Athletics Give Campaign underscores UC Riverside Athletics’ dedication to the comprehensive support of its student-athletes. By continuing to grow resources, including through the GAME Fund, the university enhances opportunities for its student-athletes’ success and well-being. Consistent donor involvement will be critical for sustaining and expanding these benefits, bolstering UC Riverside’s competitive and developmental sports culture.
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