
Bill Walton Classic
Be there for the first year of San Diego’s newest college basketball event with marquee matchups, great energy, and unforgettable moments.
Game 1 / Men's
Tipoff Time: 11/7/26, 12:30PT

Game 2 / Women's
Tipoff Time: 11/7/26, 3:00 PT*

Men's game to air nationally on USA Network*30 minutes after Game 1
San Diego Celebrates Bill
Tie-dye as far as the eye can see
Music, hoops, and the city Bill called home. November 5–7, San Diego celebrates the life of “Mr. San Diego” with a weekend of good vibes, giving back, and championship basketball.
November 7, 2026
Countdown to tip-off!
Mark your calendar. Tell your friends. This is the event San Diego has been waiting for. Bill Walton’s legacy comes alive on the court.
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Letters to Bill
The Inspiration to Be The Best Version of Me
Being part of Team Chase for CAF was a lifetime highlight. Those week long bike adventures down the coast with Bill, Lori, Lance and the crew were moments of pure joy, inspiration and friendship.
Generous in so Many Ways
I only had the opportunity to meet Bill a couple of times, but he left a lasting impression on me. He had a remarkable way of making you feel like an old friend—genuinely interested in who you were.
A SHINING LIGHT
Bill became a shining light in the life of anyone he ever met. I feel grateful to have known him and I miss him.
Letter from Bill sophomore year at UCLA
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Dana Rowley – Mentor Programs Coordinator | SDSI
I learned from Bill that the answers you get are only as good as the questions you ask.
Unique Gift for Honor Others
Bill has a unique gift for honoring others, always so generously sharing his experience, lessons, love, light and time to build us up & hold us to a higher standard.
The friend who made you want to be better.
I miss him. but when I think about him, I can still hear the enthusiasm, feel the energy and see the enormous smile.
And it puts one right back on my face.
Sweatbands and a post game pic
For a kid to have that kind of proactive attention from an NBA star was special...I still remember all of it! Thank you Bill!
Thank you Bill!
The first thing I told you was THANK YOU for everything you did to get the South Mission Beach volleyball courts permitted.
Bill’s Impact on the Y
Bill was an unpaid spokesperson, an unwavering advocate, and, most importantly, a raving fan who never held back his appreciation for the Y’s mission. Time and again, he’d say, “The Y saved my life.”









