2026 College SW DI Regionals

California Ultimate is excited to host the 2026 College SW DI Regionals on April 25-26, 2026 in Bakersfield, CA. This beautiful venue will host 32 teams as they compete to rule the DI division in the Southwest. With bids to USA Ultimate’s DI College Nationals on the line, Southwest Regionals is always packed with exciting action!

EVENT DETAILS

Date:  April 25-26, 2026

Expectations:

  • 6-7 games using USAU approved formats
    • Saturday – 9:00AM-5:00PM
    • Sunday – 8:30AM-3:30PM
  • Lined fields
  • Two sun canopies per field
  • Water & snacks; concessions for sale
  • Professional photographers
  • 7 observers

Field Site: Kern County Soccer Park, 9400 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Divisions: College DI Men’s & Women’s

Parking / Admission: Spectators will be charged $10/car for one day or $15/car for both days. Team players and staff will be given parking passes for the weekend so their entrance is free.

ROUGH TIMELINE FOR TEAM ADMINS

  • April 10 – Book team hotel rooms before special rates expire; fully cancelable up to 72 hours before the event
  • April 19 – At least 15 player fees due; player fee increases after this date
  • April 22 – Rosters locked
  • April 25-26 – Tournament

OFFICIAL EVENT HOTELS

Important Note: Hotel deals are only valid through April 10th, so book your team’s rooms ASAP. Cancelations can be made up until 72 hours before check-in.

  • TownePlace Suites – $149 8300 Granite Falls Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312

    • Double queen rooms

    • Breakfast included

    • Outdoor pool & hot tub

EVENT FEES

  • Due by April 19th – $45 per player fee (minimum of 15); per player fee jumps to $65 after this date
  • Payment must be made for all players on the event roster prior to the team playing; teams will not be permitted to play prior to payment
  • If payment requires additional time due to your college/university’s process, please email us your situation

REFUND POLICY

Team fees are nonrefundable. Player fees are refundable until April 2nd. Should unforeseen circumstances make the event unplayable that weekend, we will do our best to reschedule for one of the following two weekends, otherwise we will refund as much as we can after covering sunk costs.