Mar 2, 2016
StubHub Center March Calendar
CARSON, Calif. (March 1, 2016) – A full calendar of StubHub Center event times and information during March 2016 is outlined below. Any media interested covering an event below or receiving additional information can contact a member of the StubHub Center Communications Department.
StubHub Center – March 2016
| DATE | TIME (PT) | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
|
Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Carson Farmer’s Market |
| ​Sunday, March 6 | 7:00 p.m. |
LA Galaxy vs. D.C. United |
| Friday and Saturday, March 18-19 |
March 18: 7:30 p.m. March 19: 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. |
World Cycling League Premiere |
| Saturday, March 19 | 7:30 p.m. | LA Galaxy vs. San Jose Earthquakes |
| March 23 – April 17 | Performance times vary | UniverSoul Circus |
| Friday, March 25 | 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. | SHC 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt |
| Saturday, March 26 | 7:30 p.m. | LA Galaxy II vs. Arizona United SC |
| ​March 26 – April 3 |
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
International Spring Championships |
| Sunday, March 27 |
9:00 a.m. |
Calvary Chapel South Bay Easter Celebration |
| Wednesday, March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | LA Galaxy II vs. Saint Louis FC |
Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Carson Farmer’s Market
StubHub Center is the home of the Carson Farmer’s Market, which takes place every Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. PT in Lot 13. The Carson Farmer’s Market, managed by LA City Farm, is free and open to the general public. The market offers fresh produce, quality food and various handcrafted items, including jewelry and other clothing, which will be available for purchase every Thursday. Prior to moving to the StubHub Center, the Carson Farmer’s Market was located at the SouthBay Pavilion Mall.
The Carson Farmer’s Market will be located at StubHub Center in Lot 13 with easy access off Victoria Street at Gate D.
Sunday, March 6 – LA Galaxy vs. D.C. United
The LA Galaxy will kick off its 2016 MLS Regular Season campaign against D.C. United at 7:00 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on UniMas. Tickets can be purchased here.
Friday and Saturday, March 18-19 – World Cycling League Premiere
The World Cycling League is set to premiere its high-speed bicycle racing on steeply-banked velodromes in a highly entertaining format, March 18-19, at the VELO Sports Center in Carson, Calif. Tickets can be purchased here.
The World Cycling League will be fielding six wholly-owned franchise teams. The inaugural teams are the home-state California Wave, Colorado Cyclones, Pennsylvania Lightning, and Connecticut Nor’Easters. Two international teams also will be part of the field, Dublin Thunder and Mexico Heat.
Each performance features twelve high speed races, seven for men and five for women, on the steeply-banked wooden velodrome at the VELO Sports Center. Races will be as short as two laps for sprinters and up to forty laps for endurance riders. Each of the six teams will field from one to four riders in each TeamTrak race with up to twenty-four riders on the track at once.
The World Cycling League is the first independently owned and funded indoor track cycling league. Financed by individual investors, the WCL has partnered with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to introduce WCL’s first event, the TeamTrak Premiere at AEG’s VELO Sports Center. The WCL is sanctioned as an invitational event to qualified track cyclists by USA Cycling, the official governing body of cycling in the United States.
Saturday, March 19 – LA Galaxy vs. San Jose Earthquakes
The Galaxy will take on rivals San Jose Earthquakes in the first California Clasico of the 2016 MLS Regular Season. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT. Tickets can be purchased here.
March 23 – April 17 – UniverSoul Circus
The UniverSoul Circus is a world-class, live entertainment attraction that has captured the hearts and imaginations of a new generation of families. Celebrating its 23rd year of FUN, UniverSoul Circus has come full circle in its influence in the international entertainment marketplace - garnering the distinction of being known as a one-of-a-kind, must see attraction.
UniverSoul Circus has presented more than 11,000 performances to live audiences, exceeding 20 million people, and has been seen in more than 60 million households on both local and national television networks. The Emmy nominated HBO special remained in rotation for more than six (6) years. Not since Disney, has a brand had such relevance to a new generation.
Friday, March 25 – SHC 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The StubHub Center Foundation and LA Galaxy Foundation’s 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on StubHub Center Field 7 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. The event is already sold out, but those attending can enter via Driveway A off Avalon Blvd; parking is free. Three age divisions of 200 children each are allowed to register.
Saturday, March 26 – LA Galaxy II vs. Arizona United SC
The 2015 USL Western Conference Champion LA Galaxy II will kick off its 2016 USL Regular Season campaign against Arizona United SC at 7:30 p.m. at StubHub Center. Tickets can be purchased here.
March 26 – April 3 – USTA International Spring Championships
The 2016 USTA International Spring Championships take place at the USTA Training Center-West at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., starting with qualifying play, March 26-27, followed by the main draw, March 28-April 3. This is an ITF Grade 1 event and a USTA Level 1 event for Boys' and Girls' 18s and a USTA Level 1 event for Boys' and Girls' 16s. All players should check the tournament's official fact sheet for tournament information.
The official website for the tournament is www.usta.com/isc. Updated schedules and draws will be available after player registration. All 16-and-under players must register in person. Please check the fact sheet for more information.
Sunday, March 27 – Calvary Chapel South Bay Easter Celebration
StubHub Center will host Calvary Chapel South Bay’s Easter Celebration at the Tennis Stadium on Sunday, March 27 at 9:00 a.m. Gates open at 7:30 and the service begins at 9:00 a.m. The service will include a message from Pastor Jeff Gill and worship by the Christian band, Salvador and contemporary Gospel artist Mary Gaines Bernard.
Wednesday, March 30 – LA Galaxy II vs. Saint Louis FC
LA Galaxy II will have to rest quickly from its USL season debut on March 26. Los Dos will take on Saint Louis FC on Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
ABOUT STUBHUB CENTER
StubHub Center is southern California’s home of world-class competition and training facilities for amateur, Olympic, collegiate and professional athletes. Managed by AEG Facilities, the $150 million, privately financed facility was developed by AEG on a 125-acre site on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) in Carson, California. StubHub Center features an 8,000-seat tennis stadium, a 27,000-seat stadium for soccer, football and other athletic competitions and outdoor concerts; a 2,000-seat facility for track & field and a 2,450-seat indoor Velodrome – the VELO Sports Center – for track cycling. StubHub Center is home to Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy, the five-time MLS Cup Champions. StubHub Center is also home of the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) High Performance Training Center, the national team training headquarters for the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and EXOS, an international training center for elite and professional athletes. For additional information, please visit www.stubhubcenter.com.
ABOUT THE STUBHUB CENTER FOUNDATION
StubHub Center Foundation a 501c(3) organization was established to provide financial and in-kind support for educational, recreational and social service programs which improve the lives of young people in the Greater Southern California region. The foundation has a particular focus on serving the area immediately surrounding StubHub Center, located in the City of Carson. The StubHub Center staff spends countless hours giving back to our community every year through programs, events, scholarships, and youth ticket donations.