2026 EVENTS

NEXT GAME WATCH: 11/14/26 vs. VIRGINIA!!!

PLUS, SAVE 11/21/26 FOR BIG GAME WATCH PARTY
CO-HOSTED WITH THE STANFORD CLUB OF CHICAGO

Our California Golden Bears (3-6, 2-4 ACC) will travel to Charlottesville, Va., to face off against the Virginia Cavaliers (4-5, 2-4 ACC) on Nov. 14, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Central time. CACC will host a game watch party at The Bad Apple; 658 W. Belden Avenue; Chicago, IL 60614. THEN, save the date for the Big Game the following week, with an event co-hosted with the Stanford Club of Chicago. Details below!

Join Cal and Stanford alums in Chicago for the 128th Big Game!

When: Saturday, November 21st (kickoff time TBD)

Where: The Bad Apple*
658 W. Belden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(*note: there are two Bad Apple locations. Please visit the one on Belden Avenue)

Cost: $20 includes half-time appetizers. No-host beverages

Registration required by November 16 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cal-stanford-big-game-watch-party-in-chicago-tickets-2003900803246?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite

This year the Stanford game will be on November 21, and we will again be doing our joint game watch party with the Stanford alumni association. Save the date for 11/21/26 and join us at the Bad Apple in Lincoln Park.

Map to the Bad Apple Lincoln Park location

INVITATION TO TAKE PART IN IVY PLUS BLOOD DRIVE

To all Cal alums, family and friends: please participate in our blood drive. The Cal Alumni Club of Chicago is joining with area Ivy Plus alumni clubs for this American Red Cross initiative, with the Ivy+ Blood Drive Trophy being awarded to the club with the most donors. This is a great way to give back to our community and to represent Cal!

We’ll be competing in this through Dec. 31. To participate:

1. Click on the link below to pledge
2. After pledging, you will see a link to schedule a date, time and location for donation that is convenient for you.
3. Roll up your sleeve and contribute!

You can click here to sign up and participate in this group cause, administered by the American Red Cross.
https://sleevesup.redcrossblood.org/campaign/uc-berkeley-chicago-annual-ivy-blood-drive/

CACC MEMBERS CELEBRATE RON RIVERA’S CHICAGO
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Cal Football AD & GM and legendary Cal alum and Chicago Bear Ron Rivera was inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 Class, on October 15. And board members from the Cal Alumni Club in Chicago were honored to be a part of the evening.  We presented him with a “Two Bears, One Legacy” keepsake that gave a nod to his time with both Bear football teams, and several board members were able to celebrate Ron’s terrific career together and have great conversation with him.

Rivera spent all nine of his NFL playing seasons in Chicago and was a member of the legendary 1985 Bears defense that won the Super Bowl XX — according to the Hall of Fame this made Ron the first American of Puerto Rican descent to win a Super Bowl. After retiring in 1992, he returned to the Bears as a defensive assistant and later defensive coordinator (2004-2006), where he was named PFWA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2005 and helped Chicago reach Super Bowl XLI. He also served as defensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers.

Congratulations Ron on a tremendous career and thanks for becoming an honorary member of the CACC!

CAL CHICAGO T-SHIRTS FOR SALE

Show your Cal spirit in Chicago by purchasing a Cal Alumni Club of Chicago t-shirt for $35 plus shipping.

Email calalumniassociationchicago@gmail.com for orders.

About

We are an officially chartered chapter of the California Alumni Association bringing together Cal alums form the greater Chicagoland area and surrounding Midwest states. 

The Cal Alumni Club of Chicago organizes social activities, game watches and volunteer events for Alumni throughout the year. We also work with the University to coordinate and host a Summer Welcome Party for the new Midwest Cal students.

If you are interested in getting involved, sign-up for our events  and please email us at  calalumniassociationchicago<at>gmail.com.  Sign-up for our monthly newsletter below.