UC Riverside (UCR) vs. California Baptist University (CBU)
A new tradition is taking the field in Riverside
The Crosstown Showdown brings together two NCAA Division I universities, UC Riverside (UCR) and California Baptist University (CBU) for a yearlong rivalry series that celebrates school pride, community spirit, and exciting collegiate competition. Throughout the academic year, head-to-head matchups across multiple sports will count toward the Crosstown Showdown Championship Trophy, making every game an opportunity to earn points and bring home the title.
Whether you’re a longtime fan, proud alum, current student, or simply looking for an exciting outing, the Crosstown Showdown is your chance to experience the energy of Division I college athletics right here in Riverside.
Rivalry
Each matchup is more than just a contest. It’s an opportunity for the Riverside community to come together and cheer on two outstanding universities while creating a new hometown tradition.
After every rivalry game, representatives from both universities will ring Riverside’s iconic Raincross bell, connecting the city’s history with a new tradition that celebrates school spirit, community pride, and friendly competition.
Choose your game, wear your team’s colors, and be part of Riverside’s newest tradition. Whether you’re cheering for the Highlanders or the Lancers, every matchup promises spirited competition and an unforgettable game day atmosphere.
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One city. Two teams. One trophy.
Each head-to-head matchup between UC Riverside and California Baptist University earns points toward the Crosstown Showdown Championship Trophy based on the outcome of the game. At the conclusion of the academic year, the university with the most points will be crowned the Crosstown Showdown Champion.
UCR and CBU compete throughout the year in head-to-head matchups.
Each matchup earns points toward the Crosstown Showdown Championship Trophy.
At the end of the academic year, the university with the most points wins the Crosstown Showdown Championship.
Every game matters. Every point counts.
Watch
See the hits, the crowds, and the city behind the Crosstown Showdown. Riverside shows up for its teams.
Copy about the mayor and reps and the showdown.
Choose your game, wear your team’s colors, and be part of Riverside’s newest tradition. Whether you’re cheering for the Highlanders or the Lancers, every matchup promises spirited competition and an unforgettable game day atmosphere.
PURCHASE TICKETS AND LEARN MORE
Choose your game, wear your team’s colors, and be part of Riverside’s newest tradition. Whether you’re cheering for the Highlanders or the Lancers, every matchup promises spirited competition and an unforgettable game day atmosphere.
PURCHASE TICKETS AND LEARN MORE
Join us at these upcoming events to learn more about the Crosstown Showdown, meet representatives from UC Riverside and California Baptist University, and help kick off Riverside’s newest collegiate tradition.
