Samohi Legacy Tailgate

Samohi Legacy Tailgate

Friday, September 18, 2026 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Santa Monica High School - Exploration Building Rooftop
Tickets: $75 per person | 21+

Join us for the Samohi Legacy Tailgate, a special Homecoming celebration for adults benefiting middle and high school athletics in Santa Monica.

Sponsored by the Santa Monica Education Foundation, and the Tyler Skaggs Foundation this evening will bring together supporters of Viking athletics to celebrate Samohi's proud legacy, the 150th anniversary of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, and the future of athletics for our student-athletes.

Enjoy delicious BBQ from Baby Blues, wine provided by Santa Monica's own AJA Winery, and beer provided by local favorite Santa Monica Brew Works on the Exploration Building rooftop. When the Homecoming football game begins at 7:00 p.m., guests may remain on the rooftop to watch a livestream of the game or head to the field-level, standing-room-only area in the south end zone reserved for only event attendees.

Your $75 ticket includes:

• Admission to the rooftop event
• BBQ from Baby Blues
• Wine provided by AJA Winery
• Beer provided by Santa Monica Brew Works
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Rooftop livestream of the Homecoming game
• Access to the field-level, standing-room-only area in the south end zone
• On-campus parking

Please note: This is an adults only, 21-and-over event. A Legacy Tailgate ticket does not include seating in the football stadium stands. Guests who would like to watch the game from the stands must purchase a separate Homecoming football ticket.

Proceeds support the Santa Monica Education Foundation's efforts to strengthen athletics across SMMUSD, including programs, equipment, and coaching for middle and high school student-athletes.

Wear your blue and gold and come cheer on the Vikings, connect with fellow athletic supporters, and help celebrate 150 years of educational excellence, community, and school spirit!

Schedule

5:30 pm     Samohi Legacy Tailgate Begins

6:15 pm      Remarks by special guests 

7:00 pm     Homecoming football game begins

Rideshare is strongly encouraged. Limited on-campus parking will be available for Legacy Tailgate ticket holders. Parking passes will be distributed after tickets are purchased on a first come-first serve basis.