October 18 - 19, 2025
Carpinteria, CA
Boys and Girls

The Santa Barbara Showdown brings top boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams to compete in October at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, with the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains as the backdrop.

The Santa Barbara Showdown

The Santa Barbara Showdown is a premier youth lacrosse tournament taking place in October at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Santa Barbara, California. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains, this event brings top boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams from across the West to compete in one of the most scenic locations in the country.

More than just a tournament, the Santa Barbara Showdown highlights everything the region has to offer. Adrenaline curates a unique Vendor Village featuring local food, shopping, and entertainment, giving families and teams the full Santa Barbara experience both on and off the field. Explore more things to do in the area on our Santa Barbara Overview tab below.

 

 

A Better Tournament Experience!
  • Premium Tournament Experience: Seamlessly organized for coaches, players, and families.
  • Destination Setting: Compete in Santa Barbara, California, with ocean and mountain views at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club.
  • Elite Competition: Diverse AA & A divisions and data-driven Adrenaline’s power rankings to ensure balanced pools and let teams see how they stack up nationally.
  • Exclusive Venue: Play on championship-level fields at one of California’s premier athletic facilities.
  • Player Recognition: MVP awards for every team, championship prizes, plus All-Tournament Teams publicized on Adrenaline’s social channels.
  • Recruiting Exposure: The largest presence of NCAA coaches onsite for recruiting and clinics.
  • Media Coverage: Spotlighted through Adrenaline’s 100K+ followers and partners like USA Lacrosse, Lax All Stars, and Inside Lacrosse.
  • Fair Play Standards: USA Lacrosse 18-month age verification window ensures safe, level competition.
  • Vendor Village & Off-Field Fun: Curated local food, shopping, and entertainment, plus block scheduling so families can explore Santa Barbara.
  • Western Cup Qualifier: Official girls’ division qualifier for the Western Cup, held in Oceanside in January.

 

More Info:
  • Open to boys’ and girls’ teams
  • All players must register individually to participate
  • Active USA Lacrosse membership required for all players
  • Team division placement is based on the oldest player’s age on the roster
  • Event is open to any and all teams, limited only by age and capacity

 

Event Overview

October 18 - 19, 2025

Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club

3300 Via Real

Carpinteria, CA 93013

ADRLN ADVANTAGE PRICING:

  • Boys Varsity, JV & MS = $2,210-$2,600
  • Girls Elite, HS & 2028-2033 = $2,210-$2,600
  • Girls 2034 = $1,700-$2,000
  • All divisions require a 35% deposit
  • Balance due 60 days before the event
  • Exclusive discounts available
  • Contact Us for more information

BOYS DIVISIONS:

  • Varsity – 2026/2027 (Grade 11/12)
  • JV – 2028/2029 (Grade 9/10)
  • MS – 2030/2031 (Grade 7/8)


GIRLS DIVISIONS:

  • Elite – 2026/2027 (Grade 11/12)
  • HS – 2026/2027 (Grade 11/12)
  • 2028 (Grade 10)
  • 2029 (Grade 9)
  • 2030 (Grade 8)
  • 2031 (Grade 7)
  • 2032 (Grade 6)
  • 2033 (Grade 5)
  • 2034 (Grade 4)

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