Updated: January 31, 2026

2026 Firefighter Summer Games

Newport Beach, CA

Registration opens February 1, 2026

Lodging & Accommodation

Host Hotel
The official host hotel for the Firefighter Summer Games is the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, offering comfort and convenience just minutes from the action. 

Follow this link to book 👉 Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

RV Accommodations
Newport Dunes RV Park is offering an exclusive 20% discount to all firefighters staying during the week of June 21–26, 2026. It’s a great option for crews, families, and anyone looking to enjoy the coastal atmosphere while attending the Games.

Follow this link to book 👉 Newport Dunes RV Park

The Firefighter Summer Games kicked off in 1972 with a simple but powerful idea: bring California’s firefighters together for some friendly competition, physical challenge, and unforgettable camaraderie. What started as a way to promote fitness and share ideas has grown into a time-honored tradition that celebrates the fire service, teamwork, and good old-fashioned fun.

Over the years, the Summer Games have traveled across the state, lighting up communities in Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Davis, Irvine, Santa Clara, San Jose, San Diego, Palo Alto, Bakersfield, Santa Ana, Ventura, Concord, Sacramento, and Livermore/Pleasanton. Each host city adds its own energy, welcoming firefighters from across California and turning the Games into a true community event.

The Games are governed by the California Firemen’s Athletic Association, with a local association bidding for the honor of hosting and bringing this legendary event to their hometown. It’s more than a competition—it’s a chance to represent your department, connect with the fire family, and create memories that last long after the final event.

The Summer Games feature multiple areas of competition, all of which are outlined in the Events section of this website. Whether you’re here to compete, support your crew, or just soak in the atmosphere, the Firefighter Summer Games are all about pride, brotherhood, and having a great time together. 🚒🔥

Let’s take a look back and see the list of Host Cities over the last 54 years:

1972-SAN FRANCISCO

1973-LA CITY

1974-OAKLAND

1975-NEWPORT BEACH

1976-SAN FRANCISCO

1977-LA CITY

1978-SAN MATEO CO.

1979-ORANGE CO.

1980-U C DAVIS (SAN FRANCISCO)

1981-U C IRVINE

1982-SANTA CLARA CITY

1983-U C IRVINE

1984-SANTA CLARA CITY

1985-U C IRVINE

1986-SANTA CLARA CITY

1987-U C IRVINE

1988-SANTA CLARA CITY

1989-U C IRVINE

1990-SANTA CLARA CITY

1991-SAN DIEGO

1992-PALO ALTO

1993-BAKERSFIELD

1994-PALO ALTO

1995 SANTA ANA

1996-SACRAMENTO

1997-VENTURA CO.

1998-CONTRA COSTA CO.

1999-SANTA ANA

2000-SACRAMENTO

2001-SAN DIEGO

2002-LIVERMORE/PLEASANTON

2003-VENTURA CO.

2004-SAN JOSE

2005-CHULA VISTA

2006-SAN JOSE

2007-SAN DIEGO

2008-PALO ALTO

2009-ANAHEIM

2010-SANTA CLARA CITY

2011-NEWPORT BEACH

2012-PALO ALTO

2013-SAN DIEGO

2014-SAN FRANCISCO

2015-L A CITY

2016-FREMONT/NEWARK

2017-SAN DIEGO

2018-SAN DIEGO

2019-SAN DIEGO

2020-2021-NO GAMES

2022-SAN DIEGO

2023-SANJOSE/MILPITAS

2024-SAN DIEGO

2025-SAN DIEGO

2026-NEWPORT BEACH

2027-SAN DIEGO