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NEWS: Earthquakes Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Gala at PayPal Park on June 28

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SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that they will host a 50th Anniversary Gala at PayPal Park celebrating the club’s proud past, present, and future on Friday, June 28, presented by Devcon Construction. A limited number of tickets will be available to fans who would like to attend the historic night at PayPal Park with proceeds benefitting the Quakes Foundation.

In this once-in-a-lifetime event, a virtual who’s who of Quakes history will be on hand for one unforgettable night featuring legendary players, coaches, and staff from the past half-century, including members of the original 1974 team, the 1996 Clash from Major League Soccer’s debut season, the 2001 and 2003 MLS Cup Champions, the 2005 and 2012 Supporters’ Shield winners, and more.

The commemorative gala will kick off at 6:00 p.m. with a premium cocktail hour in the Epicenter followed by a plated dinner on the PayPal Park pitch. The celebrations will include video tributes and recognition of the many players, coaches and staff that have made San Jose one the country’s most historic and iconic clubs.

Fans can purchase tables or individual tickets to the event that takes place one night before the Earthquakes face off against the LA Galaxy on June 29 at Stanford Stadium in the annual California Clasico.

  • VIP Table (10 members) = $7,500:
    • Acknowledgment as gala event contributor/sponsor in event program and website
    • Commemorative 50th Anniversary engraved bottle of wine
    • Each member at the table receives:
      • Exclusive photo opportunity at the event with select Quakes alumni
      • Limited-edition 50th Anniversary commemorative autographed poster featuring the top 50 players in club history
  • General Admission Table (10 members) = $5,000
  • VIP Individual = $750:
    • Exclusive photo opportunity at the event with select Quakes alumni
    • Limited-edition 50th Anniversary commemorative autographed poster featuring the top 50 players in club history
  • General Admission = $500

Proceeds will benefit the Quakes Foundation. The Quakes Foundation, the club's nonprofit arm, is dedicated to promoting youth health and fitness and combating food insecurity in Northern California. To mark the Quakes' 50th Anniversary, the Foundation is launching Grow the Game: Next 50, an initiative aimed at expanding soccer's presence at the grassroots level through coaching education, partnerships, and community projects, fostering a healthier and more inclusive future for generations to come.

For ticket inquiries or other questions, please contact Earthquakes Director of Communications Ryan Maquiñana at rmaquinana@sjearthquakes.com.