LA Riot, Cal Dental USA announce community partnership for 2026 BIG3 season

LA Riot and Cal Dental USA are teaming up for the 2026 BIG3 season to expand community outreach, distribute oral health resources, and offer complimentary tickets to nonprofits in Los Angeles. The partnership also coincides with two home games in Inglewood and Los Angeles, with tickets on sale now. Why it matters: - The partnership links pro basketball with community health outreach in Los Angeles. - LA families and youth groups connected to Cal Dental USA’s nonprofit network will get access to live BIG3 games they might not otherwise attend. - The collaboration adds oral health education to a sports platform with local reach. What happened: - LA Riot announced a community partnership with Cal Dental USA for the 2026 BIG3 season. - The partnership pairs the Los Angeles BIG3 franchise with a Southern California dental care provider. - The two groups plan to co-produce community activations throughout the 2026 season. - They will distribute co-branded oral health and hygiene resources. - They will provide complimentary tickets to nonprofit organizations connected to Cal Dental USA’s community network. The details: - Cal Dental USA is a Southern California dental care provider with more than two dozen locations. - The organization was founded in 2015. - Cal Dental USA provides general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative care, implants, orthodontics, and specialty treatments. - James Jones, CEO of Cal Dental USA, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to showing up for the community. - LA Riot home games are scheduled for June 20, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and July 12, 2026, at Galen Center in Los Angeles. - The June 20 game will feature a special musical guest. - The BIG3 announced tickets at $45 for any seat at Intuit Dome and $25 at Galen Center. - Tickets are on sale now at BIG3 tickets . Between the lines: - The partnership gives Cal Dental USA a visible community platform beyond traditional dentistry. - LA Riot gets a local health-focused partner that fits its Los Angeles identity. - The low ticket prices suggest the BIG3 is trying to keep live professional basketball accessible to a broader audience. What’s next: - LA Riot and Cal Dental USA will roll out community activations during the 2026 season. - The ticket giveaway program will continue through Cal Dental USA’s nonprofit connections. - LA Riot’s home dates in June and July will serve as the first major public touchpoints for the partnership. The bottom line: - The deal combines basketball, oral health outreach and local access as both brands lean into community engagement in Los Angeles.