Thank you for making the Poway Invitational Field Tournament a success!
Thank you to the participating bands, families, spectators, sponsors, and incredible volunteers who joined us on October 17. We were excited to welcome the Poway Invitational Field Tournament back to our home field after a two-year break.
Special thanks to Joy Kurosaka, Sarah Knight, Laurie Han, and Paul Malin for the months of preparation that made this event possible. We appreciate everyone who helped support our students and visiting performers!
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Join us for the Poway Invitational Field Tournament on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Titan Stadium, Poway High School, 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064. Gates open at 5:15 p.m., performances begin at 6:00 p.m., and awards begin at 7:45 p.m.
Spectator Information
Admission
- General admission: $15
- Military, senior citizens, and high school students:$10
- Elementary and middle school students: $5
- Children under 5: Free
Gates open at 5:15 p.m.
Parking and Free Shuttles
Free parking is available at Poway Trinity Church, 14047 Twin Peaks Road. Free shuttles run continuously to and from Poway High School beginning at 4:30 p.m. and throughout the evening. Please arrive early to allow extra time for the shuttle service.
Premium parking is available for $10 per vehicle, cash only, in the north lot adjacent to Titan Stadium off Espola Road.
Free accessible parking is available in the north lot. A limited number of accessible spaces are also available immediately south of Titan Stadium. Ask the attendant at the Judges/VIP entrance in front of the school off Espola Road for access to those spaces.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Use the designated carpool drop-off/pick-up zone at the front of the school on Espola Road. Performing students may also be dropped off at the Poway Performing Arts Center drop-off. See the Venue Map tab for locations.
After 7:30 p.m., the parking lot just north of Titan Stadium opens as a cell phone waiting lot. Park only in available marked spaces, not in the lanes. Before 7:30 p.m., this lot is reserved for accessible and premium parking.
Programs and Concessions
Programs are available for $5 at the admission gate.
Concessions are open from 5:15–8:00 p.m. on the home side of the stadium.
Volunteer Information
Check-In
Thank you for volunteering! Please allow extra time before your shift, then proceed to Room K-12 to check in and receive your badge or wristband. The K building is indicated on the venue map.
We appreciate your flexibility, as assignments may be adjusted according to the needs of the tournament.
Volunteer Parking
Volunteers can park in the back lot by the gym and wrestling building. Do not park in spaces at the south end of the stadium; these are reserved for vendors, judges, and designated PIFT team leaders.
If you arrive before 1:30 p.m., you may proceed straight back to the lot via the Espola Road entrance. Around 4:30 p.m., a parking attendant will be stationed at this entrance. Identify yourself as a volunteer to access the back lot.
Limited street parking may be available on southbound Espola Road between Titan Way and Summer Sage Road, and on northbound Riparian Road between Titan Way and Oakstand Road.
If those areas are full, free parking is available at Poway Trinity Church, 14047 Twin Peaks Road. Free shuttles begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Premium parking is also available in the north lot adjacent to Titan Stadium for $10 per vehicle, cash only.
Drop-Off and Restricted Lots
Only buses, trucks, and vehicles associated with visiting bands may park in the student/staff lots on the south side of campus.
For passenger drop-off and pick-up, use the semi-circle at the front of the school. Do not use the parking lot by the Band Room.
Refreshments and Questions
Light snacks and drinks will be provided in the PIFT Headquarters, Room K-12.
Performance Schedule
Saturday, October 17, 2026
| Time | Class | Band / Event |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 p.m. | 1A | Christian High School |
| 6:15 p.m. | 2A | Hilltop High School |
| 6:30 p.m. | 4A | Point Loma High School |
| 6:45 p.m. | 5AA | Kaiser High School |
| 7:00 p.m. | 5AA | Del Norte High School |
| 7:15 p.m. | 5AA | Mt. Carmel High School |
| 7:30 p.m. | Host | Poway High School |
| 7:45 p.m. | — | Awards Ceremony |
Venue Map
View parking, drop-off areas, Titan Stadium, concessions, and PIFT headquarters on the venue map.
