NATIONAL ANTHEM CONTEST

National Anthem Contest

Contest Entry Deadline: June 1, 2023

California State Games is hosting our annual competition to select the National Anthem performer for our 2023 Opening Ceremonies to be held at Pechanga Arena on Friday July 14, 2023.


Enter the CSG National Anthem Contest for your chance to perform in front of over 10,000 attendees.  Submit a video of you performing the National Anthem by June 1, 2023.  The 2nd through 5th place winners will be invited to perform at one of our sports before competition begins.  See how to enter below.


Good luck and we look forward to receiving your entry!

How to Enter

Post a video of yourself singing the National Anthem to the California State Games Facebook Page. 

*Include your name, age and city.


OR


Post a video of yourself singing the National Anthem on Youtube and email the link to Info@calstategames.org 

*Include your name, age, city and phone number.



Finalist Scoring & Voting

The winning video will be selected by a panel of judges and the winner be notified by California State Games prior to sharing the video on July 17, 2020.

Singing at Sports Events

Some of CSG sports competitions have opportunities for volunteer National Anthem singers throughout the weekend of July 17-19. After the contest, a Cal State Games representative will email local finalists with sports competition opportunities. 

Contestant Rules

Contestants must:

  • be an individual or group
  • submit their video by July 1, 2020
  • give California State Games permission to share video submission on all CSG digital platforms including website, social media, email and mobile app.
  • use their own transportation and lodging if they are interested in singing at sports events
  • be California Resident(s)