Tightwad Hill

Tightwad Hill rises steeply about 100 feet above the east rim of the stadium, to a relatively flat area where spectators perch.

The first time fans were seen on the hill for Cal games was on November 24, 1923, during the inaugural game at California Memorial Stadium, which Cal won by a final score of 9–0, beating Stanford for the fifth straight year and securing their fourth straight undefeated season.

If this were to be built, it could block views of the field from Tightwad Hill, possibly eliminating this unusual and colorful tradition.

Tightwad Hill became the sponsor of The Bear Raid podcast on November 15, 2020, the same date as the debut of the show.

Starting at the Big Game of 1963, the California Victory Cannon was traditionally brought by members of the UC Rally Committee to be fired inside the stadium.

The Tightwad Hill logo
November 4, 2006, Cal Bears vs. UCLA
The view from Tightwad Hill before the home opener against Maryland on September 5, 2009
Panoramic view from Tightwad Hill at sunset showing a game against USC .
The Victory Cannon at an October 2008 game against UCLA .