Los Angeles Dodgers and Kershaw’s Challenge To Host Back to School Bash Presented by General Mills at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium 

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers and Kershaw’s Challenge will come together to host the 2026 Back to School Bash presented by General Mills on Saturday, August 1 at 9 a.m. at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. The event marks the first official collaboration between the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw, the retired pitcher and philanthropist behind Kershaw’s Challenge.

The inaugural Back to School Bash will provide essential resources to more than 1,500 students throughout the region, including backpacks and school supply kits to help students begin the academic year prepared, confident and ready to learn. The primary beneficiaries of this event will be the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Dodgers Dreamteam participants and students from select Los Angeles Unified School District schools.

Beyond providing school essentials, the Back to School Bash will create a memorable experience for families with a live DJ, face painting, balloon artists and special appearances, as they prepare for the year ahead. Attendees will also receive non-perishable pantry food items including fan-favorite cereals like Honey Nut Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, bars from Nature Valley and other home run favorites like Gushers, Fruit by the Foot and a treat from Pillsbury, courtesy of General Mills. Families can hit a Grand Slam with Sabor this school season.

Kershaw’s Challenge has long been a valued partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, working collaboratively to support vulnerable and at‑risk children and families throughout Los Angeles. This milestone event highlights that longstanding partnership and reaffirms an ongoing commitment to the youth and families that need it most across the region.

“Through this inaugural Back to School Bash, we officially kick off the partnership between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Kershaw’s Challenge and the next chapter in the storied legacy of community impact by Dodger great Clayton Kershaw,” said Kristin McCowan, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs for the Los Angeles Dodgers. “This event reflects our continued commitment to investing in youth and ensuring that students have access to the resources they need to succeed on and off the field.”

“The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is proud to welcome our Dodgers Dreamteam participants and their families to the Back to School Bash. We are excited to provide this opportunity for young people across Los Angeles to receive the resources they need to start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to succeed,” said Nichol McKenzie-Whiteman, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. “This event reflects the power of partnership, and we are grateful to join Kershaw’s Challenge, the Los Angeles Dodgers and General Mills in investing in the success and well-being of youth throughout our community.”

“We are thrilled to kick off a new chapter with our friends, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. We love the city of L.A. and it is a joy to continue the work of Kershaw’s Challenge with such trusted partners. Saturday morning is the beginning of something new, yet familiar and nostalgic – we can’t wait to come ‘home’ to UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. Backpacks, families and community – nothing better!” said Ellen and Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw’s Challenge Founders.

Presented by General Mills, the Back to School Bash emphasizes the importance of partnerships in addressing community needs and supporting youth and families across Los Angeles.

Media wishing to attend the event must RSVP to Juan Dorado at JuanD@ladodgers.com.

About the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, with nine World Series championships and 26 National League pennants since its beginnings in Brooklyn in 1890, is committed to a tradition of pride and excellence. The Dodgers, baseball’s 2024 and 2025 back-to-back World Champions, are the reigning Sports Business Journal Sports Team of the Year, have been recognized as ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year and are dedicated to supporting a culture of winning baseball, providing a first-class, fan-friendly experience, and building a strong partnership with the community. With the highest cumulative fan attendance in Major League Baseball history and a record of breaking barriers, the Dodgers are one of the most cherished sports franchises in the world. Visit the Dodgers online at www.dodgers.com, follow them on Twitter @Dodgers and like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Dodgers. For media information, visit www.dodgerspressbox.com.

About The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) tackles the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health, homelessness prevention, and social justice for all Angelenos. Under its new strategic plan, “Lasting Impact for Los Angeles,” LADF is amplifying best practices, scaling solutions, growing its capacity, and refining its work with investments exceeding $80 million in its programs and grants. To date, LADF has positively impacted over 11.5 million youth. LADF is the proud recipient of ESPN's Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award, Beyond Sport's Sport for Reduced Racial Inequalities Collective Impact Award, and the Aspen Institute Project Play Champion. To learn more, visit Dodgers.com/LADF and join the conversation on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

About Kershaw’s Challenge

Kershaw’s Challenge was founded in 2011 by former LA Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen. Since the beginning, the charity has raised nearly $30 million for vulnerable and at-risk children, living in Los Angeles, Dallas, Africa and the Dominican Republic since the start of the charity in 2011. Their goal is to partner with and work alongside organizations on the front lines of change to make life better for children. For more information, please visit https://www.kershawschallenge.com/.

Stay connected with Kershaw’s Challenge: https://www.instagram.com/kershawschallenge/ https://www.facebook.com/ClaytonKershaw22/ https://twitter.com/KershsChallenge

About General Mills
General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names like Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Annie’s, Wanchai Ferry and more. General Mills generated fiscal 2026 net sales of U.S. $18 billion. In addition, the company’s share of non-consolidated joint venture net sales totaled U.S. $1 billion. For more information, visit www.generalmills.com.