Cal Poly STUNT Hosts Inaugural Home Event as Division I Sport

Mustangs finish STUNT Stampede with 3-1 record, celebrate Senior Day ahead of national championships.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:20pm

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For the first time since being promoted to a Division I sport, the Cal Poly STUNT team hosted the STUNT Stampede in San Luis Obispo, finishing the two-day event with a 3-1 record. The Mustangs split their first two matches on Friday, defeating Arizona State but losing to undefeated California Baptist. On Saturday, they picked up wins over Arizona State and UC Davis, celebrating Senior Day in the process as they prepare for the national championships in late April.

Why it matters

The STUNT Stampede marked a historic milestone for the Cal Poly STUNT program, which was previously a club team for 15 years before being promoted to a varsity Division I sport. Hosting their first home event at the Division I level gives the Mustangs a chance to showcase their talents in front of their local fans and build momentum heading into the national championships.

The details

On Friday, Cal Poly dropped their opening match 35-13 against No. 1 California Baptist, who remain undefeated this season. The Mustangs bounced back with a 32-14 win over Arizona State, whose STUNT team currently operates as a club sport. On Saturday, Cal Poly defeated Arizona State again 29-21 and closed out the event with a dominant 31-7 victory over UC Davis, which is set to be promoted to a varsity Division I STUNT program in the 2026-27 season.

  • The STUNT Stampede took place on April 3-4, 2026.
  • Cal Poly STUNT was previously a club team for 15 years before being promoted to a varsity Division I sport.
  • The national championships are scheduled for April 23-26, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The players

Mikayla Maire

Team captain of the Cal Poly STUNT team, who has been part of the program for four years and is one of five seniors graduating this year.

California Baptist

The No. 1 ranked STUNT team, who defeated Cal Poly 35-13 in the opening match of the STUNT Stampede.

Arizona State

The STUNT team from Arizona State University, which currently operates as a club sport and not a varsity Division I program.

UC Davis

The STUNT team from UC Davis, which is set to be promoted to a varsity Division I sport in the 2026-27 season.

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What they’re saying

“Our team has just grown so much. I've been so excited to show Cal Poly and everyone else this is who we are, and this is what we work for, and I'm so proud of our team for putting our best out on the mat.”

— Mikayla Maire, Team captain

“We're very good at working under pressure, working on our feet. If something goes awry, we can come back very quickly.”

— Mikayla Maire, Team captain

What’s next

The Cal Poly STUNT team now looks to prepare for the national championships, which are scheduled to take place in Nashville, Tennessee on April 23-26, 2026.

The takeaway

The STUNT Stampede represents a significant milestone for the Cal Poly STUNT program, as they hosted their first home event as a varsity Division I sport. The Mustangs' strong performance, including victories over Arizona State and UC Davis, positions them well for a run at the national championships and showcases the growth of the program since its club team days.