Fire Dogs win Sacramento's 52nd annual Guns and Hoses Pig Bowl

Charity football game raises nearly $1.9 million over 52 years for local causes

Feb. 1, 2026 at 12:47am

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Thousands of supporters filled Heart Health Park on Saturday for the 52nd annual Guns and Hoses Pig Bowl, a charity football game between local firefighters and law enforcement that has raised nearly $1.9 million for local charities since 1974. The Fire Dogs defeated the Law Hogs in a close game that came down to the final seconds, with a 41-yard field goal by Chad Alves of the Rocklin Fire Department sealing the victory for the Fire Dogs.

Why it matters

The Guns and Hoses Pig Bowl is a long-standing community event that brings together first responders and local residents to support important causes. The game honors fallen first responders and showcases the positive relationship between law enforcement, firefighters, and the broader Sacramento community.

The details

The annual Guns and Hoses Pig Bowl pits local firefighters against law enforcement in a charity football game. This year's game featured a close matchup that came down to the final seconds, with the Fire Dogs securing the victory on a late field goal by Chad Alves. The event has raised nearly $1.9 million for local charities since it began in 1974, with annual contributions typically ranging from $60,000 to $75,000.

  • The 52nd annual Guns and Hoses Pig Bowl was held on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
  • The 53rd annual Guns and Hoses Pig Bowl is scheduled for January 30, 2027.

The players

Chad Alves

A firefighter with the Rocklin Fire Department who was named Pig Bowl MVP after kicking the game-winning field goal for the Fire Dogs.

Cary Trzcinski

The director of the Pig Bowl, who said the event is about "law enforcement, the community, and a positive outcome."

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What they’re saying

“It's amazing, my husband has played for about 16 years now, so we love it every year.”

— Sarah Gonzalez, Law Hogs supporter

“I've been out here the past four years because my dad is a captain firefighter for Stockton, and I love coming and supporting him.”

— Maleiya Robson, Fire Dogs supporter

“This is what it's about, law enforcement, the community, and a positive outcome.”

— Cary Trzcinski, Pig Bowl Director

“It's time to start turning the page. It's this win we're going to celebrate tonight. Next year starts tomorrow.”

— Chad Alves

What’s next

The 53rd annual Guns and Hoses Pig Bowl is scheduled for January 30, 2027.

The takeaway

The Guns and Hoses Pig Bowl is a long-standing community event that brings together first responders and local residents to support important causes, showcasing the positive relationship between law enforcement, firefighters, and the broader Sacramento community.