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Professional sporting event in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Professional sporting event” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.

What does “Professional sporting event” mean in California criminal law?

“Professional sporting event” means a scheduled sporting event involving a professional sports team or organization or a professional athlete for which an admission fee is charged to the public. (Cal. Penal Code § 243.83)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.