The Tacoma Dome will host 22 high school and college graduation ceremonies in 2026. Additionally, the Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) team will host one ceremony at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center.

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s (WIAA) 3A and 4A Basketball State Championship returns to the Tacoma Dome on March 4-7, 2026, as part of a multi-year agreement to host several WIAA state championships in Pierce County through 2028.

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s (WIAA) Mat Classic returns to the Tacoma Dome on February 19-21, 2026, as part of a multi-year agreement to host several WIAA state championships in Pierce County through 2028.

Commencement Bank, Tacoma Venues & Events, and Nourish Pierce County, along with generous local sponsors and volunteers, are putting on the second annual Hams for the Holidays at the Tacoma Dome. This event will provide ham (and limited ham alternatives) to families experiencing food insecurities this holiday season. The event was inspired by the increased need for food assistance across Pierce County and will replicate the drive-thru turkey distribution event before Thanksgiving, which was spearheaded by the Tacoma Police Department.

GRAMMY®-nominated and GMA DOVE Award-winning artist Forrest Frank has announced The Jesus Generation Tour with special guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury, and The Figs, coming to Tacoma on July 10.