Bisons Block Party

The herd is gathering for homecoming! Head to Princess Auto Stadium for the annual University of Manitoba Bisons Block Party on Saturday, September 26. This free, all-ages event is open to everyone and includes live entertainment, the Bisons Homecoming football game, a Bisons women’s soccer game, Billy the Bison’s birthday party, a kids’ zone, an alumni lounge, prize giveaways, campus tours, a scavenger hunt, faculty fun on the concourse, a merch pop-up and much more. Enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, pride and community spirit.

Bisons Block Party

Bisons Block Party tickets

Join us for the UM homecoming soccer and football games during the Bisons Block Party on September 26 at Princess Auto Stadium! Get your free tickets today!

Bisons Block Party

Bisons Block Party 2026

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Celebrate UM homecoming and join us for a fun-filled day at Princess Auto Stadium, with entertainment, UM Bookstore pop-up, concessions, a kids' zone, giveaways and more! 

11:30 a.m. - Gates open; enter through gates 1, 2 or 3

12:30 p.m. - Bisons soccer game

2:30 p.m. - UM faculty activations begin

5:00 p.m. - Bisons football game

Tickets are required for entry into Princess Auto Stadium

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TICKETS FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE

 

Bisons Block Party Activities

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Bisons Block Party fans

Find the following activations on the concourse!

Faculty of Social Work: Spin the wheel to win a prize!
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Education: Activities and giveaways!
Faculty of Architecture: Build your own city with Lego!
Extended Education 
School of Art: Craft table
Desautels Faculty of Music: Explore a new instrument and listen to past student projects! 
St Johns College: Interactive activities and giveaways!
Price Faculty of Engineering: UM robotics Team will be on-site!

Bisons Block Party fans

Visit the following UM faculties and organizations on the concourse!

Indigenous Leadership Programming: Activities and giveaways!
Indigenous Birding Club: Bird ID game!
FKRM Graduate studies: Research showcase and interactive games!
Student Recruitment and Indigenous Student Recruitment
Faculty of Science: Test your knowledge and take an intro to science quiz!
Indigenous Student Centre
Riddell Faculty, Environment, Earth, and Resources: Stickers
IDEA START
Asper School of Business: Giveaways!
Archives: Check out archival photos!

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Campus tours and scavenger hunt

Details to come!
Meet outside Gate 1 at Princess Auto Stadium for campus tours and the scavenger hunt!

This interactive and informative outdoor campus walking tour takes approximately 60 minutes and covers a large section of the Fort Garry campus. Remember comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate attire, and a water bottle!

Anytime | On Demand 
Immerse yourself and return to campus – from anywhere in the world! Take a 360-degree campus tour or visit this unique Historic Lost Spaces guided tour.

UM Bookstore Pop-Up

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UM Merchandise

Show your Bisons pride and gear up for this season by visiting the UM Bookstore pop-up at the Bisons Block Party for apparel, along with limited edition pieces from the Mondetta x Bisons collaboration.

Know before you go

Free parking!

U lot
Chancellor Matheson Rd.
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6 Canada

Bring a tin for the bin!
UMSU and the UM Food Bank are partnering for a Food Drive at the Bisons Block Party to raise awareness about food insecurity on campus. We’ll be collecting donations to support students in need.
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Bisons Block Party Map

Contact us

Alumni Relations

Unit 100-137 Innovation Drive
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 6B6 Canada

alumni@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9946
1-800-668-4908 (toll free)
204-474-7531
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm