Sporting Events at the University of Minnesota Duluth

Welcome to UMD! You've undoubtedly been having quite a time adjusting to your new college experience. With classes about to be underway, roommates to meet, and Dining Center food to put away, you probably haven't had time to think about what you're going to do with your Saturday nights, right? After all the Friday night festivities, and the Saturday morning glaze that follows, you might want to keep your Saturday evenings open. The entering freshmen this year are among the luckiest in recent history. These freshmen are entering a college that can boast a NATIONAL CHAMPION as their football team. That's right, the Bulldogs open their season this year as defending NCAA Division-II national champions, what lucky fans we are. To top that all off, when Central Washington makes a visit to Malosky Stadium on September 3rd, the Bulldogs face off against them on national television. The 4,500 seats of that stadium had better be packed for that game. They definitely could be, considering that as a student, you are granted free admission! Seriously, this isn't a joke. All UMD students are able to attend football games for free. At least those kids down in Gainesville still have to pay to watch Tim Tebow and his crew play.

But they don't have this weather. Just like the old days when you would watch your hometown team battle underneath the Friday night lights, there's no replacement for those frosty nights in late September. Those nights can also be found here, at UMD. Football is in the air in Northern Minnesota, but that air is cold. Attending a game at Malosky stadium means outdoor action, just like Lambeau Field, and it gets cold there too. It's advised that most fans bring parkas or hunting gear to keep warm during those late fall games. Of course, packing the stadium elbow to elbow definitely wouldn't hurt either.

Getting down to Malosky on Saturday nights means memorable football experiences, but most of all it connects you with other loyal football faithful. Imagine the camaraderie that can develop when two new students are together, cheering as loud as they can as opposing teams rip each other to shreds. Sounds magical. So let's put all the pieces together; recently renovated Malosky Stadium, outdoor football (the likes of which would make even Brett Favre draw emotional), thousands of fellow screaming, bloodthirsty Bulldog fans, and, oh yeah, did we mention the free admission?

It doesn't stop there. Not only are football games free, but almost all UMD sports are free for students to attend. Volleyball, cross country, and soccer are all fall sports that do not require admission from students. The list continues to grow in the winter and spring. In fact, the only varsity sport students are required to pay to attend is men's hockey, but hey, this is the state of hockey. Tickets for hockey games won't break the bank, they run about $7 for students. Make sure to bring your game faces.

So welcome to our University, all you incoming freshmen. I hope to see you there underneath the glowing Saturday night lights, and welcome you to Bulldog Nation.