Signature Events

Bisons Block Party Activities

  • Billy the Bison's B-day Party

    12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Join UM’s beloved mascot, Billy the Bison, and other mascot friends from around the city! Head to the kid’s zone for carnival games and face painting. What's a party without loot bags - be sure to attend to get yours!

  • Alumni Lounge

    12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Reconnect with fellow UM Alum and faculties at our alumni lounge with bar service and live music.

  • Speaker Series

    1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
    3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

    Check back for more details on the featured topics and speakers happening before kickoff and during halftime.

  • Bisons Homecoming Football Game

    Kickoff at 2:00 p.m.
    Manitoba Bisons vs. Alberta Golden Bears

    We are revealing a new Bisons logo, and you’ll get first dibs for new merchandise at the Bisons Block Party. Purchase new merch at our pop-up shop.

Get your tickets
Claim your free tickets for the 2025 Bisons Homecoming football game on September 20. Your ticket gives you access to all Bisons Block Party activities. The promo code will automatically be applied at checkout.

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.

More Signature Homecoming Events

Alumni reunions

Group of people from the 1970's

Plan or attend a milestone reunion. If you graduated in a year ending in "5" or "0," congratulations — you're celebrating a milestone reunion this year!

Homecoming is a wonderful way to reconnect with your former classmates, teammates, faculty, program or student group, to share experiences and create new memories.  

 

2025 events - more updates coming soon!

We're regularly adding new faculty, college and unit events and experiences to the Homecoming lineup. Check back often for the latest updates!

UM alumni merchandise

Bisons merch!

Show your Bisons pride and gear up for this season by visiting the UM Bookstore pop-up for merchandise featuring the new Bisons logo, along with limited edition pieces from the UM x Mondetta collaboration.

Contact us

Alumni Relations

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

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