Join us for the first-ever Arts Takeover x Athletics event — a spirited celebration of community and UBC pride at the Thunderbirds dou ble-header basketball home opener against visiting UFV Cascades.
Arts Takeover x Athletics is a new collaboration between the Faculty of Arts an d UBC Recreation that invites the Arts community to come together in suppor t of the Thunderbirds and our Arts student-athletes.
Looking to get energized before the game? Head to the Arts Undergraduate Society pep rally for fun activities and music that’ll get you fired up and ready to cheer b efore tip-off! Stay tuned to @ubc_arts and @ubc_aus o n Instagram for updates leading up to the event.
UBC Thunderb
irds Basketball Home opener vs. UFV Cascades
📅 Friday\, Octob
er 24\, 2025 at the War Memorial Gym
🏀 Doors open: 4:30 PM
🏀 UBC
Women’s Basketball Tip-off: 5:30 PM
🏀 UBC Men’s Basketball Tip-off: 7:
30 PM
Student tickets are FREE\, but require registration. Faculty\, staff\, and alumni\, can use the code ARTS40 to enjoy a 40 % discount on their tickets.
*NOTE: This event is eligible for th e Arts First-Year Bucket List. First year students who take photos at this experience are eligible for an early bird prize in November\, and could be entered into the grand prize draw at the end of the year.
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