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U-Prairie Challenge Presented by SaskMilk

Friends. Rivals. Two Universities. One Title.

The U-Prairie Challenge is a celebration of varsity sport in Saskatchewan! This annual points-based competition between the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan involves men’s and women’s events, including soccer, football, hockey, volleyball, basketball, track and field, and cross country.

We’re kicking things off Friday, September 6 under the lights at Mosaic Stadium. Grab some friends and help cheer on your U of R Rams as they take on the USask Huskies in what’s sure to be a classic Saskatchewan football showdown!

U-Prairie Challenge: Tailgate & Football Game

  • Friday, September 6, 2024
  • Tailgate: 5-7 p.m. | Football Game: 7 p.m.
  • Mosaic Stadium
  • 1700 Elphinstone St., Regina, SK

Get your tickets today!

Join the Pre-Game Tailgate

Mosaic Stadium will buzz with excitement when the USask Huskies roll into town to face your U of R Rams in the third annual U-Prairie Challenge.

We’re starting this party early — come tailgate with us in Confederation Park! Get your fill of music from DJ Ann, food, games, and fun before catching the action on the field.

Everyone is welcome. Register today for this FREE party!

Calling all students!


Need a safe ride to and from the party? Register now to hop on the free student bus from the U of R main campus.

U of R students entering Mosaic Stadium in Regina.

Cheer on the Home Team

The U Prairie Challenge trophy is on display at Mosaic Stadium. A hockey game as viewed from behind the goalie at one end of the rink.

Grab your friends, pack the stands, and show some love for your Cougars and Rams all season long.

  • October 4 – Women’s Hockey
  • October 5 – Men’s Hockey
  • October 12 – Women’s Soccer
  • Jan 10 – Men’s Hockey
  • Jan 11 – Women’s Hockey
  • Feb 7 – Women’s & Men’s Basketball

Free for students!

Did you know? Students get into all U-Prairie Challenge games for free with a valid student ID!

Meet the Teams

Volleyball players on the court

U of R Cougars

The official athletics website for the University of Regina Cougars.

Rams football player running with the football down the field.

U of R Rams

The official athletics website for the University of Regina Rams.

U of S Huskies hockey team

USask Huskies

The official athletics website for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.

How Does the Challenge Work?

Scoring System

For sports with single-event competitions in which both teams have declared Canada West participation for that year, one point is awarded to the school which places higher at the Canada West Championship.

Canada West Championship Points per Win Total Points Allocated
Women's Cross Country 4 4

Men's Cross Country

4 4
Women's Track and Field 4 4
Men's Track and Field 4 4

For sports with full-season competitions in which both teams have declared Canada West participation for that year, one point is awarded based on head-to-head results:

  • A full single point shall be awarded to the winner of a regular season game in sports where teams meet only once
  • Partial points are awarded to winners of each regular season game in sports where teams meet multiple times, with wins being weighted so one single point is allocated for each sport
  • A tie results in the two teams splitting the available points for that game
Sport 2022-23 Games Points Per Win Total Points Allocated
Men's Football 2 2 4

Women’s Hockey

4 1 4
Men’s Hockey 4 1 4
Women’s Soccer 2 2 4
Women’s Basketball 2 2 4
Men’s Basketball 2 2 4
Women’s Volleyball 2 2 4
2023/2024 Results
Date Sport Score* U of R Points U of S Points
Sep 8 M. Football 6-40 2
Oct 6 W. Soccer 0-1 2
Oct 7 W. Soccer 1-3 2
Oct 20 M. Hockey 2-5 1
Oct 20 W. Hockey 0-3 1
Oct 21 W. Hockey 2-0 1
Oct 21 M. Hockey 2-3 1
Oct 28 M. Football 11-43 2
Oct 28 W. Cross Country Huskies 4
Oct 28 M. Cross Country Huskies 4
Jan 5 W. Hockey 0-3 1
Jan 6 M. Hockey 4-5 1
Jan 7 W Hockey 1-2 1
Jan 7 M. Hockey 0-9 1
Jan 19 W. Volleyball 0-3 2
Jan 20 W. Volleyball 0-3 2
Feb 2 W. Basketball 69-62 2
Feb 2 M. Basketball 70-73 2
Feb 3 W. Basketball 57-90 2
Feb 3 M. Basketball 62-71 2
Feb 24 W. Track & Field Huskies 4
Feb 24 M. Track & Field Cougars 4
*Scores are presented as UofR-UofS TOTAL 7 37
2022/2023 Results
Date Sport Location Score* U of R Points U of S Points
Sept 2 W. Soccer U of S 3-3 0.25 0.25
Sep 17 M. Football Mosaic Stadium 10-11 0.5
Oct 7 W. Soccer U of R 1-2 0.5
Oct 15 M. Football U of S 20-23 0.5
Oct 29 W. Cross Country Langley, BC Huskies 1
Oct 29 M. Cross Country Langley, BC Huskies 1
Nov 4 W. Hockey U of S 1-4 0.25
Nov 4 M. Hockey U of R 1-5 0.25
Nov 5 W. Hockey U of R 1-2 0.25
Rescheduled to Nov 29 M. Hockey U of S 3-4 0.25
Nov 11 W. Basketball U of R 108-95 0.5
Nov 11 M. Basketball U of R 87-72 0.5
Nov 12 W. Basketball U of R 85-54 0.5
Nov 12 M. Basketball U of R 75-66 0.5
Nov 18 W. Volleyball U of S 2-3 0.5
Nov 19 W. Volleyball U of S 0-3 0.5
Feb 3 M. Hockey U of S 2-7 0.25
Feb 4 W. Hockey U of S 1-4 0.25
Feb 4 M. Hockey U of R 1-2 0.25
Feb 5 W. Hockey U of S 2-1 0.25
Feb 24/25 W. Track and Field U of S Huskies 1
Feb 24/25 M. Track and Field U of S Huskies 1
*Scores are presented as UofR-UofS TOTAL 2.5 8.5