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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.

Cheer on the Home Team

The U Prairie Challenge trophy is on display at Mosaic Stadium. U of R students pack the bleachers to cheer on the Cougars

Grab your friends, pack the stands, and show some love for your Cougars and Rams all season long. All start times are 7:00 unless stated otherwise).

    • Oct. 17, 2025 - Women's Soccer
    • Oct. 24, 2025 -Women's Hockey
    • Oct. 25, 2025 - Men's Hockey
    • Dec. 5, 2025 - Men's Hockey
    • Dec. 6, 2025 - Women's Hockey
    • Jan. 30, 2026 - Women's Hockey
    • Jan. 31, 2026 - Women's Basketball (5:00 pm)
    • Jan. 31, 2026 - Men's Basketball
    • Jan. 31, 2026 - Men's Hockey

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.