Welcome Weekend

During Welcome Weekend, come experience what UB Recreation has to offer! We have Open REC: Sports, Alumni Arena Tours, Open REC: Programs, and more...

exterior of Alumni Arena front doors.

Our Welcome Weekend programming will take place Friday, August 23rd, 2025 through Sunday, August 25th, 2025. With a variety of offerings, UB Recreation aims to give you a taste of what services and programs we have to offer. We create the opportunity for connection in a competitive or relaxed environment.

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

OPEN REC: SPORTS | 6 AM - 7:45 PM

Join our "Open REC: Sports" for inclusive and laid-back activities welcoming individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds. These activities prioritize enjoyment and physical activity over fierce competition.

Open REC: Sports Schedule:

Alumni Arena
Open REC: Sport Time Location
Basketball 6:00am - 8:00am
5:00pm - 7:00pm
76 Alumni Arena
Ed Wright Practice Facility
Fitness Center 6:00am - 7:45pm 175 Alumni Arena
Fitness Center
Indoor Jogging Track 6:00am - 7:45pm 2nd Floor
Alumni Arena
Racquetball 6:00am - 7:45pm 148-149 Alumni Arena
Racquetball Courts
Swimming 7:00am - 10:00am
12:00pm - 1:30pm
4:30pm - 7:30pm
86 Alumni Arena
Pool
Table Tennis 6:00am - 7:45pm
146 Alumni Arena
Table Tennis Room
Walleyball 6:00am - 7:45pm 147 Alumni Arena
Walleyball Room
Ellicott Tennis Complex
Open REC: Sport Time Location
Pickleball 6:00am - 7:45pm
Pickleball Courts
Ellicott Tennis Complex
Tennis 6:00am - 7:45pm Tennis Courts
Ellicott Tennis Complex
Kunz Stadium
Open REC: Sport Time Location
Kunz Field 6:00am - 7:45pm Turf Field
Kunz Stadium
Outdoor Jogging Track 6:00am - 7:45pm Track
Kunz Stadium

Don't forget your UB ID! We can't wait to see you there.

Questions?

alumni arena.

Recreation Member Services

Recreation

175 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-2286

Email: ub-recreation@buffalo.edu

Ed Wright Practice Facility, 76 Alumni Arena.

Ed Wright Practice Facility, 76 Alumni Arena

Open REC: Fitness Center in 175 Alumni Arena.

Open REC: Fitness Center in 175 Alumni Arena

Kunz Stadium.

Kunz Stadium

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

OPEN REC: SPORTS | 12 PM - 4:45 PM

Join our "Open REC: Sports" for inclusive and laid-back activities welcoming individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds. These activities prioritize enjoyment and physical activity over fierce competition.

Open REC: Sports Schedule:

Alumni Arena
Open REC: Sport Time Location
Basketball 12:00pm - 4:30pm 76 Alumni Arena
Ed Wright Practice Facility
Diving 3:00pm - 4:30pm 86 Alumni Arena
Diving Well
Fitness Center 12:00pm - 4:45pm 175 Alumni Arena
Fitness Center
Indoor Jogging Track 12:00pm - 4:45pm 2nd Floor
Alumni Arena
Racquetball 12:00pm - 4:45pm 148-149 Alumni Arena
Racquetball Courts
Swimming 12:00pm - 4:30pm 86 Alumni Arena
Pool
Table Tennis 12:00pm - 4:45pm 146 Alumni Arena
Table Tennis Room
Volleyball 12:00pm - 4:30pm 76 Alumni Arena
Ed Wright Practice Facility
Walleyball 12:00pm - 4:45pm 147 Alumni Arena
Walleyball Room
Ellicott Tennis Complex
Open REC: Sport Time Location
Pickleball 12:00pm - 4:45pm Pickleball Courts
Ellicott Tennis Complex
Tennis 12:00pm - 4:45pm Tennis Courts
Ellicott Tennis Complex
Kunz Stadium
Open REC: Sport Time Location
Kunz Field 12:00pm - 4:45pm Turf Field
Kunz Stadium
Outdoor Jogging Track 12:00pm - 4:45pm Track
Kunz Stadium

Don't forget your UB ID! We can't wait to see you there.

Questions?

alumni arena.

Recreation Member Services

Recreation

175 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-2286

Email: ub-recreation@buffalo.edu

basketballs.

Open REC: Basketball in 76 Alumni Arena

Pool, 86 Alumni Arena.

Pool, 86 Alumni Arena

Pickleball Courts at Ellicott Tennis Complex.

Pickleball Courts at Ellicott Tennis Complex

BULLS TEAM SHOP | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

inside of Bulls Team Shop.

Bulls Team Shop, located at 130 Alumni Arena

Get ready to show your support for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½o Division 1 athletic teams with our exciting collection of sports gear and apparel. Discover a wide range of stylish and top-notch merchandise that will fuel your passion for sports at the Bulls Team Shop!

Gear up, show your Buffalo pride, and let's cheer the Bulls to victory! Go Bulls!

And here's the cherry on top: an incredible 20% OFF on everything you grab from 12 PM to 4 PM! Yes, you read that right – it's a limited-time offer that you won't want to miss.

Questions?

bulls team shop exterior.

Bulls Team Shop

The Official Team Store of UB Athletics

Recreation

130 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-6816

Email: bullsteamshop@buffalo.edu

ALUMNI ARENA TOURS | 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, & 3:30 PM

Come explore and discover Recreation at Alumni Arena. Take one of our guided tours to get acclimated with the building and amenities of the facility. Finding your fit just got easier with a personal tour guide to locate the hidden gems of Recreation inside Alumni Arena!

Location: Tours will start outside 175 Alumni Arena, Recreation Member Services.

Questions?

alumni arena.

Recreation Member Services

Recreation

175 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-2286

Email: ub-recreation@buffalo.edu

Recreation Member Services, 175 Alumni Arena.

Recreation Member Services,
175 Alumni Arena

Sunday, August 24th, 2025

OPEN REC: SPORTS | 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Join our "Open REC: Sports" for inclusive and laid-back activities welcoming individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds. These activities prioritize enjoyment and physical activity over fierce competition.

Open REC: Sports Schedule:

Alumni Arena
Open REC: Sport Time Location
Basketball 12:00pm - 4:30pm 76 Alumni Arena
Ed Wright Practice Facility
Fitness Center 12:00pm - 4:45pm 175 Alumni Arena
Fitness Center
Indoor Jogging Track 12:00pm - 4:45pm 2nd Floor
Alumni Arena
Racquetball 12:00pm - 4:45pm 148-149 Alumni Arena
Racquetball Courts
Table Tennis 12:00pm - 4:45pm 146 Alumni Arena
Table Tennis Room
Walleyball 12:00pm - 4:45pm 147 Alumni Arena
Walleyball Room
Ellicott Tennis Complex
Open REC: Sport Time Location
Pickleball 12:00pm - 4:45pm Pickleball Courts
Ellicott Tennis Complex
Tennis 12:00pm - 4:45pm Tennis Courts
Ellicott Tennis Complex
Kunz Stadium
Open REC: Sport Time Location
Kunz Field 12:00pm - 4:45pm Turf Field
Kunz Stadium
Outdoor Jogging Track 12:00pm - 4:45pm Track
Kunz Stadium

Don't forget your UB ID! We can't wait to see you there.

Questions?

alumni arena.

Recreation Member Services

Recreation

175 Alumni Arena

Phone: 716-645-2286

Email: ub-recreation@buffalo.edu

Cardio Deck, 175 Alumni Arena.

Cardio Deck, 175 Alumni Arena

Open REC: Racquetball in Alumni Arena.

Open REC: Racquetball in Alumni Arena

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