LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University Athletics and Athletic Director Anji Weissenfluh are excited to announce the return of Blue & Gold Weekend, set for May 15–16, 2026.

Now in its sixth year, the annual celebration brings Mountaineers together for a weekend packed with fan-favorite events, including the Golf Scramble, alumni games, the EOU Spring Football Game, and more.

Since its launch in 2019, Blue & Gold Weekend has grown into a signature tradition, offering a variety of activities for fans of all ages and creating opportunities for the Mountaineer community to connect and celebrate.

Festivities kick off Friday, May 15, with the Blue & Gold Golf Scramble at 1 p.m. at the La Grande Country Club.

Saturday, May 16 features a full slate of events, beginning with tailgating at 10 a.m., followed by a series of alumni games and competitions:

• Volleyball Alumni Game — Quinn Coliseum, 10:00 a.m.
• Women's Basketball Alumni Game — 11:30 a.m.
• Men's Soccer Alumni Game — Community Stadium, 1 p.m.
• Football Spring Game — Community Stadium, 5 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to visit the Blue & Gold Weekend event page for additional details and the latest schedule updates.

Alongside the weekend's festivities, EOU Athletics will host a weeklong Bleed Blue, Give Gold fundraising campaign across each program's ETeamSponsor site from May 11th-16th. Supporters can make a direct impact on their favorite Mountaineer teams by contributing through the ETeams platform or to the Mountaineer Athletic Association. When donating, be sure to designate the team you wish to support to help them reach their fundraising goals. Additional prize funds will be awarded to the team with the highest number of donors and the team that raises the most overall funds.

Registration for the Golf Scramble is now open! Tailgate registration will begin April 29th. 

Join us to reconnect with fellow Mountaineers and celebrate all things Blue & Gold!