TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Athletics is taking the show on the road this spring with the 2025 Bear Down Takeover Tour, bringing Wildcat spirit to communities across the state. This year's tour features 20 stops, providing fans, alumni, and letterwinners with even more opportunities to connect with Arizona coaches, student-athletes, and staff, along with Wilbur and Wilma, and more.
 
Each event will include meet and greets, autograph sessions, and photo opportunities, plus chances to win exclusive Wildcat prizes. Fans are required to register for these free events by visiting here. Additionally, fans can join the Wildcat Club for $35 to receive a limited-edition Bear Down Takeover Tour T-shirt. Current Wildcat Club members who contribute $35 will have it counted toward their overall giving level and still receive the exclusive T-shirt.
 
"Arizona Athletics is committed to engaging with our Wildcat Family throughout the state," said Vice President & Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois. "The passion and pride of our fanbase are what make Arizona Athletics special, and this tour allows us to celebrate that connection in person. We look forward to seeing Wildcats from all over and encourage everyone to register for their nearest tour stop."
 
Fans attending the tour will also have the opportunity to renew their season tickets on-site for Football, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer for the 2025-26 season. For more information, contact 520-621-CATS.
 
Arizona Athletics is proud to collaborate with the University's Marketing & Communications, Admissions, Enrollment Management, and Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement offices as part of the 2025 Bear Down Takeover Tour.
 
Full tour schedule below.
 
Bear Down Takeover Tour 2025 Schedule
Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. in Tucson at Union Public House (4340 North Campbell Avenue, Suite 100)
 
Saturday, April 12 at TBD in Tucson at the Arizona-Oklahoma State baseball game (Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way)
 
Tuesday, April 15 at 5 p.m. in Sierra Vista at Vinny's New York Pizza (1977 Frontage Road)
 
Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. in Glendale at Chicken N Pickle (9330 W Hanna Lane)
 
Friday, April 18 at 6 p.m. in Casa Grande at BeDillon's Restaurant & Cactus Garden (800 North Park Avenue #3933)
 
Saturday, April 19 at 5 p.m. in Tucson at the Arizona Spring Football Showcase (Arizona Stadium, 1 National Championship Drive)
 
Tuesday, April 22 at 5 p.m. in Tucson at The Monica (40 East Congress Street)
 
Thursday, April 24 at 8 a.m. in Tucson for community service with Team Up to Clean Up at the U of A's Roy Drachman Track (501 South Plumer Avenue)
 
Thursday, April 24 at 5 p.m. in Nogales at Tacos & Tarros (130 West White Park Drive)
 
Friday, April 25 at 5 p.m. in Tucson at Youth On Their Own (2525 North Country Club Road)
 
Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. in Yuma at Gowan Company Courtyard (370 Main Street)
 
Wednesday, April 30 at 5 p.m. in Tucson at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers (7315 North Oracle Road)
 
Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. in Anaheim – U of A Day at the Angels (2000 East Gene Autry Way)
 
Tuesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. in Phoenix for community service with St. Mary's Food Bank (2831 North 31st Avenue)
 
Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. in Gilbert at O.H.S.O. Distillery & Brewery (335 North Gilbert Road #102)
 
Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m. in Tucson at Casa Marana (8225 North Courtney Page Way, Suite 191)
 
Friday, May 9 at 5 p.m. in Tucson at The Playground Bar & Lounge (278 East Congress Street)
 
Monday, May 12 at 5 p.m. in Tucson at Arizona Beer House (150 South Kolb Road)
 
Tuesday, May 13 at 5 p.m. in Tucson at American Eat Company (1439 South 4th Avenue)
 
Wednesday, May 14 at 5 p.m. in Scottsdale at U of A's Scottsdale Center (7135 East Camelback Road, Suite 204)
 
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