TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Athletics is taking the show on the road again this spring with the 2026 Bear Down Takeover Tour, bringing Wildcat spirit to communities across the state. This year's tour stops will provide fans, alumni, and letterwinners multiple opportunities to connect with Arizona coaches, student-athletes, Wilbur and Wilma, staff, and more.
 
Each event will include meet and greets, autograph sessions, photo opportunities, and chances to win exclusive Wildcat prizes. Fans are required to register for these free events by visiting here.
 
"This has been a special season for Arizona Athletics, with our teams achieving success and representing the Wildcat community at the highest level," said R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois. "That momentum is driven by the support of our fans and we look forward to traveling across the state to celebrate this success and connect with the Wildcat community."
 
Bear Down Takeover Tour 2026 Schedule

1. Saturday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Tucson at Arizona Football's Spring Showcase at Casino Del Sol Stadium (1 National Championship Drive)
2. Monday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Gilbert at OHSO Brewery (335 North Gilbert Road #102)
3. Friday, May 1 at 8:30 a.m. in Tucson for Community Service at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona (3003 South Country Club Road)
4. Tuesday, May 5 at 9:00 a.m. in Tucson for a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross at the Jim Click Hall of Champions at McKale Center at ALKEME Arena (1721 East Enke Drive)
5. Saturday, May 9 at 3:00 p.m. in Tucson at Arizona Baseball's Diamond Draft Day and Game at Hi Corbett Field (700 South Randolph Way)
6. Tuesday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. in Tucson at American Eat Co. (1439 South 4th Avenue)
7. Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Tucson at Corbett's (340 North 6th Avenue)
8. Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Tucson at Pinnacle Peak (6541 East Tanque Verde Road)
9. Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Oro Valley at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers (7315 North Oracle Road)
10. Thursday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m. in Phoenix at Dirtbag's (4801 East Indian School Road)
11. Friday, June 19 at 4:00 p.m. in Pinetop at Charlie Clark's Orchard (1701 East White Mountain Boulevard)
12. Friday, July 17 at 6:40 p.m. in Phoenix at Chase Field for U of A Night with the Arizona Diamondbacks (401 East Jefferson Street)

Fans attending the tour can also renew their season tickets on-site for Football, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer for the 2026-27 season. For more information, contact 520-621-CATS.  

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