PNW Sports Festival

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Logo: PNW Sports Fest 26Celebrate with the Lions at PNW Sports Fest at Dowling Park and the Kube in Hammond.

This jam-packed day of sports included women’s and men’s soccer, women’s and men’s tennis, baseball, softball and ice hockey games. Enjoy food, music, activities and more!

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The PNW dance team poses behind a "Sports Fest 2025" sign
The PNW women's soccer team during a game
PNW men's soccer player during a game
Leo the Lion in a PNW Sports Fest t-shirt
The PNW flag football team
PNW's flag football team member makes a catch
PNW cheer team members pose together
The PNW softball team in the dugout.
A PNW baseball player
Three people pose together during Sports Fest
A crowd watches a game
Five people pose together
PNW hockey players during a game

Sports Fest Schedule

Experience a thrilling lineup of sports including women’s and men’s soccer, men’s baseball, women’s softball, men’s ice hockey, women’s flag football exhibition game and the first women’s ice hockey game!

Schedule for games are as follows:

  • 11 a.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Wayne State
  • Noon – Softball vs. St. Xavier
  • Noon – Baseball vs. St. Francis
  • 1:30 p.m. – Women’s Hockey vs. Indiana Tech
  • 2 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Davenport
  • Women’s Flag Football will take place during soccer intermissions.
  • Open skate with the Lion Hockey teams following the Women’s Hockey game.

Purchase a Single Game Ticket

Special “Alumni and Friends” Experience

PNW alumni and donors can register in advance for free entrance to Dowling Park and the Kube, access to the Alumni and Friends Hospitality Tent and complimentary food while supplies last. Email kholderb@pnw.edu to register.


Location

Dowling Park is located in Hammond, IN at Kennedy Ave. and 80/94.

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Sponsors

Logo: Laborers Local 41


To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.

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