2024-25 PROMOTIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS


See below for 2024-2025 Special Events & Promotional Dates! 
(SAVE THE DATE/BOOKMARK YOUR CALENDARS!) 

You can bring food and snacks to eat at the game! A reminder that York students are FREE!!! You just need to show your YU Card or prove you're a YorkU student at the door. You can grab tickets in advance to skip the line by visiting the York Lions website and reserve online: https://yorkulions.ca/tickets. See below for a list of fun games to attend that you don't want to miss!

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The York Lions Men's Volleyball team made it to the OUA Playoffs, Bronze Medal Game! Woohoo!!! And we need your help to win so they can advance to the National Championships. Book in your calendar Fri. Mar. 7 at 7pm. Let's hear the lions roar at the Tait McKenzie Centre (1 Thompson Rd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions table near the entrance! There will be free giveaways, fun contests like "Lions Best Guess" and "Hit the Target" to win prizes. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. Bring your friends and eat dinner while you watch a fun game! FREE for YorkU Students! Grab your free ticket here: https://yorkulions.ca/tickets. Last home varsity game of the sports season! Don't miss out!!!


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The York Lions Women's Hockey team made it to the OUA Quarterfinal playoffs! Woohoo!!! And we need your help to win, book in your calendar Sat. Mar. 1 at 1pm. Let's hear the lions roar at the Canlan Ice Sports Arena (989 Murray Ross Pkwy, North York, ON L4K 4N5). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions table near the entrance! There will be free giveaways, fun contests like "Puck Toss" and "Shoot-out" to win prizes. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. Bring your friends and eat lunch while you watch a fun game! FREE for YorkU Students! Don't miss out!!! Grab your free ticket here: https://yorkulions.ca/tickets


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The York Lions Men's Volleyball team made it to the PLAYOFFS! Woohoo and need your help to win! Join us on Fri. Feb. 21 at 7pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the Tait McKenzie Centre (1 Thompson Rd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions table near the entrance! There will be free giveaways, fun contests like"Lions Shuffle" at set breaks towin prizes. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. Bring your friends and eat dinner while you watch a fun game! FREE for YorkU Students! Don't miss out!!! https://yorkulions.ca/tickets


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Celebrate Black History Month with the York Lions!  Join us and cheer for your basketball teams on Sat. Feb. 1. Women's play at 6pm and Men's play at 8pm. We've got a LIVE DJ so bring your friends and have a great time dancing to some beats/tunes! All the action at Tait McKenzie Centre (1 Thompson Rd). Grab noisemakers from the Promotions table! There will be free giveaways (t-shirt toss), fun contests to participate and win prizes at Halftime, including a Black History Month sweater/hoodie from the Lions Pride Shop. Say 'hi' to Yeo, the YorkU mascot and take photos. Snacks and drinks are available are site to support Grassroots Elite Basketball. Call your friends and bring dinner to eat while you watch an exciting game of Basketball! FREE for YorkU Students! Don't miss out!!! https://yorkulions.ca/tickets

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Come cheer on the York Lions Soccer team on Sat. Feb. 1, women's at 12pm and men's at 2pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the Tait McKenzie Centre (1 Thompson Rd). Bring your noisemakers and let's celebrate our seniors! You don't want to miss the pre-game ceremony when we honor our seniors. Bring your friends and you can eat lunch while you watch a fun game! FREE for YorkU Students! Go Lions Go!!!

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Support the York Lions Track & Field team and watch them compete at the TTFC (Toronto Track & Field Centre) at 231 Ian MacDonald Blvd, North York, ON L4K 3C8. Join us for a special ceremony at 5pm to celebrate our seniors. FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!!


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Come cheer on the York Lions Hockey teams on Sat. Jan. 25. Men's at 3:15pm and Women's at 7pm. Bring your friends and let's have some fun at the Canlan Ice Sports Arena (989 Murray Ross Pkwy, North York, ON L4K 4N5). Bring your noisemakers and let's celebrate our seniors! You don't want to miss the pre-game puck drop ceremony when we honor Mark Cross with special guests at the men's game, and Jessica Turi at the women's game. Admission is FREE for everyone! You can eat lunch while you watch a fun game! Don't miss out!!!
 

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Don't miss out for the NEXT GEN Night on Sat. Jan. 18. Women's play at 4pm and Men's play at 4pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the gym at Tait McKenzie Centre (1 Thompson Rd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions red tent! There will be free giveaways, fun contests to participate and win prizes such as the Lions Hit the Target at Halftime. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. You can bring food and snacks to eat in the stadium so why not bring your lunch! FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!!


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The York Lions Men's Soccer team made it to the U Sports Quarterfinal! Woohoo and need your help to win the U Sports Championship! Join us on Thurs. Nov. 7 at 11am to cheer on the Lions. Bring your friends and let's fill the FAN BUS to Oshawa. We are offering a free ticket and return ride on the "Fan Bus" to and from the game for the first 50 fans to register!  The game is being held at Ontario Tech - Vaso's Field, 50 Conlin Rd, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4.  Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. FREE for YorkU Students! Click here to sign up now!!!  
 

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Check out the Field Hockey Championships! Best part? It's FREE for Everyone! Teams from Coast to Coast will aim for gold, games from Oct. 31- Nov. 3, cheer on your York Lions! Scan the QR code for the schedule and for more details. York University Athletics & Recreation is proud to formally announce that it will be the host venue for the 2024 Field Hockey Canada U SPORTS Invitational Championship on the turf of York's historic Alumni Field (NW Gate, Toronto, ON M3J 3M4). 
 

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The York Lions Men's Soccer team made it to the FINALS! Woohoo and need your help to win the Championship! Join us on Sat. Nov. 2 at 7pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the York Lions Stadium (230 Ian MacDonald Blvd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions red tent! There will be free giveaways, fun contests like "Crack the Code" and "Lions Shuffle" at Halftime and win prizes. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. Bring your friends and eat dinner while you watch a fun game! FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!! 
 
 
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You don't want to miss the Volleyball HomeOpener on Fri. Nov. 1. Women's play at 6pm and Men's play at 8pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the Tait McKenzie Centre (1 Thompson Rd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one from the Promotions table! There will be free giveaways, fun contests to participate and win prizes at Halftime. BLUE MOUNTAIN will also be tabling and giving away free swag, you also get a chance to win free ski/snowboard tickets. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. Call your friends and bring dinner to eat while you watch an exciting game of Volleyball! FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!!

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The York Lions Men's Soccer team made it to the SemiFinal Playoffs and need your help! Join us on Sat. Oct. 26 at 7pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the York Lions Stadium (230 Ian MacDonald Blvd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions red tent! There will be free giveaways, fun contests to participate and win prizes such as the "Name That Tune" at Halftime. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. Bring your friends and eat dinner while you watch a fun game! FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!! 
 

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The York Lions Men's Soccer team made it to the Round 2 Playoffs and need your help! Join us on Wed. Oct. 23 at 7pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the Alumni Field (NW Gate, Toronto, ON M3J 3M4). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions red tent! Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, at halftime to take photos. Bring your friends and eat dinner while you watch a fun game! FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!! 
 

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You don't want to miss the Basketball HomeOpener on Fri. Oct. 25. Women's play at 6pm and Men's play at 8pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the Tait McKenzie Centre (1 Thompson Rd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one from the Promotions table! There will be free giveaways, fun contests to participate and win prizes such as the Lions Shuffle at Halftime. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. Call your friends and bring dinner to eat while you watch an exciting fun-filled game! FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!!
 

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The York Lions Women's Soccer team made it to the Round 1 Playoffs and need your help! Join us on Sat. Oct. 19 at 1pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the York Lions Stadium (230 Ian MacDonald Blvd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions red tent! There will be free giveaways, fun contests to participate and win prizes such as the Lions Shuffle at Halftime. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. Bring your friends and eat lunch while you watch a fun game! FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!!
 

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Come cheer on the York Lions Field Hockey team on Sat. Oct. 19 at 1pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the York Lions Alumni Field (NW Gate, Toronto, ON M3J 3M4). Bring your noisemakers and let's celebrate our seniors! You don't want to miss the pre-game ceremony when we honor our seniors. Admission is FREE for everyone! You can eat lunch while you watch a fun game! See you there!!!
 

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Come cheer on the York Lions Football team on Fri. Oct. 11 at 7pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the York Lions Stadium (230 Ian MacDonald Blvd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions red tent! There will be free giveaways, fun contests to participate and win prizes such as the Lions Shuffle at Halftime. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. Bring your friends and dinner to eat while you watch a fun game! FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!!
 

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Come cheer on the York Lions Soccer team on Sun. Oct. 13, women's at 1pm and men's at 3:15pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the York Lions Stadium (230 Ian MacDonald Blvd). Bring your noisemakers and let's celebrate our seniors! You don't want to miss the pre-game ceremony when we honor our seniors. Bring your friends and you can eat lunch while you watch a fun game! FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!!
 

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Come cheer on the York Lions Football team this Sat. Oct. 4 at 1pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the York Lions Stadium (230 Ian MacDonald Blvd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions red tent! There will be free giveaways, fun contests to participate and win prizes such as the Lions Obstacle Race at Halftime. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. You can bring food and snacks to eat in the stadium so why not bring your lunch! FREE for YorkU Students! See you there!!!
 

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Come cheer on the York Lions soccer team at our WELCOME BACK game this Fri. Sept. 6 at 6pm (women's) and 8pm (men's). Bring your friends and let's fill the York Lions Stadium (230 Ian MacDonald Blvd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions red tent! 
We'll need all the energy and loud cheers to win, watch an epic game as we face the Waterloo Warriors. There will be free giveaways, fun contests to participate and win prizes such as the Lions Shuffle at Halftime. Get a free York Lions t-shirt during the item toss! Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. You can bring your dinner and snacks to the game! Otherwise, food/drinks are available for purchase on site. 
 

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Come cheer on the York Lions Football team this Sat. Sept. 10 at 4pm. Bring your friends and let's fill the York Lions Stadium (230 Ian MacDonald Blvd). Bring your noisemakers or grab one at the Promotions red tent! There will be free giveaways, fun contests to participate and win prizes such as the Lions Shuffle at Halftime. Look out for Yeo, the YorkU mascot, to take photos. You can bring food and snacks to eat in the stadium! A reminder that York students are FREE!!! You just need to show your YU Card or prove you're a YorkU student at the door. You can grab tickets in advance to skip the line by visiting the York Lions website and reserve online: https://yorkulions.ca/tickets.