Champions Ball
Mark your calendar — the 2026 North Dakota Champions Ball presented by Altru is set for Saturday, April 25!
Every two years, more than 800 loyal fans and supporters come together for an unforgettable night celebrating the heart of UND Athletics: our student-athletes. Join us on Saturday, April 25, from 5–11 p.m. at the Alerus Center. Enjoy an evening of live music, dancing, and an auction featuring exclusive UND items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
The Champions Ball is the largest single fundraiser for University of North Dakota Athletics. Proceeds from the Champions Ball support scholarships for student-athletes who bring pride, energy, and excellence to the University of North Dakota both on and off the field.
2024 Event Highlights
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and guests, a record $452,924 was raised to support University of North Dakota student-athletes at the North Dakota Champions Ball on Saturday, April 27, 2024. That total smashes the previous record for the event set in 2019 of $350,000.
More than 800 supporters of UND Athletics attended the event, which was sponsored by Altru. Guests were able to bid on 160 silent and live auction items ranging from one-of-a-kind UND gear to destination vacations.
You could feel something special in the room that night and that is reflected in this truly amazing Champions Ball record.Bill ChavesDirector of Athletics
“The Champions Ball is a wonderful opportunity for our student-athletes to see UND fans are not only passionately cheering from the stands but are also willing to match their vocal support with financial support,” said Bill Chaves, UND Director of Athletics. “You could feel something special in the room that night and that is reflected in this truly amazing Champions Ball record.”
Memories From the Night
