PUEBLO, Colo. (October. 22, 2026) – Colorado State University Pueblo football returns to the ThunderBowl on Saturday, Oct. 31, for a pivotal Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference match-up against Black Hills State at 1 p.m. The Halloween afternoon contest will feature several special promotions, including free admission for fans wearing Halloween costumes, a costume contest, Breast Cancer Awareness Day activities and a postgame Trunk or Treat event.
The ThunderWolves, who are undefeated at home this season with a 4-0 record, enter this weekend's RMAC action at Fort Lewis ranked No. 4 in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches Poll and No. 5 in the D2Football.com poll. The Pack currently sports a perfect 7-0 overall record and a 5-0 mark in RMAC play.
Meanwhile, Black Hills State enters this weekend's home contest against sixth-ranked Western Colorado with a 5-2 overall record and a 3-2 mark in RMAC play, which has the Yellow Jackets tied for fourth place in the league standings.
In addition to the important RMAC contest, CSU Pueblo Athletics has planned several special activities and promotions for fans attending the Halloween game at the ThunderBowl.
Halloween at the ThunderBowl – Free Admission
All fans wearing a Halloween costume to Saturday's game will receive FREE admission to the contest, including access to ThunderHill. Fans of all ages are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy an afternoon of ThunderWolves football.
Halloween Costume Contest
As part of the Halloween festivities, CSU Pueblo Athletics will host a Best Halloween Costume Contest during Saturday's game. Fans are encouraged to show off their most creative, unique and festive costumes, with the winner of the contest announced at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Saturday's game will also serve as CSU Pueblo football's annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game as the ThunderWolves join the nationwide effort to raise awareness and recognize those whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer.
As part of the recognition, CSU Pueblo football players will wear pink towels, pink athletic tape and other pink accessories during the contest to demonstrate their support for breast cancer awareness.
The afternoon's activities will also feature a special video message from CSU Pueblo head football coach
Philip Vigil, along with an in-game recognition of breast cancer survivors during one of the game's media timeouts.
Postgame Trunk or Treat Sponsored by SAAC
Following Saturday's game, CSU Pueblo Athletics will host a special Trunk or Treat event from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Massari Arena parking lot.
The event, sponsored by the CSU Pueblo Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), will provide an opportunity for children and families to continue their Halloween celebration following the football game.
Kids Zone in Northeast Corner of ThunderBowl
On the northeast corner inside the ThunderBowl, there will be a Kids Zone featuring a bounce house and fun games for children starting around 12:30 p.m. The cost of the Kids Zone is $7 for one child and $10 for two children. Parents or guardians will be required to sign a waiver before their children can use the bounce house.
Black Hills Energy Serves as Game-Day Sponsor
Black Hills Energy will serve as the official game-day sponsor for Saturday's Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness contest against Black Hills State.
Ticket Information
Fans not taking advantage of the Halloween costume promotion can purchase tickets for Saturday's game online at
gothunderwolvestickets.universitytickets.com.
Kickoff for the ThunderWolves' Halloween showdown with Black Hills State is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl.
