2026 Dean's Challenge
Help the College of Arts and Sciences repeat and retain the cup!
Join CAS for an afternoon of football and fun!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Tailgate at 12:30 PM
Kickoff at 2:30 PM - Stony Brook vs Rhode Island
Kenneth P. Lavalle Stadium
Join us!
The annual SB Athletics Dean's Challenge is back and we're looking forward to some friendly competition among colleges and
schools!
As the winner of the 2025 Dean's Challenge, CAS is looking to repeat and retain the cup!
The school with the highest attendance will receive a scholarship for books (and bragging rights!)
CAS students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to request FREE tickets to join us at the game on September 19 -- and at our inter-school/college tailgate!
Request Your Tickets Now!
Complete this RSVP form and let us know how many guests you'll be bringing, and if you are attending our tailgate. You will receive an email confirmation!
CAS faculty/staff: you will receive an email notification when your game and raffle tickets are ready to be picked up in the CAS Office of the Dean.
CAS students and alumni: pick up your tickets on game day at our tailgate, starting at 12:30 pm
Free tickets are available on a first come, first served basis, so request yours today!
Tailgate Info
We're going to be part of a HUGE inter-college/school tailgate with our Dean's Challenge competitors from the College of Business, School of Health Professions and School of Professional Development.
We'll be located in the parking lot next to the Student Health Services building. Look for tents and signs!
Check in at the CAS tailgate to receive your food tickets and enter our raffle.
Show up for CAS...and for student programming!
The CAS department, and CAS center/institute, that each bring the most attendees to the game will receive $500 for use towards student programming!
(Extra points for sharing photos taken in the stadium stands -- details in the RSVP form!)
Help Us Help Seawolves:
Donate to the Seawolves Pantry
The Stony Brook University Seawolves Pantry serves community members (students, staff, and faculty) who are food insecure or who are at risk of food insecurity.
We are collecting donations of food and hygiene items at our tailgate. If you want to help, here's a suggested list of items you can bring!
Bring the Kids!
Stony Brook Athletics has designated this game as Kids Day, where the little ones will be part of the action!
Before the game, there will be a "Fun Zone" complete with a rock climbing wall, video game truck and face painter. Plus, the first 1,000 kids to enter the stadium will get a free youth jersey! (12 and under)
