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Friday, October 9 - Saturday, October 10, 2026

What is Hockey Night Lights?

Hockey Night Lights (formerly known as Hockey Campout) is a long-lived DU tradition where groups of students campout at the Ritchie Center to have the chance to get a Golden Ticket. Winners get free tickets to DU Hockey home games all season!

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Steps for a Successful Hockey Night Lights

1.

Assemble your Team

Get together with NO LESS than 3 and NO MORE than 6 other people to create your Hockey Crew. Once created, designate ONE person to be a Crew Captain.

3.

Gather the Necessities

Make sure to bring a tent, a sleeping bag, some blankets, a pillow, water, other necessities and some layer. Check the weather beforehand so you are prepared for the night! You will not be able to leave the area after 6:00 pm. So use your time wisely and come prepared.

2.

Register the Crew!!

There will be a form* on CrimsonConnect where the Crew Captain will input every crew member's name and information.

*more information further down

4.

Attend!!!

Get ready to sleep overnight! Participate in activites throughout the night to get a chance to win a ticket before the morning. Play some games, eat s'mores, and watch a movie. Then wake up in the morning, line-up, and have the chance of winning a Golden Ticket.

Dos

✔ DO bring sleeping bags & a tent (find ways to hold down your tent - backpacks, rocks, etc)

✔ DO bring comfy blankets and pillows (you will be sleeping on grass)

✔ DO bring layers (The night can get REALLY cold, so be prepared to bundle up!)

✔ DO bring a water bottle (You will have access to water refill and it is important to stay hydrated)

Don'ts

✘ DON'T bring stakes

✘ DON'T bring any unnecessary items

✘ DON'T leave the area after 6:00 pm as you will lose your chances at winning a Golden Ticket and not be allowed to sleep over

Crew Captain Information

Gather this info in order to register your crew!

Personal Information to Provide

  • Full name
  • Student ID number
  • DU email
  • Emergency contact - name and phone number

Crew Member Information to Provide

  • Full names
  • Emergency contacts - names and phone numbers

Register your Crew!

Once you have your crew, register your team on CrimsonConnect so you can attend Hockey Night Lights.