Montana State University will celebrate its beloved football rivalry with events scheduled throughout the week of Cat-Griz.

The annual Cat-Griz football game between MSU and the University of Montana – popularly known as the “Brawl of the Wild” – will be played in Missoula this year. Kickoff is at noon on Saturday, Nov. 18, in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The game can also be viewed on Scripps Networks, ESPN+ or at a local watch party.

Additional events open to all Bobcat fans are listed below:

Can the Griz
The annual Can the Griz food drive, an off-field competition between MSU and UM to see which school can collect the most donations for its local food bank, is being held Nov. 4-18. The friendly battle is now in its 24th year and is hosted by the Office of Student Engagement. For more information, visit canthegriz.org.

Bobcat Brawl Bingo
Bobcat fans are invited to play Bobcat Brawl Bingo from home, at a watch party or in the stands. Participants who get a bingo will be entered to win two $100 giveaways to the on-campus MSU Bookstore. The giveaways and event are hosted by the MSU Alumni Foundation. Rules may be found online at msuaf.org/bingo. Registration is required before Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Cat-Griz watch parties
Across the nation, MSU and UM alumni, friends and fans are expected to gather at more than 90 locations to watch the Brawl of the Wild together. A complete list of watch parties hosted by the MSU Alumni Foundation can be found at msuaf.org/catgrizwatchparty. Online registration will close on Friday, Nov. 17.

Events in Missoula
Per tradition, the MSU Alumni Foundation will host Bobcat Friday Night the evening before the game and a Bobcat Tailgate the morning of the game. For more information, visit msuaf.org/tailgate.

Red Cross Blood Battle
In November, fans will see who can collectively donate the most blood at drives in Bozeman and Missoula. Bobcat fans can donate on campus Nov. 7-9. Appointments may be made online with the American Red Cross. For more information, visit msuaf.org/bloodbattle.