Let's DU Drinks at the Blue Oval

Join fellow alumni and friends and start your Drake Relays weekend at the Drake Alumni Tent & Pavillion on Thursday night! The Let’s DU Drinks at the Blue Oval event will take place inside Drake Stadium on the North end of the track.

***Time Change: The Drake Relays and National Weather Service have been in ongoing communication regarding this evening's forecast. Currently, showers and thunderstorms are expected at Drake Stadium between 7-8 p.m. with lingering effects in the area for roughly three hours. Therefore, the schedule of events for Thursday's action at the 116th Drake Relays has been adjusted.

Since Drake Relays officials have moved up the event schedule, the timing of our alumni gathering will be impacted. Our event will now take place from 4:30–6:30 p.m.***

**Please Note: You will need to purchase a separate Relays ticket to enter the stadium. You can purchase that online here or at the ticket window upon arrival at the stadium. If you already have a Thursday Relays ticket or All-Session pass, you will only need to click to purchase your drink tickets.**

Click to Purchase Your Drinks

Event Details

When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Where: Drake Alumni tent, located on the North End of the stadium under the scoreboard
Time: **Due to inclement weather, event is now taking place from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.**
Cost: $15 for two drinks and light snacks
Photos: View photos from the 2025 Let’s DU Drinks at the Blue Oval

Questions? Contact Drake's Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@drake.edu or 515-271-3152.