701 Day 2026
701 Day Celebration
Coaches and athletics staff will be stationed across the state of North Dakota, giving fans the opportunity to celebrate this historic day with members of NDSU Athletics. As part of the scavenger hunt, the exact locations will be shared on NDSU Athletics social media channels on July 1. The first fan at each location will win a grand prize including branded gear and an exclusive game day experience at a Bison home game, with more prizes available while supplies last.Fans across the state will have the opportunity to locate and win giveaway items placed throughout North Dakota on July 1. Follow @NDSUathletics on Facebook, Instagram and X, and use the hashtag #BISON701. You can also upload your photos to our 701 Day Fan Wall at GoBison.com/My701 to show where you're celebrating 701 Day.
| City | Location | Time |
| Ashley, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 11:00 AM CT |
| Bismarck, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 5:00 PM CT |
| Devils Lake, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 12:00 PM CT |
| Dickinson, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 5:00 PM MT |
| Fargo, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 5:00 PM CT |
| Grand Forks, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 2:00 PM CT |
| Minot, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 12:30 PM CT |
| New Salem, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 3:00 PM CT |
| Valley City, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 1:30 PM CT |
| Wahpeton, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 1:00 PM CT |
| Williston, ND | Announcing on 7/1 | 12:30 PM MT |
Climb the Mountain: 701 Day Challenge
North Dakota State University Athletics will be celebrating 701 Day in cities across the state on July 1, 2026, holding a day of giving and hitting the road, bringing the excitement of NDSU's first day in the Mountain West Conference and Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) directly to fans across North Dakota. NDSU staff will travel to communities throughout the state, meeting fans, handing out prizes and giveaways, and celebrating this historic milestone as they help fuel the day of giving for Bison Athletics.
Supporting scholarships, football operations, NIL support and facility enhancements, 701 Day is a major fundraising initiative aimed to accelerate the Climb the Mountain campaign and position Bison Football for success as it transitions to FBS in 2026.
The 24-hour giving event will officially begin at 7:01 a.m. on July 1 and continue through 7:01 a.m. on July 2. Supporters can learn more and make their gift at 701Day.com.
About Climb the Mountain: The Climb the Mountain Campaign was created to help position NDSU Football for long term success at the FBS level. Campaign support will directly impact areas including student-athlete scholarships, expanded operational resources, recruiting, staffing, NIL opportunities, and facility improvements.
Supporting scholarships, football operations, NIL support and facility enhancements, 701 Day is a major fundraising initiative aimed to accelerate the Climb the Mountain campaign and position Bison Football for success as it transitions to FBS in 2026.
The 24-hour giving event will officially begin at 7:01 a.m. on July 1 and continue through 7:01 a.m. on July 2. Supporters can learn more and make their gift at 701Day.com.
About Climb the Mountain: The Climb the Mountain Campaign was created to help position NDSU Football for long term success at the FBS level. Campaign support will directly impact areas including student-athlete scholarships, expanded operational resources, recruiting, staffing, NIL opportunities, and facility improvements.
