Black Hills Brawl

Black Hills Brawl: Where Rivalry Meets Tradition

The Black Hills Brawl isn’t just a football game—it’s the ultimate showdown between South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State. Each fall, this rivalry unites Hardrockers everywhere in a celebration of pride, tradition, and community.

This year, for the 140th game, you can be part of the action in two big ways:

NEW THIS YEAR: Help Us Win Off the Field

140 years. One rivalry. One challenge.

This year’s Black Hills Brawl is about more than football.

For one week, South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State supporters go head-to-head in a giving challenge during the week of the Brawl.

Every gift supports Hardrocker and Yellow Jacket athletes — every sport, every athlete.

Your support fuels their success in competition and in the classroom.

Help them win — on the field, in the classroom!

Make your gift to Hardrocker Athletics today!

Watch Parties/Tailgates - Saturday, Oct. 4

Spearfish Tailgate - 4:30 p.m. MT - Join us for a pre-game tailgate at the Joy Center parking lot. We will have hamburgers and hot dogs, bring a side to share. BYOB.

Watch Party in Denver - 6 p.m. MT Kickoff - Join us a Fiction Beer Company as we cheer on the Hardrockers on the big screen. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Watch Party in Kansas City - 7 p.m. CST Kickoff - Gather with fellow alumni at Gert's Grille to cheer on the Hardrockers as we try and bring the Homestake Trophy back home. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Watch Party in Sioux Falls - 7 p.m. CST Kickoff - Reconnect with alumni at JJ's Wine, Spirits, & Cigars as we cheer on the Hardrockers as they battle it out in Spearfish. Food and drink available for purchase.

Watch Party in Minnesota - COMING SOON!