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The Battle of the Billikens is On!

Help SLU’s Athletics Teams Reach Their Crowdfunding Goal

This year’s Battle of the Billikens crowdfunding campaign is underway, and your gift of any size can help your favorite Saint Louis University team take the lead.

SLU’s annual campaign supporting student-athletes rewards teams based on participation, not dollars raised. The teams that reach their donor goals the quickest will unlock additional funding from the Billiken Club.

2026 Participation Goals

  • Baseball: 25 donors
  • Basketball (Men’s): 20 donors
  • Basketball (Women’s): 20 donors
  • Cheer and Dance: 15 donors
  • Field Hockey: 20 donors
  • Pep Band: 15 donors
  • Soccer (Men’s): 50 donors
  • Soccer (Women’s): 50 donors
  • Softball: 30 donors
  • Swimming/Diving: 50 donors
  • Tennis: 25 donors
  • Track/Cross Country: 25 donors
  • Volleyball: 25 donors 

How to Participate

Students, faculty, staff and other supporters can visit crowdfunding.slu.edu now through Jan. 31 to contribute to their favorite teams. The first three teams to meet their donor goal will win:

Gifts can be made using credit cards and digital wallet methods, including Venmo, PayPal and Google Pay. Want to support more than one team? Select "Add Another" after you choose your first designation on the gift form.

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Join the Crowdfunding Effort

Crowdfunding is a grassroots effort that works best when everyone helps spread the word to potential donors. You can help by posting about your favorite team on social media using #BattleoftheBillikens, sending emails or issuing a giving challenge. Log in to the crowdfunding platform to learn more, track which team is in the lead and see other key stats through the end of the campaign. For more information or to inquire about a crowdfunding initiative at SLU, email giving@slu.edu.