The Connection is the place on campus for fun things to do with friends and family, or to simply relax. Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and family!
Located on the UMC first floor, this is THE place on campus for fun things to do with friends and family, or to simply relax! As the ONLY bowling center in Boulder, The Connection features 10 bowling lanes, eight 9-foot billiards tables, video game consoles (XBOX ONE, PS4, Wii), pinball and arcade games, a foosball table and a selection of food and beverages available daily. Come in to watch the l
06/11/2026
🎮 Looking for a unique party idea? Add the Video Game Bunker at The Connection to your next birthday party, celebration or group event.
🕹️ Play kid-friendly favorites like Mario Kart, Super Smash, Nintendo Switch games, Fortnite and Minecraft.
🔗 Learn more and book your party: https://bit.ly/46zr0ij
06/11/2026
⏰ Reminder: The Connection is operating on summer hours through Aug. 15, with daily hours from 12–9 p.m.
🎳 Whether you're looking to bowl, play billiards, challenge your friends to video games or hang out between summer classes, we've got you covered: https://bit.ly/3Kw1Gfl
05/22/2026
🎳 The Connection will close at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22, and will remain closed Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
☀️ Stay up to date with The Connection summer hours: https://bit.ly/3Kw1Gfl
05/01/2026
🎳 The Connection Bowling, Billiards & Games Summer Hours
➥ May 4–Aug. 15
➥ Open daily: 12–9 p.m.
We encourage calling ahead to reserve bowling lanes and to confirm availability: https://bit.ly/3Kw1Gfl
05/01/2026
🎉 Join us in celebrating our incredible student staff, volunteers and leaders at the University Memorial Center! We’re so proud of you! See the full list of our graduates here: https://bit.ly/40GE6Ef
04/21/2026
Join us for Brewery Night at The Connection with Breckenridge Brewery! Enjoy free bowling, pizza and swag.
🗓️ Thursday, April 23 | 6-8 p.m.
📍 UMC, The Connection
21+ only; must present valid ID. No exceptions. Open to students and the general public.
04/17/2026
🎮 From current hits to cult classics, play in-person with friends or jump online in multiplayer mode at the video game bunker in The Connection! Stop by to enjoy...
➥ Leather upholstered sectional booth seating
➥ Four 80" 4k monitors
➥ Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription
➥ Nintendo Switch consoles
➥ PlayStation 5 consoles
➥ And more: https://bit.ly/3JzG330
04/14/2026
🎳 The Connection hosts several free events throughout the semester, including Extreme Bowling, poker, live music, trivia and more!
See all events: https://bit.ly/3OGBzKi
03/24/2026
🎱 Our billiards tables were re-covered over spring break and are ready for use! Grab your friends and stop by The Connection for a game of pool.
☎️ Reservations for single bowling lanes, billiards tables and ping pong tables are highly encouraged. Walk-ins will be accepted when available. Call 303-735-BOWL (2695) to make a reservation.
03/12/2026
🎳 The Connection will have adjusted hours over spring break (March 15-22). You can check the latest hours here before stopping by: https://bit.ly/3Kw1Gfl
| Monday | 1pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 1pm - 10pm |
| Thursday | 1pm - 11pm |
| Friday | 1pm - 11pm |
| Saturday | 1pm - 11pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 10pm |