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Tuesday 12pm - 4pm Wednesday 12pm - 4pm Thursday 12pm - 4pm Friday 12pm - 4pm

UMaine Bear Necessities

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UMaine Bear Necessities

The official fan shop of the University of Maine, featuring apparel, gifts, home and away jerseys, and more!

Open during sports games and commencement, as well as regular listed hours. Bear Necessities is the official fan shop of the University of Maine Black Bears. We feature apparel, gifts, home and away jerseys, toys, trinkets, and much more. Shop online anytime at goblackbears.com/shop or find our merchandise in the University of Maine Bookstore. We are normally open during sports games and commencem

ent, as well as regular listed hours. Check out our travel shop at the Cross Insurance Center during UMaine basketball games!

07/09/2026

It might be July but it's never too early to start thinking Black Bear Hockey! Shop online or pop into our Alfond Arena or Memorial Union stores to check out our selection for the upcoming season.

So... home or away jersey?

07/02/2026

Our store has been closed all week, but we want to remind you that both Bear Necessities Fan Shop and University Bookstore are closed in Observance of July 4 on Friday, July 3.

06/29/2026

Bear Necessities Fan Shop will be closed June 29–July 3. Shop us online at goblackbears.com/shop if you're aching to up your fashion game.

06/22/2026

Bear Necessities Fan shop is ready for new black bears and their families to come shopping at Alfond Arena. The fan shop will be open late on Monday and Thursday and we hope that you will come join us.

06/09/2026

Bear Necessities will be closed for in-store shopping June 9–10. Need gear? Shop us online at goblackbears.com/shop or come see us when we're open!

06/05/2026

Our stores will be closed June 9 - 10 while we count our inventory, but you can still shop your favorites online and score some great deals.

06/02/2026

You asked, we answered. Our New Balance Jeremy Peña replica baseball jerseys are now back in stock.

Available at the Bear Necessities Fan Shop and online.

05/28/2026

Run, don't walk, to snag this classic Old English M hat from Bear Necessities Fan Shop. Our teams are finishing their seasons, but we're entering Summer — the season for relaxing and friendly competition among friends and family. And you want to look good.

With a snug fit and stylish sleek look, you'll be the winner at your next game night. Some come on by and pick it up!

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day we wish to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our staff will be off today to give them time to spend with their families reflecting on this day of honor.

05/22/2026

We're so excited to see this event back in Alfond! Come visit us while you're here and GET THOSE DEALS!

Address

Alfond Arena/Tunk Road
Orono, ME
04469

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 4pm
Wednesday	12pm - 4pm
Thursday	12pm - 4pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12075811112

Website

https://goblackbears.com/shop

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