Student Union & Activities released the full Homecoming 2026 schedule, which runs Oct. 12-17. The weekend portion starts Friday, Oct. 16, with the Rowdy Raider Rally and Presentation of Homecoming Court at 11:30 a.m. On SUB North Plaza.
The Homecoming Parade begins at 6 p.m. At Avenue V and Broadway and moves through the main entrance of campus. At 7:30 p.m., the Pep Rally, Bonfire and Homecoming Concert starts at Urbanovsky Park, east of United Supermarkets Arena. The concert features Goo Goo Dolls and Bowling for Soup.
Saturday, Oct. 17, opens with RaiderGate at 10:30 a.m. In the R3 Lot. The game follows at 2:30 p.m. Halftime brings the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen.
If you're heading out, Friday asks the most of your time. The rally lands in late morning, the parade rolls at 6 p.m., and the concert starts 90 minutes after that. Saturday gives you four hours between RaiderGate and the game.
That's two bands, one parade, one bonfire and a football game, all between Friday's late-morning rally and Saturday's halftime.