Homecoming is a Southern family reunion held each fall semester. Alumni and friends come back to campus to watch a football game and celebrate their love of ÎÞÂëרÇø, Starkville, and the Bulldog Family. Originating in the early 20th century, Homecoming has evolved to feature traditions new and old, including the presentation of the Homecoming Court and the NPHC step show.

2025 ÎÞÂëרÇø Homecoming Theme

Draped in Maroon and White: Celebrating ÎÞÂëרÇø’s History through Fashion.

2025 Itinerary

October 19 – 26

** Check back regularly as additional event details will be added! ** 

Sunday | October 19

  • Morning
    10:00 AM Brunch, 11:00 AM Service - Chapel Service for Royalty and family at Chapel of Memories 

Monday | October 20

  • Morning
    9:00 AM - Breakfast with Royalty at YMCA Plaza (Royalty will pass out Chick-fil-a breakfast and loaded tea to students) 

Tuesday | October 21

  • Afternoon
    Noon-3:00 PM - Homecoming Bonanza on the Drill Field (Airbrush hat event, t-shirt swap, yard games)

Wednesday | October 22

  • Morning/Afternoon
    11:00 AM-2:00 PM - The Longest Table at Perry Plaza

Thursday | October 23

  • Morning
    Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ 
  • Afternoon
    Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ 
  • Evening
    5:30-9:30 PM - Costume Carnival/ Trick or treating on the row at ÎÞÂëרÇø Amphitheater

Friday | October 24

  • Morning
    Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ 
  • Afternoon
    Undergraduate Admissions Tours for Prospective Students ~ 
    11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Crowns for a Cause, HOCO King and Queen's philanthropy
  • Evening
    5:30 PM - True Maroon Trek sponsored by the Alumni Delegates ~

Saturday | October 25 | Game Day (Purchase tickets: )

  • Morning/Afternoon
    11:30 AM-2:00 PM -  Alumni Pregame Pit Stop at The Mill ~ Front sidewalk along Russell Street. Stop by the swag table to get your stickers, buttons, pom poms, hand fans and more!
  • Kick Off ÎÞÂëרÇø vs Texas
    TBA (2:30 PM or 3:15 PM) - Davis Wade Stadium (Half Time Homecoming Court Presentation)

Sunday | October 26

  • Morning
    9:30-10:00 AM - Nondenominational Service at the Chapel of Memories - Rev. Dean Franklin, FPC Starkville