Homecoming

Royals Pair Day (Twin Day)

Find a friend – Dress alike – Take a photo – Post on Instagram – Tag @QueensEngagement, and we will repost.

11:00 a.m. | Hot Chocolate and Chill
Diana Fountain

Feel free to shop by Student Engagement’s Hot Chocolate table to hear about all things Homecoming and vote for your Homecoming Royals.

5:00 p.m. | Banners Due for Homecoming Cup

Homecoming starts with the Banner Contest. To ensure uniformity, Student Engagement will provide banners that can be picked up by Tuesday, January 26. All banners are due back to Student Engagement by Monday, February 2 by 5 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Banner Competition Voting
Trexler

Banners will be hung in Trexler. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to vote for their favorite banner! There are lots of points to be awarded towards the Homecoming Cup.

4:00-7:00 p.m. | Black Pop-Up Shop
Claudia Belk, Levine Center

Shop from nearly 20 Black-owned vendors featuring clothing, jewelry, crafts, beauty products, and more—plus food trucks, desserts, and drinks. Perfect for Valentine’s gifts and special finds!

7:00 p.m. | Women’s Basketball vs. Central Arkansas
Levine Center

Please see ‘How to Claim Your Student Ticket’ section below.

9:00 p.m. | Late -Night Challenge: Minute to Win It Games
Claudia Belk, Levine Center

As part of Homecoming Cup, you don’t want to miss this Late-Night Challenge. This fun-filled competitive evening is guaranteed to be full of laughs, memories, and friendly rivalries. Let’s see which team will take the crown. Taking place in Claudia Belk. Food will be provided.

Spirit Team Day – Show Your Royals Pride (Queens Attire)

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to show their Royals pride by wearing Queens attire for Spirit Team Day. Let’s fill campus with our school colors as we celebrate Homecoming Week!

3:30 p.m. | Royal’s Pride Photo
Queens Hall Terrace

The whole campus is invited for our Homecoming ’26 campus photo. Wear your Queens gear and let’s celebrate our Royal community with students, faculty, staff, and Rex.

7:00 p.m. | Men’s Basketball Game vs. Jacksonville
Levine Center

Please see ‘How to Claim Your Student Ticket’ section below.

Bonfire Bash at the Residential Quad Fire Pit
Immediately following the MBB game

Join us for our annual Bonfire Bash, the ultimate Homecoming celebration with pizza, music, body painting, and tons of spirit! #GroundtheOsprey #TametheLions

Photo Challenge at the Firepit
Immediately following the MBB game

As part of Homecoming Cup, teams are challenged to a photo contest where school spirit rules and creativity shines. Snap your most spirited pics at the firepit and see if your team can capture points for best photo!

7:30-10:30 p.m. | Just Dance Tournament
Young Dining Hall in Trexler

Celebrate Homecoming Week with our Campus Union Board during our Just Dance Tournament! All skill levels are welcome—come solo or cheer on your friends as we dance, laugh, and build community. Expect great music, good food, high energy, and awesome prizes. Not a dancer? No worries! Come paint t-shirts, baseball caps, or a tote bag! Oh, and get boba at our special food truck!

1:00 p.m. | Women’s Basketball Game vs. University of North Alabama
Levine Center

It will be a fun time to support our women’s basketball team as they #GroundtheOspreys of North Alabama. We will introduce our Homecoming Royals during halftime.

Please see ‘How to Claim Your Student Ticket’ section below.

2:00-4:00 p.m. | Fan Fest
Levine Lawn

Fan Fest promises an unforgettable experience packed with spirited energy, games, and activities celebrating our Queen’s pride. Our Campus Union Board will host the Fan Fest games and activities in between the men’s and women’s basketball games. Homecoming Cup winners will be announced!

3:00 p.m. | Men’s Basketball Game vs. University of North Florida
Levine Center

Let’s celebrate our men’s basketball team who are undefeated in conference play as they #TameTheLions. We will crown our Homecoming Royals during halftime.

Please see ‘How to Claim Your Student Ticket’ section below.

6:00 p.m. | Superbowl Party
Trexler

Bring your friends and enjoy a night of football, games, and great food while we watch the game together. And don’t forget Bad Bunny is the half-time show.