Homecoming Events
2026 Schedule of Events
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
First day of Aztec Rocks Hunger campaign
9 a.m. | Student Ticket Claim for SDSU vs. TTUN begins
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Homecoming Kick Off | Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Kick off Homecoming with SDSU spirit! Join us for Homecoming Kick Off at the Student Union Courtyard from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a celebration packed with music, food, inflatable games and plenty of Homecoming energy. Meet the Homecoming Court, SDSU Football, Cheer, Dance and more as we come together to celebrate the start of Homecoming.
Want to make an entrance? Join the Homecoming March from the ARC to the Student Union Courtyard at 10:45 a.m., or meet us at the Courtyard when the event begins at 11 a.m.
Come ready to celebrate, grab some food, play some games and show your SDSU spirit!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
2-4 p.m. | Build-A-HoCo-Buddy | Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Show your State spirit and build your very own Homecoming buddy! Join us for Build-A-HoCo-Buddy from 2–4 p.m. in the Student Union Courtyard for a one-of-a-kind experience where you can create, accessorize and personalize your very own Homecoming buddy. Add a Homecoming shirt, choose fun accessories and even make a birth certificate for your new buddy!
Bring your friends, get creative and make a Homecoming buddy to celebrate the week with you!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ARH Dunk Tank and Pep Rally
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
4-6 p.m. | Deco-Palooza | Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Get game day ready at Deco-Palooza on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 4-6 p.m. in the Student Union Courtyard! Join us for a pre-game celebration where you can customize your Homecoming gear with patches, airbrush designs and more. Decorate shirts, hats and signs while enjoying music, free food and plenty of State spirit.
Bring your creativity, grab your friends and get your gear game day ready!
6 p.m. | Aztec Volleyball vs. Utah State | Aztec Court at Peterson Gym
FREE admission for SDSU students with valid RedID
Dig Pink Match - FREE pink SDSU t-shirts for the 1st 250 fans
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
9 - 10:30 a.m. | 30th Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the SDSU War Memorial
The memories of our SDSU fallen Aztecs will be honored at the 30th annual War Memorial wreath-laying ceremony on the Aztec Green. Pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during our nation’s military conflicts. Keynote Speaker is Major General Jeffery D. Smiley, CA ARNG, Ret.
Coffee Social begins at 9 a.m. · Ceremony at 9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Military and Veterans Program Open House and Reception at Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center (MVP)
2 - 3 p.m. | SDSU Alumni and Student Mixer at Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center
SDSU Alumni and Associated Students present an afternoon of conversation and connection! We’re bringing together current students and alumni from across generations to share experiences, make new connections and celebrate our shared SDSU ties. Enjoy light bites and refreshments while you mingle with fellow Aztecs, and pick up a Homecoming pin to show off your SDSU pride!
6:30-9:30 p.m. | NPHC Yard Show | Student Union Montezuma Hall
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
TBA | Women’s Tennis ITA Southwest Regional Championships at Aztec Tennis Center
FREE admission
12 p.m. | Aztec Volleyball vs. Texas State at Aztec Court at Peterson Gym
FREE admission for SDSU students with valid RedID
SDSU Alumni Day - FREE pins for the 1st 250 fans
2:30 p.m. | River Park Block Party
2:30 p.m. | Alumni Groups and Chapters Homecoming Tailgates
African American Alumni Chapter
Marching Aztecs Alumni
1970s & ‘80s Football Alumni
4 p.m. | SDSU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
Track & Field Alumni
JMS Alumni
School of Public Affairs Alumni Network
CCLEAD Alumni
7:30 p.m. | Homecoming Game: Aztec Football vs. TTUN Bulldogs at Snapdragon Stadium
FREE tickets for SDSU students can be claimed at GoAztecs.com/StudentMobileTix starting Oct. 12 at 9 am
Pregame: Honorary Homecoming Chair
Halftime: Homecoming Royals Announcement
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