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Homecoming 2025

Homecoming 2025 - Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 

We can't wait to welcome you back to campus in 2025 for Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State's Homecoming! From the parade to Tent City and special reunions to the big game, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State Office of Alumni Relations, in collaboration with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State University Alumni Association, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AA Black Alumni Network, Campus Activities Board, Racer Athletics and others, has in store for you a robust schedule of activities.

For more University Events, check out the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State Events Calendar.

Featured Events

Thursday

Enjoy drinks and dinner at A Taste of the Arts

A Taste of the Arts

Support scholarships for students studying music, theatre, and art with a night you won't forget featuring student performances, dinner, and a live auction.

Saturday

Racer Band drum line

Homecoming Parade

Line up along Main Street to watch the annual Homecoming Parade. The Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday

Color guard member holds flag

Tent City

Listen to live music and run into old friends as you wander through the tents in Stewart Stadium. Tent City times are TBD.

Saturday

wide shot of stewart stadium

Racer Football

After Tent City, watch the Racers take on Southern Illinois University during the Homecoming game. The Homecoming King and Queen Coronation will be during the pregame ceremonies.

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