October 19–24, 2026
Homecoming 2026
Tradition Never Goes Out of Style
Step back into the spirit of campus tradition at UT Southern Homecoming 2026. This year’s Vintage Varsity theme celebrates the enduring traditions, stories, and school spirit that connect generations of Firehawks. Whether you are returning to campus, reconnecting with classmates, or making your first Homecoming memories, there is a place for you here.
Celebrating the five-year anniversary of becoming UT Southern, Homecoming 2026 allows the institution to reflect on the 156-year history of campus and generations of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members who have shaped the legacy.
Homecoming Memories
As you look back and celebrate with us, we invite you to share your favorite campus memories with us! Your memories may be featured during Homecoming Week and across UT Southern alumni communications as we celebrate the stories that make our university community so special.
Share Your Homecoming Memories
2026 Homecoming T-Shirt
Celebrate UT Southern Homecoming in style with a 2026 T-shirt! This year’s shirt features a vintage university pennant design on the back as well as the front pocket.
Get Your 2026 Homecoming T-ShirtCalendar of Events
All Week
Flame’s Flashback Finds Campus Scavenger Hunt
Students, be on the lookout all week long for homecoming treasures across campus! Each find guarantees you a prize and an entrance in the grand prize drawing! Check your student email for clues!
October 19
Campus Banner Competition Kick-Off
9 a.m.
Location TBA
Students and employees, grab your team (building, department, club, or squad) and design a banner around this year’s theme: Vintage Varsity. Think pennants, letterman jackets, Polaroids, and patches. Winners get bragging rights for the year!
October 21
Day of Giving
All day!
Support the people, programs, and places that make UT Southern special during our Day of Giving.
October 21
Southern Spotlight Talent Show
6 p.m.
Martin Hall
Join us for an evening of entertainment as students, faculty, and staff take the stage for the Southern Spotlight Talent Show!
October 22
Carnival on the Campus Green
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Campus Green
Gather for an afternoon of games, music, food, and Firehawk spirit at the Carnival on the Campus Green! Grab your friends and make some memories! Festivities begin at 11 a.m.
October 23
Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Dinner
5 p.m.
Mule Barn, Pulaski, TN
Celebrate the accomplishments of our Hall of Fame inductees and Distinguished Alumni as we recognize members of the UT Southern community whose leadership and service make a lasting impact.
Get Tickets to the Dinner View the Award WinnersOctober 23
Firehawks Volleyball
6 p.m.
Curry Athletic Complex
Help us break the volleyball attendance record and cheer on the Firehawks as our volleyball team takes the court during Homecoming weekend.
Free Chick-Fil-A for the first 50 students to arrive!
At halftime we reveal Homecoming court, the winner of the campus banner competition, and draw for the Flame’s Flashback Finds scavenger hunt winners!
October 24
Alumni & Family Picnic
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Campus Green
Join us on the campus green to reconnect and reminisce! Come for the food trucks, games, and friends and stay to cheer on the Firehawks!
October 24
Firehawks Sporting Events
Meet up with your friends and classmates at the Alumni & Family Picnic and then cheer on our Firehawks at one of our homegames:
UT Southern Women’s and Men’s Tennis Firehawk Invitational
Neville Tennis Complex
UT Southern Women’s Volleyball vs Xavier University of Louisiana
1 p.m.
Curry Athletic Complex
Men’s and Women’s Swim Meets
Time TBA
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