Homecoming 2026: 'A New Roar Rises'

"A New Roar Rises" is this year's Homecoming and Family Weekend theme-and we invite the entire Buffalo State community to celebrate all things Buffalo State!

Join us Monday, September 14, through Sunday, September 20, for a full week of exciting events and activities.

Homecoming brings together students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners to celebrate our shared Bengal pride. From campus-wide events and signature programs to gatherings and academic showcases, this week is designed to reflect the vibrancy, resilience, and unity of Buffalo State. Visit the Homecoming website for more information.

Here is a day-by-day look at the schedule of events:

Monday, September 14

New Student Social (ACE, EOP, Roar 2 Success, UNC 100)
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Social Hall

Poetry Slam
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium (SAMC)

Tuesday, September 15

Commuter Voucher Giveaway
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall

Academic Convocation
12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall

Student Event (Bingo)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Social Hall

Wednesday, September 16

Door Decorating Contest
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Various Locations Across Campus

Roar & Pour
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Campus House

Women's Soccer vs. St. John Fisher
7:00 p.m.
Coyer Field

Midnight Madness
10:00 p.m. to midnight
Sports Arena

Thursday, September 17

Chartwells Farmers Market
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Plaza

Benji's Birthday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Lobby

Alumni Music Concert (Reception to Follow)
7:30 p.m.
Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall at Rockwell Hall
Register

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Movie Night
7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Upton Hall 230

Friday, September 18

Study Away Fair
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Lobby

Alumni Welcome Back Reception
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center
Register

Benji's Block Party
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Plaza

Whitney Cummings: The Big Baby Tour
7:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
Tickets

Saturday, September 19

Chess Tournament
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bacon Hall
Register

Bengals, Bagels, & Bus Tours
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center

Tailgate
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parking Lots Near Coyer Field
Register

Homecoming Football Game vs. Alfred State College
1:00 p.m.
Coyer Field

Royal Court Halftime
Halftime of Homecoming Football Game
Coyer Field

Women's Volleyball Tournament
4:00 p.m.
Sports Arena

Photos by Mark Mulville; Whitney Cummings graphic courtesy of PAC.