Join us September 21–27, 2025, for a weeklong celebration of homecoming events!
Kickoff Event
Kick off Homecoming 2025 with the annual Alumni Center Fountain dyeing on Sunday, September 21. The pancake breakfast is being held at Alice Campbell Alumni Center. Everyone is welcome to stop by to get in the Homecoming spirit.
Illinois
Homecoming Run
Hit the street to kick off Illinois Homecoming Week in the annual Illinois Homecoming Run! Join us on Sunday, September 21, rain or shine, to run, jog, walk or roll from the east end of Anniversary Plaza to the Alice Campbell Alumni Center.
Homecoming Parade
The annual Homecoming Parade starts Friday, September 26. The parade will get underway at the intersection of Kirby Avenue and Fourth Street before heading west on Gregory Drive and turning south on First Street.
Game Day
v. USC
The game is Saturday, September 27 at 11 a.m. CST. Tickets are sold through the Fighting Illini.
And more events all week long!
