Celebrate Homecoming
October 24-25, 2025
Homecoming Weekend: Oct. 24-25, 2025
This year’s Homecoming game will be Saturday, Oct. 25, when the Cincinnati Bearcats meet the Baylor Bears amid a full slate of festivities. Connect with old friends, make new memories and cheer on the Bearcats to victory!
Bearcats in the City
Thursday, Oct. 23
5-7 p.m.
Vintage on Race
Kick off Homecoming Weekend with fellow alumni at our Bearcats in the City happy hour! Whether you're stopping by after work or just arriving back in town, this casual gathering is the perfect way to get into the Homecoming spirit.
Homecoming Parade
Saturday, Oct. 25
4 hours prior to kickoff
Clifton Avenue
Find your spot along Clifton Avenue to experience the ultimate “Down the Drive” event, as students, alumni and members of the community show off their Bearcat spirit!
Football Gameday
Saturday, Oct. 25
Historic Nippert Stadium
Kickoff: TBA
Celebrate with Bearcats of all ages on The Grid and at the football game. Homecoming Court will be announced at halftime.
Homecoming Full Event Listing
Lindner Business Honors Homecoming
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Invitation Only
Jay Chatterjee Global Lecture Series: Ann Hamilton
Wednesday, Oct. 22
5 p.m.
DAAP – Aronoff 4400
Alumni Campus Tours
Thursday, Oct. 23
1 and 3 p.m.
University Pavilion
Bearcats in the City
Thursday, Oct. 23
5-7 p.m.
Vintage on Race
4A: Greek Alumni Homecoming Basketball Tournament
Thursday, Oct. 23
6-9 p.m.
TBD
George Rieveschl Recognition Dinner
Thursday, Oct. 23
Invitation Only
Network Leader Conference
Friday, Oct. 24
Invitation Only
UC Foundation Board Meeting
Friday, Oct. 24
Invitation Only
UC Alumni Band Reunion
Friday, Oct. 24
Invitation Only
Alumni Campus Tours
Friday, Oct. 24
10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
University Pavilion
4A: Chats with Cats – Campus Updates
Friday, Oct. 24
Noon-2 p.m.
TBD
CCM Alumni: The Lightening Thief Concert Reception
Friday, Oct. 24
7 p.m.
CCM Baur Room
James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Friday, Oct. 24
7 p.m.
Fifth Third Arena
Homecoming Parade Watch
Saturday, Oct. 25
5 hours prior to kickoff
Clifton Ave.
Golden Bearcat Society Homecoming Parade Watch
Saturday, Oct. 25
5 hours prior to kickoff
Clifton Court Patio
SAC Alumni SAC-tivation
Saturday, Oct. 25
5 hours prior to kickoff
Clifton Ave.
Homecoming Parade
Saturday, Oct. 25
4 hours prior to kickoff
Calhoun St. and Clifton Ave.
Spirit Alumni Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 25
4 hours prior to kickoff
CEAS Homecoming Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 25
3 hours prior to kickoff
Schneider Quad
Homecoming Court Halftime Presentation
Saturday, Oct. 25
Halftime
Historic Nippert Stadium
Double A Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, Oct. 25
12-6 p.m.
Short Vine
Thank you to our sponsors
Red & Black Sponsor
Bearcat Sponsor
Support the UC Fund for Scholarships
By supporting the University of Cincinnati, you are joining a team of alumni and donors committed to making a meaningful impact in our students’ lives and thereby the world. It is only through your collective support that we can realize our vision of what’s next at the University of Cincinnati.
Homecoming events are open to all University of Cincinnati alumni, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.