Alumni

Homecoming Week

Oct. 22-25, 2025

This year’s Homecoming game will be Saturday, Oct. 25, when the Cincinnati Bearcats meet the Baylor Bears amid a full slate of weeklong festivities. Connect with old friends, make new memories and cheer on the Bearcats to victory!

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Bearcats in the City

Thursday, Oct. 235-7 p.m.
Vintage on Race

Celebrate Homecoming Week 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 | Kickoff: TBA
Historic Nippert Stadium

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
Invitation Only

Jay Chatterjee Global Lecture Series: Ann Hamilton
5 p.m.
DAAP – Aronoff 4400

UC Women's Volleyball vs. Utah
6:30 p.m. 
Fifth Third Arena

Nursing Webinar: Intellectual Property, Innovation and You
Noon
Virtual 

Alumni Campus Tours
1 and 3 p.m.
University Pavilion

Bearcats in the City
5-7 p.m.
Vintage on Race

4A: Greek Alumni Homecoming Basketball Tournament
6-9 p.m.
Mount Auburn Prepatory Academy

UC Women's Soccer vs. Oklahoma State
7 p.m. 
Gettler Stadium

George Rieveschl Recognition Dinner
Invitation Only

UC Baseball Red vs. Black World Series - Game 1
Time TBD
UC Baseball Stadium

Network Leader Conference
Invitation Only

UC Foundation Board Meeting
Invitation Only

UC Alumni Band Reunion
Various times

Alumni Campus Tours
10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
University Pavilion

4A: Chats with Cats – Campus Updates
Noon-2 p.m.
The Cultural Center

1819's Founders + Funders Summit: Game-Changing Insights for Entrepreneurs | Building Championship Organizations
1-4:45 p.m.
1819 Innovation Hub

CCM Alumni: Pre-Show Reception for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
7 p.m. - Reception (CCM Baur Room)
8 p.m. - Showtime (CCM Patricia Corbett Theater)

James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
7 p.m.
Fifth Third Arena

UC Alumni Band Reunion
Various times

Golden Bearcat Society Homecoming Parade Watch
5 hours prior to kickoff
Clifton Court Patio

SAC Alumni Parade Watch
5 hours prior to kickoff
Clifton Ave. 

Homecoming Parade
4 hours prior to kickoff
Calhoun St. and Clifton Ave.

Spirit Alumni Reunion
4 hours prior to kickoff

Bearcats on the Grid
3 and half hours prior to kickoff
The Grid (spots 71 & 72)

CEAS Homecoming Celebration
3 hours prior to kickoff
Schneider Quad

National Network Game Watches
TBA
Locations vary per network

Homecoming Court Halftime Presentation
Halftime
Historic Nippert Stadium

Double A Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
12-8 p.m.
Short Vine

RECENT ROYALTY

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Game day

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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.