Homecoming Week
Oct. 22-25, 2025
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!
Bearcats in the City
Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5-7 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
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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.