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Homecoming Activities 2026
Homecoming is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with former students, meet parents and families of current students, celebrate with colleagues and share your Hornet Pride across campus!
Open to Everyone!
Homecoming Food Drive
October 12-17
The Sacramento State Alumni Association and ASI are partnering up to help students in need of food and other supplies. All donations benefit the ASI Food Pantry. Monetary donations welcome in addition to select food products. Drop-off times will be Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Harper Alumni Center, or at the Homecoming Festival on Saturday, October 17 from 3 - 6 p.m.
Homecoming Festival & Football | Sat., Oct. 17
Homecoming Festival | 3-hours before kick-off
Saturday, October 17
Sacramento State / Parking Lot 8 / Hornet Stadium
Celebrate this annual football game with alumni, students, Sac State faculty/staff, and the community at the Homecoming Festival hosted by the Sacramento State Alumni Association! Enjoy all the Festival has to offer with music, performances, a golf cart parade, games, activities, and more! Don't forget to check out the Family Fun Zone.
Learn more about gameday parking and tailgating policies!
Let us know you're coming to Homecoming and register to WIN!
Find more events on the alumni calendar. Click here!
Hornet Football vs. Ohio
Saturday, October 18, Kick-off TBA
Fireworks | post-game
Hornet Stadium | Sacramento State
It's time for some football! Put on your green Sac State gear and head to the game as the Hornets take on the Ohio Bobcats. Stingers Up! When buying tickets, use promo code: SACSTALUM. Note: Hornet Stadium has a clear bag policy. Please plan accordingly.
Parents & Families Events
Get ready for game day by joining Parents & Families at the Tailgate! Connect with fellow Sac State parents and supporters and show your Hornet Family pride alongside members of the Cultural Academic Resource Centers as we cheer our team on to victory. No registration needed.
Golf Cart Parade
Deadline to enter: Checklist & Registration must be submitted by TBA @ 11:59 p.m.
Sac State's annual Homecoming Golf Cart Parade is coming back and bigger than ever! Sign up so that your golf cart can be JUDGED and for a chance to win the grand prize. Golf Cart Parade participants will take part in the Hornet Walk during the Homecoming Festival and display their carts in Hornet Stadium until the end of half-time. Additional details about decorating are in the guidelines. Stingers Up!
Golf Cart Parade participants must complete and submit the Homecoming Driver Authorization Checklist materials (DUE: TBA @ 11:59 p.m.).
Use the Golf Cart Parade sign-up form to sign-up your organization or department and submit your Homecoming Driver Authorization documents. Participants will receive a confirmation email once their Authorization Packet is received.
For additional parade questions, please contact Leha Hawkins at hawkins@csus.edu.
