As Eastern Michigan University's 2026 homecoming week kicks off, there are several events for students, staff, faculty and alumni to participate in to celebrate.
Kickoff Day — Mon, Oct. 12
From 3 to 6 p.m. on the Student Center Patio, the Homecoming Kickoff will begin. Students will have the chance to receive a stuffed animal eagle, paint the letter "E" in a craft activity, take a photo in front of the Block E and eat a sweet treat.
Hannah Fox picks up merch from the Eastern Michigan University Foundation booth at Eastern Michigan University's 2025 Homecoming Picnic, held at the Student Center on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Turn Up The Spirit and Trap Karaoke — Tue, Oct. 13
There will be spirit tables in the Student Center with giveaways and weekend event information.
An annual EMU homecoming tradition, trap karaoke will be held Tuesday night in the Student Center Ballroom. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and karaoke will be from 8 to 10 p.m.
Home At Eastern — Wed, Oct. 14
From 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the Student Center first floor and patio, there will be a homecoming picnic, a t-shirt swap activity, an opportunity for students to take photos with a bald eagle, a variety of games and music.
Show Your Eagle Spirit — Thu, Oct. 15
The spirit tables will be back in the Student Center with giveaways and weekend event information on Thursday.
The EMU College of Business will host a ceremony for the renovation of Pierce Hall at 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Students can register online on the EMU Homecoming website. There will also be a yard show at the University Park from 7-9 p.m.
Ignite the Night and EMU Pride — Fri, Oct. 16
The Homecoming parade will start at Ainsley at 6:15 p.m. and will go to Intramural Fields, featuring a golf-care parade of student organizations. There will be a bonfire following the parade at the Intramural Fields.
Tavierre Dunlap celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against Louisiana Lafayette during the 2025 homecoming game.
Homecoming Game Day — Sat, Oct. 17
Prior to the football game, EMU vs. Toledo, there will be an EMU Alumni and Friends Tailgate from 12:30-3 p.m. in the front lawn of Rynearson Stadium. The game will start at 3:30 p.m. at the Rynearson Stadium. Tickets for both the tailgate and the homecoming game can be found on the EMU Homecoming website.
