The ultimate Hoosier week

Get involved
From showing off your royal wave to marching in the parade, there are several ways to be more involved with this year’s Homecoming events.

Practice your royal wave
Apply to be part of Homecoming Court. Two members of the court will be crowned at halftime of the Homecoming football game and each receive $500 scholarships.

Homecoming parade
Register your student organization in the Homecoming parade and be part of an IU tradition. Learn more about the Homecoming parade.

Compete for points
The Grand Champion winners will be announced at halftime of the Homecoming game. Learn more and sign up for competition points.
IU Homecoming Week 2026
We can't wait to celebrate all things IU! We can't wait to celebrate all things IU! Here's a preview of what we have planned for the week of October 25. Check back for more events as Homecoming approaches.
Residence Hall Association’s Kickoff to Homecoming
Sunday, October 257–9 p.m. Wright Quad: Enjoy a football goal post, yard games, a fire pit, s’mores and free food to kickoff the week!
IUSAA Blood Drive
Monday, October 2610 a.m.–4 p.m. IMU Georgian Room
IUSAA Blood Drive
Tuesday, October 2710 a.m.–4 p.m. DeVault Alumni Center
SAB Bloomington Classic Sign Making Competition
Wednesday, October 286 p.m. Bill Armstrong Stadium: Make a sign to show support for your favorite teams and cyclists by making your own signs to cheer on the athletes!
IUSF Bloomington Classic
Wednesday, October 287 p.m. Bill Armstrong Stadium: Check out this year's cyclists at the Fall Bloomington Classic.
IUSF Trike race
Wednesday, October 28Compete in a trike race with your group (4 people per team) during a break in the Bloomington Classic race at Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, October 27. The trike race will take place at approximately 8:30 p.m. and your entire team will need to be there.
Treats with the Greeks on David Baker Ave
Wednesday, October 283–5 p.m. David Baker Ave: IU Panhellenic Association in collaboration with the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council- is hosting the annual "Treats with the Greeks" event on David Baler Ave. Treats with the Greeks provides the Bloomington community children a chance to interact and engage with Indiana University undergraduate students in a safe and positive environment while trick or treating.
IUSAA Ride or Dye
Wednesday, October 285–7 p.m. Come grab your free Homecoming T-shirt and stick around to tie dye in Dunn Meadow.
U Bring Change To Mind Movie Screening
Wednesday, October 287 p.m. IU Cinema: Join us for a screening of Common Denominator Episode 1: Noah Kahan, an unreleased documentary about humankind, followed by a facilitated student discussion.
U Bring Change to Mind Future Friends Club with Kanso
Wednesday, October 28Social Club Phone-Free Experience with Kanso. Drop your phone at the door and come through to hang out, eat free pizza, spin good music, and dive into conversations from doom scrolling to college burnout. Skip the scroll, meet people outside your usual circle, and build genuine Future Friends.
U Bring Change To Mind Future Friends: Concert with Chelsea Cutler and Corey Harper
Thursday, October 297 p.m. Buskirk-Chumley Theater: More than a concert — a community experience built for presence. Mental health advocate Kevin Hines delivers a message of hope and resilience and asks students to put their phones away. Then Chelsea Cutler and Corey Harper take the stage to sing, celebrate and connect. Tickets can be purchased at the Buskirk-Chumley box office.
Culture of Care Scare and Care
Thursday, October 2911 a.m. –2 p.m. IMU: Culture of Care is hosting a large event encapsulating all of our committees of Sexual Health and Well-Being, Respect, Drugs and Alcohol Awareness, and Mental Health with tables discussing cultural appropriation, consent, and other safety measures. These would include 'Hole in One', 'My Culture is Not Your Costume', and 'My Costume is Not Your Consent'.
IU Dance Marathon Hoosierween Bingo Night
Thursday, October 297–9 p.m. Ballentine 003: Join us for a Bingo night with lots of fun and prizes!
Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 305:30 p.m. on Kirkwood Ave: The Homecoming parade is coming back to Kirkwood!
Union Board Homecoming Carnival
Friday, October 30Immediately following the parade, join the Union Board in Dunn Meadow for a Homecoming Carnival.
Homecoming Huddle & Football Game
Saturday, October 31During the game at Memorial Stadium, stay tuned for the announcement of the Homecoming Court Royalty and points competition winners!
Questions?
Contact Eryn Wisler, IUAA director of student engagement at ewisler@iu.edu, or Elise Erwin, SAA Homecoming steering committee chair at elerwin@iu.edu.