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Howard University

The Mecca Returns

Oct 11–17 · Washington, DC

Homecoming week

Oct. 11–17, 2026

Game day

Sat. Oct. 17, 2026

Location

Greene Stadium, Washington, DC

Kickoff

3:30 PM ET

The main event

BisonvsMorehouse

Greene Stadium, Washington, DC · 3:30 PM ET

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Plan your return

The week

61 events live · 1240 Greeks on the yard

Mon · 6:00 PM

Coronation of Mister & Miss Howard

01

Student Government · Main Auditorium

OfficialFree

Tue · 7:30 PM

Gospel Explosion

02

Campus Ministries · Memorial Chapel

StudentFree

Wed · 12:00 PM

Yard Fest & Stroll Off

03

NPHC Council · The Yard

Greek$10

Wed · 9:00 PM

Comedy Jam

04

Campus Activities Board · Student Center Ballroom

Student$25

Thu · 8:00 PM

Homecoming Concert

05

Athletics · Greene Stadium

Official$45

Fri · 12:00 PM

Yardfest Day 1 · Concert

06

Howard University · The Yard (Upper Quad)

Student$

Fri · 7:00 PM

Alumni Class Reunion Gala

07

Alumni Association · Grand Ballroom, Downtown

Alumni$75

Fri · 11:00 PM

Homecoming After Party

08

City Nightlife Partners · Republic Lounge

City$30

Sat · 12:00 PM

Yardfest Day 2 · Reunion Day

09

Howard University · The Yard (Upper Quad)

Alumni$

Sat · 3:30 PM ET

Homecoming Game vs Morehouse

10

Howard Athletics · Greene Stadium, Washington, DC

Official$

Sat · 9:00 AM

Homecoming Parade

11

University Marshal · University Drive

OfficialFree

Sat · 11:00 AM

Tailgate Village & Vendor Row

12

WeHOME Vendors · Lot C

VendorFree

Sat · 5:00 PM

Battle of the Bands

13

Marching Band · Greene Stadium

OfficialIncluded

Sun · TBA

Homecoming Vespers & Coronation

14

Howard University · Cramton Auditorium

OfficialFree

Sun · 10:00 AM

Homecoming Worship Service

15

Chapel · Memorial Chapel

OfficialFree

Sun · 1:00 PM

Farewell Day Party

16

Class of 2014 · Rooftop Terrace

Alumni$20

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Parking & Shuttle

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