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Tiger Pride Weekend

Oct 11–17 · Jackson, MS

Homecoming week

Oct. 11–17, 2026

Game day

Sat. Oct. 17, 2026

Location

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS

Kickoff

2:00 PM CT

The main event

TigersvsFlorida A&M

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS · 2:00 PM CT

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Plan your return

The week

52 events live · 980 Greeks on the yard

Mon · 6:00 PM

Coronation of Mister & Miss Jackson State

01

Student Government · Main Auditorium

OfficialFree

Tue · 7:30 PM

Gospel Explosion

02

Campus Ministries · Memorial Chapel

StudentFree

Wed · TBA

Thee Homecoming Concert

03

Jackson State University · Jackson, MS

Student$

Wed · 12:00 PM

Yard Fest & Stroll Off

04

NPHC Council · The Plaza

Greek$10

Wed · 9:00 PM

Comedy Jam

05

Campus Activities Board · Student Center Ballroom

Student$25

Thu · 8:00 PM

Homecoming Concert

06

Athletics · Veterans Memorial Stadium

Official$45

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 · TBA

Homecoming Parade

09

Jackson State University · Downtown Jackson

OfficialFree

Sat · 2:00 PM CT

Homecoming Game vs Florida A&M

10

Jackson State Athletics · Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS

Official$

Sat · 11:00 AM

Tailgate Village & Vendor Row

11

WeHOME Vendors · Lot C

VendorFree

Sat · 5:00 PM

Battle of the Bands

12

Marching Band · Veterans Memorial Stadium

OfficialIncluded

Sun · 10:00 AM

Homecoming Worship Service

13

Chapel · Memorial Chapel

OfficialFree

Sun · 1:00 PM

Farewell Day Party

14

Class of 2014 · Rooftop Terrace

Alumni$20

TBD · TBA

NPHC Step Show

15

JSU NPHC Council · Jackson, MS

Greek$

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