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Virginia Union University

Panther Pride Weekend

Oct 18–24 · Richmond, VA

Homecoming week

Oct. 18–24, 2026

Game day

Sat. Oct. 24, 2026

Location

Hovey Stadium, Richmond, VA

Kickoff

1:00 PM ET

The main event

PanthersvsShaw

Hovey Stadium, Richmond, VA · 1:00 PM ET

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The week

28 events live · 480 Greeks on the yard

Mon · 6:00 PM

Coronation of Mister & Miss Virginia Union

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 Quad

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 · Hovey Field

Official$45

Fri · 7:00 PM

Alumni Class Reunion Gala

06

Alumni Association · Grand Ballroom, Downtown

Alumni$75

Fri · 11:00 PM

Homecoming After Party

07

City Nightlife Partners · Republic Lounge

City$30

Sat · 1:00 PM ET

Homecoming Game vs Shaw

08

Virginia Union Athletics · Hovey Stadium, Richmond, VA

Official$

Sat · 9:00 AM

Homecoming Parade

09

University Marshal · University Drive

OfficialFree

Sat · 11:00 AM

Tailgate Village & Vendor Row

10

WeHOME Vendors · Lot C

VendorFree

Sat · 5:00 PM

Battle of the Bands

11

Marching Band · Hovey Field

OfficialIncluded

Sun · 10:00 AM

Homecoming Worship Service

12

Chapel · Memorial Chapel

OfficialFree

Sun · 1:00 PM

Farewell Day Party

13

Class of 2014 · Rooftop Terrace

Alumni$20

TBD · TBA

VUU Homecoming Week Celebration

14

Virginia Union University · Richmond, VA

OfficialFree

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