Homecoming Week brings campus, community celebrations

Cardinal pride is soaring as Lamar University celebrates Homecoming 2025, bringing together students, alumni and the community for a week of spirit, tradition and activities leading up to Saturday's big game.

The Lamar Cardinals (2-0 in conference, 5-1 overall) will face UT Rio Grande Valley at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in Provost Umphrey Stadium.

Events marked with an asterisk (*) are student-only events. Many athletic events, the bonfire/pep rally, classic car show, art exhibits and tailgates are open to alumni and the wider community.

Homecoming Week Schedule:

Monday, Oct. 13

• All Day: Vote for Royal Court - Choose your favorites to represent LU.*
• 8:30-10:30 a.m.: Wake Up to Homecoming - Free breakfast on the Quad.*
• 5-6 p.m.: Pre-Bonfire Kickback - Field games at Cardinal Park. Grab a food voucher for the Bonfire.*
• 6:30-9 p.m.: Bonfire & Royal Court Showcase - Spindletop Boomtown Museum.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

• All Day: Vote for Royal Court continues.
• 7 p.m.: Patio Night: Mum Factory - Rec Center Patio. Create DIY Homecoming mums and corsages.*

Wednesday, Oct. 15

• All Day: Vote for Royal Court continues.
• 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Hire A Cardinal Career Fair - Montagne Center. Open to all majors.
• 5 p.m.: LU Softball vs. San Jacinto College - Softball Complex, free admission.
• 7-8 p.m.: Coach's Show - Rec Center Patio. Head Coach Pete Rossomando previews the Homecoming matchup.
• 8-10 p.m.: NPHC Hump Night - Setzer Student Center Atrium.*

Thursday, Oct. 16

• 7:30 a.m.: Resource Market - Gentry Hall at Cardinal Village.
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Spiceful - Dining Hall.
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Cardinal Craze - Custom crafts and giveaways at the Setzer Student Center.*
• 6 p.m.: LU Volleyball vs. University of the Incarnate Word - McDonald Gym. Free with LU ID.

Friday, Oct. 17

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Show Us Your Red - Pep rally and LU swag at the Setzer Student Center.*
• 6 p.m.: Homecoming Concert - Neches FCU Arena at the Montagne Center, featuring G Herbo and the announcement of Royal Court winners.*

Saturday, Oct. 18 - Game Day!

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Big Red's Ride Classic & Antique Car Show - Spindletop Boomtown Museum.
• 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Free Art Events - Dishman Art Museum.
• 11 a.m.: LU Volleyball vs. Houston Christian University - McDonald Gym.
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Boomtown Tailgate - Plummer Lawn, Lot E-3.
• 12:15 p.m.: Cardinal Walk - Meet the team before kickoff.
• 2-2:40 p.m.: Showcase of Southeast Texas Tailgate Show and Pre-Game Show.
• 3 p.m.: Kickoff - LU Football vs. UT Rio Grande Valley - Provost Umphrey Stadium.

For the full schedule, tickets and tailgating details, visit https://http://www.lamar.edu/homecoming