Homecoming 2025: 'Ignite the Roar'

"Ignite the Roar" is this year's Homecoming and Family Weekend theme-and we invite the entire Buffalo State community to roar as one as we celebrate all things Buffalo State!

Join us Monday, September 29, through Sunday, October 5, for a full week of exciting events and activities.

Homecoming brings together students, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners to celebrate our shared Bengal pride. From campus-wide events and signature programs to gatherings and academic showcases, this week is designed to reflect the vibrancy, resilience, and unity of Buffalo State. Visit the Homecoming website for more information.

Here is a day-by-day look at the schedule of events:

Saturday, September 27
Homecoming Chess Tournament
9:30 a.m.
Bacon Hall

Monday, September 29
Commuter Connections Brunch
8:00-10:30 a.m.
Perry Quad

Poetry Slam at the Planetarium: "Stars Can't Shine Without Darkness"
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
Co-hosted by Africana Studies and the Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium

Tuesday, September 30
Benji's Birthday
Noon-2:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Upper Lobby

Roar & Pour
Buffalo State faculty and staff are invited to celebrate Homecoming with our Elmwood Village Association neighbors during happy hour at Campus House. $5.50 per person includes 1 drink and appetizers.
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Campus House
Register here. >

Wednesday, October 1
Women's Soccer Game vs. Morrisville
4:00 p.m.
Coyer Field

AASO Apollo Night/Talent Show
7:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Social Hall

Thursday, October 2
Guest Speaker: Nate Evans Jr.
Noon-2:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Social Hall

Alumni Concert and Reception
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Ciminelli Recital Hall

Midnight Madness Recreation Night and 3-on-3 Student Basketball Tournament
9:00 p.m.-midnight
Houston Gym

Friday, October 3
Africana Studies Event
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Social Hall

Homecoming Alumni Welcome Back Reception
5:00-7:00 p.m.
JVL Alumni & Visitor Center

BSU Homecoming 2025 Comedy Night: Preacher Lawson
7:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall

Benji's Block Party
7:00-11:00 p.m.
The Plaza

Saturday, October 4
Bengals, Bagels, & Buffalo Tours
Enjoy breakfast and games inside of the SAMC Atrium before heading out on a guided bus tour of Buffalo/Elmwood Village, hosted by 716 Limousine. Tours starting every hour. $5.50 per person includes bagel breakfast and free tour of Buffalo hosted by 716 Limos.
10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Science and Mathematics Complex Atrium, Parking in Lot I-37

Register here. >

Men's Soccer Game vs. SUNY Canton
11:00 a.m.
Coyer Field

Buffalo State Tailgate Event: Free to attend, $5.50 per meal presale.
1:30-4:00 p.m.
Sports Arena

Register here. >

Homecoming Football Game: Buffalo State vs. Union College
with Buffalo State Homecoming Royal Court at Halftime
4:00 p.m.
Coyer Field

AASO Y2K Undergraduate Homecoming Party
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Houston Gym

*Please note: In addition to the events above, there are a wide array of community events hosted by community members and organizations during Homecoming week. They are not university-sponsored events.

Photos by Jesse Steffan-Colucci, Buffalo State photographer.