Last verified August 8, 2026. FratRings is an independent planning resource and is not an event organizer. Dates and details can change; always confirm with the official university page before booking.
HBCU homecoming season brings alumni, students, families, bands, and Divine Nine communities together across the country. This guide focuses on major 2026 celebrations that we could verify directly with official university or athletics sources. We removed previously listed dates and links that were not supported by the schools themselves.
Verified Major HBCU Homecoming Dates for 2026
| School | Homecoming dates | Main game / day | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehouse College | October 10, 2026 | October 10 vs. Savannah State | Morehouse Homecoming |
| Morgan State University | October 4–11, 2026 | Homecoming Day: October 10 | Morgan State Homecoming |
| Howard University | October 11–18, 2026 | October 17 vs. Morehouse | Howard University Calendar |
| Jackson State University | October 17, 2026 | October 17 vs. Florida A&M | Jackson State Athletics |
| Florida A&M University | October 19–24, 2026 | October 24 vs. Arkansas–Pine Bluff | FAMU Official Calendar |
| North Carolina A&T State University | October 25–November 1, 2026 | October 31 vs. Elon | N.C. A&T Centennial Homecoming |
What Changed in This Guide
The earlier version included unverified dates, duplicate schools, and several links that pointed to unrelated universities. Those entries have been removed. The headline was also changed from “complete schedule” to “verified major dates” so the page accurately reflects its scope.
Highlights to Know
Morehouse College — October 10
Morehouse confirms Homecoming for Saturday, October 10, in Atlanta. The official page lists the matchup against Savannah State and says the complete event schedule will be released separately. Check the school page for current ticketing and entry information.
Morgan State University — October 4–11
Morgan’s official homecoming site lists a full week of programming from October 4 through October 11, with Homecoming Day on Saturday, October 10. Use the official site for parade, gala, alumni, campus, and game updates.
Howard University — October 11–18
Howard’s academic calendar confirms Homecoming Week from Sunday, October 11, through Sunday, October 18. The university’s official football announcement identifies the October 17 game against Morehouse as the Homecoming game.
Jackson State University — October 17
Jackson State Athletics labels the October 17 home game against Florida A&M as Homecoming. The published schedule lists a 2 p.m. kickoff in Jackson, Mississippi; verify any later broadcast or timing changes on the official athletics page.
Florida A&M University — October 19–24
FAMU’s official calendar identifies the October 24 game against Arkansas–Pine Bluff as Homecoming, while university materials mark October 19–23 as Homecoming Week. Look to official FAMU channels for the final campus-event lineup.
N.C. A&T Centennial Homecoming — October 25–November 1
The 100th edition of the Greatest Homecoming on Earth runs October 25 through November 1 in Greensboro. The official centennial page lists the October 31 game against Elon along with the parade, stepshow, concerts, and alumni programming.
Before You Book
- Confirm the date on the university’s official homecoming or athletics page.
- Buy tickets only through official university or authorized ticket channels.
- Check parking, bag, entry, and campus safety rules shortly before travel.
- Use refundable travel reservations when the full schedule has not yet been released.
- Review accessibility information and event-specific age restrictions on the official listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this every HBCU homecoming in 2026?
No. This is a verified tracker of major celebrations with current official confirmation. We will add schools as their official dates and reliable event pages become available.
Why do homecoming week and game day have different dates?
Many universities schedule several days of alumni, student, cultural, and campus events around one main football game. This guide shows the full week when the university has published it and separately identifies the main game or day.
Where should I get the latest schedule?
Use the official source linked in the table. Event times, venues, tickets, and policies may be updated after this guide is published.
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