Schedule
2025 Illinois Homecoming Week Events
Sunday, September 21
- Homecoming 5K
- Anniversary Plaza (Illini Union), 1401 W. Green Street, Urbana
- Hit the street to kick off Illinois Homecoming Week in the annual Illinois Homecoming 5K race.
- Register and find more information: 2025 Homecoming 5K Race
- Hosted by: Student Alumni Ambassadors and the University of Illinois Alumni Association
- Homecoming Kickoff Event
- Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S. Lincoln Ave, Urbana
- Bring the family as we celebrate the start of homecoming week by dyeing the Alice Campbell Alumni Center fountain orange and enjoying a pancake breakfast.
- Hosted by: Illinois Alumni Association
Wednesday, September 24
- Greeks Support Homecoming BBQ
- Washington Park
- Hosted by: Illini Union Board
- Global Talent Show
- Hosted by: International Student and Scholar Services
Thursday, September 25
- Student Entertainment
- Hosted by: Illini Union Board
- Alumni Gala (invite only)
- Hosted by: Illinois Alumni Association
- International Day Event
- Hosted by: International Education
Friday, September 26
- Homecoming Parade
- Hosted by: Greeks Support Homecoming
Saturday, September 27
- Grange Grove (and various lots) Tailgating
- Prior to and throughout the football game.
- Hosted by: Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Football Game vs. USC
- Cheer on Illinois Football as they take on USC.
- Tickets are sold through the Fighting Illini.
- Hosted by: Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Saturday Night Live: Homecoming Edition – After the football game
- Downtown Champaign
- Join us in downtown Champaign for a special celebration featuring bands, performers, activities, Block Is designed by local artists and restaurant specials.
- Hosted by: 40 North
*Does not include ALL events hosted by colleges and academic departments