Events

Homecoming Kick-Off with Residence Hall Association (RHA)

Monday, October 21st – 6pm – 8pm
Student Centers Plaza

Come kick off Homecoming Week with our annual pep rally! Grab free food and hang out with the University of Houston Football Team, the Spirit of Houston, and Shasta, and Sasha! Check out the event to be introduced to the 2024 Homecoming Court!

Stuff-A-Coog

Tuesday, October 22nd – 11:30am – 1:30pm
Student Center Plaza

Channel your inner cougar! Students, faculty, and staff come together to create and take home custom plushie cougars that represent school spirit.

The College Tour Premiere Launch Party

Tuesday, October 22nd – 4pm – 5pm
Student Center South- Ballroom

Celebrate the grand premiere of Amazon Prime’s The College Tour episode featuring 10 UH students as they tell their unique college experiences. Light food and beverages provided, along with an interactive 360 photobooth! Learn More.

Strut Your Stuff

Tuesday, October 22nd – 7pm – 10pm
Student Center South- Houston Room

Enjoy a night of Spirit Cup teams competing in a talent show-style competition full of skits, dancing, and music. See the teams show off their talent and get a chance to see some special guest judges.

Faculty Lightning Talks

Wednesday, October 23rd – 11am – 1pm
Student Center South- Ballroom

Join us for engaging TED Talk-style presentations featuring amazing faculty from across UH! They’ll be highlighting their innovative ideas, research, and unique insights. Food provided with RSVP (now closed).

Bed Races

Wednesday, October 23rd – 7pm – 10pm
TDECU Stadium, Gate 2

Join in the fun! Spirit Cup Teams get to decorate beds and then compete in a tournament- style race next to the TDECU Stadium. After the tournament ends, students can also participate in bed racing activities.

CANstruction with Metropolitan Volunteer Program (MVP)

Thursday, October 24th – 11:30am – 2:30pm
Student Centers Plaza

Homecoming Spirit Cup Teams will construct can sculptures that are sure to impress! Come out and grab some food, vote for your favorite sculpture and enjoy music while these CANstructions come to life. In collaboration with MVP, the food donations collected at this event will be donated to Cougar Cupboard and Manna House.

Homecoming Concert with SPB

Thursday, October 24th – 7:30pm – 10pm
Lynn Eusan Park

Come out to Lynn Eusan Park to see Waka Flocka Flame headline the SPB Homecoming Concert! Doors open at 7:30pm, and the show starts at 8:15pm. See you there!

Rock the Campus with MVP

Friday, October 25th – 10am – 12:30pm
Start at Student Center Plaza

Rock the campus is a camps-wide clean up and beautification event during Homecoming. We will participate in various activities like weeding, trash pick-up, and other outdoor activities. We will be volunteering all around campus from 9am- 11am and heading back to the Student Center Plaza for food and cool giveaways!

Cougar Block Party

Friday, October 25th – 7pm – 10pm
Lynn Eusan Park

The Cougar Block Party is a vibrant event where students, faculty, and staff can choose their own adventure in a festive fall fair setting. The event features a variety of activities, including a stroll off, mini pumpkin painting, and more. It's a lively celebration with something for everyone, encouraging participants to explore and enjoy different experiences.

Homecoming Game vs. University of Utah

Saturday, October 26th – 6pm
TDECU Stadium

Join us for a thrilling celebration at our annual Homecoming Game! This exciting event brings together students, alumni, faculty, and families to cheer on our Cougars as they take on the Utah Utes! Don’t miss the halftime show featuring performances by the marching band and cheerleaders, along with the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen!
Let’s make this Homecoming unforgettable — Co Coogs!

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Faculty/Staff Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, October 26th – Time TBD
TDECU Stadium

The University of Houston Cougars take on the Utah Utes and we want you, your families, and colleagues to join us for tailgate festivities and the homecoming game. While the game time has yet to be confirmed, we encourage you to please reserve your spot for this faculty & staff tradition by filling out the UH Faculty & Staff Tailgate RSVP form.

To get your complimentary ticket, visit uhcougars.com/promo and use the special promo code 24SCT. Aside from receiving a complimentary ticket, faculty and staff can purchase additional tickets at a discounted rate of $10. Limited game tickets are available, so please plan now to attend. Claim your complimentary ticket and purchase any additional ones you may need today!

RSVP now to avoid missing out on fun, fajitas, and Cougar football!

Party in the Plaza (Homecoming Tailgate for UH Alumni)

Saturday, October 26 – Time TBD
TDECU Stadium

Once you’re in the “Party,” you can head to the group tent you were invited to or hang out with the general alumni in the parking lot. We’ll have food trucks, games, live music, photo ops, and autograph sessions! Learn more about Alumni 2024 Homecoming here.

UH Alumni Association Virtual Livestream

Saturday, October 26th – Time TBD
Virtual

Don’t miss the action—tune in for an exciting live-streaming event one hour before kickoff, featuring exclusive updates from UH leaders, alumni spotlights, and a live performance by the Spirit of Houston. Register Now! Learn more about Alumni 2024 Homecoming here.