Wherever you go, go, 'gate!
October 16-17, 2026
We look forward to alumni returning to Colgate to join the campus community for a weekend of connection.
Featured Events
Friday, October 16
- 11 a.m.–5 p.m. - Welcome Center, Good Nature Building
- 5 p.m. - Women’s Field Hockey vs. Bucknell, Tyler’s Field
- 6 p.m. - ‘Short Documentary about a Giant Pencil’, Golden Auditorium
An award-winning, 22-minute documentary short directed by Daniel Straub captures a unique hyper-local phenomenon in Minneapolis, Minnesota, exploring themes of grassroots community resilience, collective art, and renewal in the face of natural destruction. Based on homeowners John Higgins ’92 and Amy Higgins ’92. - 7 p.m. - Men’s Ice Hockey vs. University of New Hampshire, Class of 1965 Arena
Men's Ice Hockey tickets must be purchased; digital tickets will be emailed. - 8–10 p.m. - Fiesta Latina, Hall of Presidents
Fiesta Latina will be an energetic, welcoming dance celebration designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together while increasing awareness and appreciation of Hispanic and Latin dance traditions. - 9 p.m.–1:00 a.m. - Recent Alumni Reception and Lounge, Good Nature Building
Saturday, October 17
- 10 a.m.–noon - Hall of Honor Brunch and Ceremony, Hall of Presidents
Biennial awards celebration to honor outstanding contributions to Colgate Athletics. - 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. - Annual Homecoming Football Tailgate, Maroon Council Lot
Generations of the Colgate community are invited to a tailgate lunch for students, alumni, guests, and their families. Food trucks, lawn games, and other activities will be included. - 1 p.m. - Football vs. Georgetown University, Andy Kerr Stadium
Football tickets must be purchased; digital tickets will be emailed. - 2:30 p.m. - Women’s Volleyball Pre-Game Reception, Victoria M. Chun '91, MA'94 and Susan Chun Academic Services Center
A reception will be held prior to the start of the volleyball match, in partnership with the Women’s Leadership Council, to celebrate the program’s continued success. - 3 p.m. - Homecoming Alumni Celebration, Good Nature Building
Homecoming weekend attendees will be invited to continue the celebration at the former Good Nature, with music, lawn games, and food. - 4 p.m. - Women’s Volleyball vs. American University, Cotterell Court
- 5 p.m. - Women’s Soccer vs. Loyola University, Beyer-Small Stadium
- 7 p.m. - Men’s Ice Hockey vs. University of New Hampshire, Class of 1965 Arena
Men's Ice Hockey tickets must be purchased; digital tickets will be emailed. - 8 p.m. - Lip Sync Battle, The Edge Cafe
Homecoming Photos
Scenes from Homecoming