Game Day
Saturday kickoff against Shaw University, 1:00 PM at Hovey Field.
$30
- —$30 general admission
- —FREE — VUU students with school ID
- —FREE — children under 8 years old
- —Ticket office: 804-257-5752
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“Built by Union, Powered by Legacy” honors our past while energizing our future. Every event, every gathering, and every moment of Homecoming Week 2026 will reflect this powerful call to celebrate who we are and where we're going together.
Homecoming week on the yard
The Lineup
StudentAlumniUniversity
Sunday
October 18
- Student
Pep Rally & Field Day
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- University
Gospel Concert
5:00 PM · United Nations Church · 214 Cowardin Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224
Purchase tickets - Student
Movie Night: A Different World Watch Party
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Monday
October 19
- Student
Find the Panther
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Student
Roller Skate Night
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Barco-Stevens Gymnasium
Tuesday
October 20
- University
- Student
Alumni Career Panel & Mixer
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Amazon/Alumni Team Activation
- University
William A. & Pamela K. Royall Fine Arts Building Naming Ceremony & Museum Grand Opening
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Industrial Hall
RSVP - Student
Pool Tournament
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Student
Midnight Breakfast
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM · Dining Hall
Wednesday
October 21
- Student
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Trey Lewis
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Wall Auditorium
- Student
PUMA on Radar Activation
12:00 PM
- Student
Silent Headphone Darty & Food Truck Rodeo
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · The Square
- Student
The VUU Uniform Initiative: The Panther Collective
Doors 7:00 PM · Presentation 7:30 PM · Reception 8:00 – 9:30 PM · RSVP required · Industrial Hall
- Student
Midnight Madness
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM · Barco-Stevens Gymnasium
Thursday
October 22
- University
Clergy Fellowship Breakfast
9:00 AM
- Student
SGA Installation
11:00 AM · Reception to follow at 12:00 PM in the Library Lecture Hall · Coburn Hall
- Alumni
7 on 7 Alumni Flag Football Game
5:00 PM
- Student
Royal Court Coronation
7:00 PM · Reception to follow at 9:00 PM in the Library Atrium · Coburn Hall
- Alumni
Meet & Greet Reception
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Marriott Hotel · 4240 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA
Friday
October 23
- Alumni
- Alumni
General Body Meeting
Immediately following the Awards Breakfast · VUU Alumni only · VUU Living and Learning Center
- Alumni
- Alumni
Classes in Reunion Dinner
5:00 PM · Classes ending in 1's and 6's · VUU Living and Learning Center
Purchase tickets - Student
- Student
Yard Fest & Fashion Show Experience
Amazon/Alumni Team Activation · The Yard
Saturday
October 24
- University
- University
Homecoming Game — VUU vs. Shaw University
Kickoff 1:00 PM · $30 general admission · Hovey Field
- Student
The Panther Collective
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Young alumni and current students · Ellison Square
Sunday
October 25
- Alumni
Alumni Worship Experience
Allix B. James Chapel
Tailgate · Game day
Game Day Tickets
Panther Suite
Elevated game day hospitality above Hovey Field.
Premium
- —Private suite seating for the Homecoming Game
- —Hospitality and premium views
- —Limited availability
More Homecoming Tickets
Gospel Concert
Sunday, October 18 at 5:00 PM — United Nations Church, 214 Cowardin Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224.
Purchase tickets
The Stages
Game Day & Tailgating
Hovey Field
The heart of Saturday. Tailgating opens across Hovey and the Belgian Lawn from 8:00 AM before a 1:00 PM kickoff against Shaw University.
Tailgating
Belgian Lawn
Game day tailgating alongside Hovey Field, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Saturday.
Worship
Allix B. James Chapel
Home of the closing Alumni Worship Experience on Sunday morning.
Gospel Concert
United Nations Church
Sunday, October 18 at 5:00 PM — 214 Cowardin Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224.
Grand Opening
William A. & Pamela K. Royall Fine Arts Building & VUU Museum
Ribbon cutting and first public look at the William A. & Pamela K. Royall Fine Arts Building and VUU Museum, hosted in Industrial Hall midweek during Homecoming Week.
Yard Fest
The Yard
Center of student life — Yard Fest and the Pep Rally bring the campus together. Royal Court Coronation is held in Coburn Hall.
Step Show
Barco-Stevens Gymnasium
Greek life takes the floor for the Homecoming Step Show, headlined by Zeddy Will.
Know before you go
Parking
No parking on campus without a student ID, staff ID, or tailgating parking pass. Campus lots open 8:00 AM Saturday; overflow shuttles run from Lombardy Street.
Accessibility
ADA seating and accessible entrances available at every stage on request.
Game Day Tickets
$30 general admission. FREE for VUU students with school ID and children under 8. Ticket office: 804-257-5752.
Tailgate & Vending
Tailgate Registration
Complete the online application for Tailgate or Vending Registration, then submit your payment. Please read and confirm that you have read and understood the new policies and procedures.
Step 1 (Vendors)
Game Day Vendors Application
Only accepting apparel vendors. Food vending is sold out.
Open formMail-in Payment
Virginia Union UniversityDivision of Institutional Advancement
1500 North Lombardy Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Homecoming 2026
Registration Form
Complete the form below to register.
Homecoming 2026 Info
Questions about events, sponsorship, or alumni programming? The Homecoming 2026 Committee is here to help.
- homecoming@vuu.edu
- Phone
- (804) 257-5600
- Campus
- 1500 North Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Presented by
- Amazon
