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
- University
Gospel Concert
Location TBD
Monday
October 19
Dark night
Tuesday
October 20
Dark night
Wednesday
October 21
- University
Pam and William Royall Fine Arts Building Grand Opening
Industrial Hall
Thursday
October 22
- University
Clergy Fellowship Breakfast
- Alumni
7 on 7 Alumni Flag Football Game
- Student
Royal Court Coronation
Living & Learning Center
- Alumni
Alumni Meet and Greet
Friday
October 23
- Alumni
Carol S. McCall Awards Breakfast
- Student
Yard Fest
- Student
- Alumni
40 for 40 Day Party
Purchase tickets - Alumni
Saturday
October 24
- University
Homecoming Game — VUU vs. Shaw University
Kickoff 1:00 PM · $30 general admission · Hovey Field
- University
- University
Homecoming Concert on the Lawn
Sponsored by Trustee Necole Parker
Sunday
October 25
- Alumni
Alumni Worship Experience
Allix B. James Chapel
Tailgate · Concert on the lawn
Passes & Tickets
Panther Suite
Elevated game day hospitality above Hovey Field.
Premium
- —Private suite seating for the Homecoming Game
- —Hospitality and premium views
- —Limited availability
Alumni Events
Signature alumni gatherings across Homecoming Week.
Varies
- —40 for 40 Day Party
- —Classes in Reunion Dinner
- —Homecoming Step Show
The Stages
Game Day & Tailgating
Hovey Field
The heart of Saturday. Tailgating opens across Hovey and the Belgian Lawn before a 1:00 PM kickoff against Shaw University.
Concert on the Lawn
Belgian Lawn
Open-air stage for the Homecoming Concert on the Lawn, sponsored by Trustee Necole Parker, and daytime tailgate overflow.
Worship
Allix B. James Chapel
Home of the closing Alumni Worship Experience on Sunday morning. The opening-night Gospel Concert location is to be announced.
Grand Opening
Industrial Hall
Ribbon cutting and first public look at the Pam and William Royall Fine Arts program, hosted 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 the Living & Learning Center.
Step Show
Barco-Stevens Gymnasium
Greek life takes the floor for the Homecoming Step Show, headlined by Zeddy Will.
Know before you go
Parking
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.
Mail-in Payment
Virginia Union UniversityDivision of Institutional Advancement
1500 North Lombardy Street
Richmond, VA 23220
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
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