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Celebrate Homecoming 2026 with a week of school spirit, student traditions, and unforgettable experiences. Join fellow Eagles for exciting events, campus activities, and game-day celebrations as we come together to showcase our MSU pride!

monday, october 19

Pennant Palooza

Prefontaine Fireplace, 2nd Floor, ADUC | 5 - 7 p.m.

Join Campus Activities Board (CAB) to decorate your own pennant to show your MSU school spirit!

 

Tuesday, october 20

Campus Pep Rally

Centennial Eagle | Noon

MSU Faculty, Staff and Students are encouraged to gather along the boulevard to get in the Eagle spirit with performances from the MSU Marching Band, MSU Cheer and Dance teams!

Book Bedazzling

Camden Carroll Library, 1st Floor | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Bling out a book with your favorite book people and create the most captivating book of your friend group! All supplies will be provided.

 

wednesday, october 21

The 137 Concert

Button Auditorium | 6:30 p.m.

The concert will feature country music standout Chase Matthew as the main performer along with rising artist Tyra Madison as the additional opener.

PURCHASE TICKETS

 

Thursday, October 22

Morehead State University Homecoming Parade

Main Street Morehead | 6 p.m.

Take part in a long-standing MSU Homecoming tradition sponsored by Charlotte Mullins State Farm! Bring the whole family to enjoy floats, the MSU band and performances by MSU Cheer and Dance teams. A variety of exciting entries from campus and community organizations are sure to bring excitement to kick-off homecoming weekend.

Eagle Pep Rally

ADUC Prefontaine Pub | Immediately following parade

Join us for giveaways, drinks, music, pictures with Beaker and a short pep rally with MSU Cheer and Dance teams. Alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase for those 21 or over and with a valid ID. 200 Stuff-a-plush Eagles will be given while supplies last.

The 2026 Homecoming Court candidates will also be introduced.

Homecoming Court Family Feud

ADUC Theatre | Immediately following pep rally

We're giving a classic game show an MSU makeover! Alumni have been surveyed and asked a variety of Morehead State-themed questions. The Homecoming King and Queen candidates will go head-to-head to see who can guess the most popular alumni responses!

This event is sponsored by the Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA). 

 

friday, october 23

Blue & Gold Morning Brew at the Bell Tower

Campus Bell Tower | 9 – 10 a.m. 

Join fellow Morehead State faculty and staff for a morning gathering at the Bell Tower. Enjoy coffee, conversation, and the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across campus in one of MSU's most iconic spaces!

Residence Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony

Former Butler Hall Site | 1 p.m.

Join MSU President, Dr. Jay Morgan, Student Government Association (SGA) President, Molly Boyd, and other campus leaders for a special groundbreaking ceremony.

This new residence hall will be approximately 40,000 square foot and is going to include 80+ beds. This residence hall will open in 2028-29.

Blue and Gold Friday

Wear your MSU gear, and check in at one of the three locations to enter a drawing for $50 in Beaker Bucks!

Locations: Library Front Desk, ADUC Welcome Desk and Recreation & Wellness Center Front Desk

 

Saturday, October 24

Homecoming Tailgate Lot Opens

Eagle Rally Zone, Simms Stadium/AAC Parking Lot | 10 a.m.

Tailgating is a must during the Homecoming celebration! Make plans to set up a spread or mingle through the crowd of Eagles!

Eagle Walk

Eagle Rally Zone/Tailgate Area | 1:10 p.m.

Eagle fans get ready to cheer! The MSU Marching Band along with the MSU Cheerleaders will pep everyone up for the big Homecoming game! The game day tradition is sure to be a performance you don’t want to miss. Pack up your gear and follow the spirit into Phil Simms Stadium for the game!

Eagle Football Game

Phil Simms Stadium | 2 p.m.

Fill the stands at Simms Stadium and cheer on the MSU Eagles as they take on Stetson in this year's Homecoming game! As traditions stand, the presentation of the 2026 Homecoming Court will be announced and the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during halftime.