October 19 – 24, 2026 · Houston
Homecoming
week
Coronation on Monday, the yard on Wednesday, both bands on Friday, the parade and kickoff on Saturday. The game is the finish, not the whole of it.
This lineup is provisional. Times and venues are confirmed by the Office of Student Affairs closer to the date, and ticketed events other than the game go on sale separately on TIXR.
- 01
Monday · Oct 19
Coronation
Mr. and Miss Texas Southern are crowned to open the week. Formal dress, and it fills up early.
- Where
- Granville M. Sawyer Auditorium
- Admission
- Ticketed
- 02
Wednesday · Oct 21
Yard Fest
Greek organizations take the yard between classes. Free, loud, and the unofficial start of the weekend.
- Where
- Tiger Walk
- Admission
- Free to attend
- 03
Thursday · Oct 22
Comedy & Concert Night
Student Government brings a headliner to campus the night before alumni arrive.
- Where
- H&PE Arena
- Admission
- Ticketed
- 04
Friday · Oct 23
Battle of the Bands Showcase
Ocean of Soul and the Human Jukebox share a field the night before kickoff. For a lot of people this is the main event.
- Where
- H&PE Arena
- Admission
- Ticketed
- 05
Saturday · Oct 24
Homecoming Parade
Floats, bands and chapters roll through the Third Ward in the morning, then the whole crowd moves south to Reliant Stadium.
- Where
- Wheeler Ave & Ennis St
- Admission
- Free to attend
- 06
Saturday · Oct 24
Tailgate Opens
Lots open four hours before kickoff. Chapter tents, grills, and the Jaguar section of the lot is welcome and expected.
- Where
- Reliant Stadium — Green & Yellow Lots
- Admission
- Free to attend
- 07
Saturday · Oct 24
Kickoff — TSU vs Southern
Two of the SWAC’s oldest programs, and two of the best bands in the country, under a closed roof.
- Where
- Reliant Stadium
- Admission
- Ticketed
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM CT
Everything ends at Reliant Stadium
The parade finishes in the Third Ward mid-morning and the whole crowd moves 4 miles south. Have your seat before then.