Events

Homecoming festivities bring students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members together to celebrate èßäÉçÇø and generate campus spirit and pride. Reunite with the memories, people and places that made your CU experience special at one — or all — of the events.

Please note that class reunions and the annual Alumni Awards ceremony are now part of the new Alumni Weekend in the spring. Save the date for April 10–13, 2026.Ìý

Join fellow Buffs at one (or all!) of our signature Alumni Homecoming events and get ready to show your black and gold pride!

Plus, a special offer for our favorite Buffs: Register for Homecoming events before the Buffs football season kicks off on Aug. 29 to be entered in a giveaway for an exclusive CU swag pack.

You must be present at the Homecoming Tailgate to win.

Alumni Homecoming Events

Spirit Day
Buffs on Tap
Homecoming Parade, Stampede and Pep Rally
Homecoming Tailgate
Homecoming Football Game

School and College Homecoming Events

CU Engineering Homecoming Tailgate

Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 2.5 hours before kickoff
Location: Outside the Engineering Center

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$15 registration in advance; $20 admission at the door. 17 and under are FREE.

Leeds Football Pregame

Festivities include music, photo ops, giveaways and more. Concession-style food and drink will be available for purchase and registration is required. This event will sell out, so register now! Football game tickets sold separately.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 1
Time: 2 hours before kickoff
Location: Engebretson Quad

$5 admission per person if registered in advance;Ìý$10 admission at the door. 17 and under are FREE.

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