We might be biased, but Homecoming weekend in Bloomington is one of the best times of the year—it’s a chance to reconnect with friends and relive your favorite IU traditions. The IUAA hosts events throughout the weekend, including the parade on Friday evening and a members-only tailgate on Saturday.
Make plans now to join us Oct. 20–21 for IU Homecoming 2023 and relive all the things that made you fall in love with Bloomington!
Friday night, line Woodlawn Avenue for the annual Homecoming parade, which steps off at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, we’ll kick off game day bright and early with the Hoosier Huddle, an IUAA members-only tailgate, before the Hoosiers take on Rutgers.
Kick off game day with the Hoosier Huddle—a family-friendly IUAA Homecoming tailgate just for our members! Join fellow IU alumni and friends for food, entertainment, and festivities before heading over to Memorial Stadium to cheer on the Hoosiers.
Members—be on the lookout for more details and your exclusive invitation to this special IUAA event. Not a current member of the IUAA? Join today!
The IU Student Alumni Association (SAA) is as a student-based extension of the IUAA and is responsible for Homecoming activities and programs for students. From showing off a royal wave to marching in the parade, students have a week-long Homecoming celebration hosted by SAA.
With a full schedule of events, questions are sure to arise. We’ve got the answers, plus tips and tricks to make the most of the weekend.
The route starts at the intersection of 17th Street and Woodlawn Avenue, runs south on Woodlawn, turns east on 13th Street, turns north on Fee Lane, then heads west back to 17th and Woodlawn. Kick off the weekend with this iconic family-friendly event!
Parking on campus and in Bloomington can be a breeze when you know what to expect; however, things might get a little tricky Homecoming weekend. Visit the Office of Parking Operations’ webpage for a campus map and additional info.
Parking Pro Tips:
The parking lots around Memorial Stadium and the grass tailgating fields open five hours prior to kickoff. Traffic to Bloomington and around town will be heavy, so allow plenty of time to get here.
Don’t forget: Tents and large tarps, glass bottles, and kegs are not permitted. For more tailgating and game-day policies, visit the Memorial Stadium Policies webpage.
Fans can gather two hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff on the east side of Memorial Stadium to show their support for the Hoosiers as they take their pre-game walk. The Marching Hundred and the cheerleaders will lead the singing of “Indiana, Our Indiana.”
Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. The pre-game show begins 20 minutes prior to kickoff, and is followed by the national anthem approximately five minutes later.
IU Athletics follows a clear bag policy, which is similar to other collegiate venues and NFL stadiums. For bag guidelines and restrictions, head to the IU Athletics Bag Policy webpage.
It’s never too early to plan a return trip to campus. Make sure these Homecoming dates are on your calendar:
Want to relive past Homecomings? Checkout the albums on Flickr!
