Homecoming

Countdown to Homecoming

Campus is calling! Return to Bloomington this fall to celebrate all that is great about being a Hoosier. Bookmark this page for updates on when and where to gather on campus during Homecoming 2025.

Save the date for Homecoming 2025

Homecoming parade

Friday, October 17

Homecoming Huddle and football game

IU vs. Michigan State
Saturday, October 18

Check back soon for more information!

Homecoming parade

Enjoy the pageantry and promote your organization to hundreds of IU alumni, students, faculty, and fans during Friday’s Homecoming parade.

Stay tuned for parade details.

Homecoming Huddle

Join us for food, drinks, and yard games at the IUAA’s annual Homecoming tailgate.

Check back soon for registration info.

Homecoming football game

Explore ticket options and find all the game day information you need on the IU Athletics website.

Get ready for the game

Hoosier week

Every year, the Student Alumni Association hosts several events the week of Homecoming—and you’re invited.

Check out the SAA events calendar

Additional Homecoming activities

From alumni reunions to awards ceremonies, the IU Bloomington campus is bustling the week of Homecoming.

Check out the IU events calendar

Hotel information

Looking for a place to stay Homecoming weekend? Visit Bloomington has suggestions.

Find a hotel

Homecoming FAQs

With a full schedule of events, questions are sure to arise. We’ve got the answers, plus tips to make the most of the weekend.

The parade will start at 13th Street and Woodlawn Avenue and head north on Woodlawn to 17th Street. 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 during Homecoming weekend. View a campus map and get additional info.

Parking pro tips:

  • Steer clear of spots that say “24-hour tow away” on campus.
  • On parade day, you can park for free at Memorial Stadium and throughout the athletics campus.
  • Parking is free in most IU parking garages all day Saturday and Sunday. However, on Saturday, you will have to pay to park in the Kelley School of Business and Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering garages.
  • Cars parked overnight Friday in a Memorial Stadium lot will be ticketed and towed.

The parking lots around Memorial Stadium and the grass tailgating fields open a minimum of 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: Large tents, glass bottles, and kegs are not permitted. Read the tailgating and game-day policies.

Gather two and a half hours before kickoff on the east side of Memorial Stadium to enjoy the game day rally before high-fiving the Indiana football players and coaches during their pregame walk led by the Marching Hundred, cheerleaders, and RedSteppers!

Stadium gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Make sure you are in your seats when the famed 300-member Marching Hundred takes the field for their pregame band show, complete with marching precision and musical brilliance. The RedSteppers dance team also adds an element of sparkle with show-stopping routines and dazzling high kicks!

IU Athletics follows a clear bag policy, which is similar to other collegiate venues and NFL stadiums. Learn more about bag guidelines and restrictions.

Want to relive past Homecomings?

Check out the photos!