Homecoming & Family Weekend

Save the Date!

Thursday, October 16 -19, 2025

Celebrating Rutgers and its traditions is better when shared with everyone. This fall, families of Rutgers students and alumni are welcomed to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend from October 16 -19, 2025. Members of the Rutgers community from around the world will come together at events that include entertaining programs, sporting events, a football tailgate, and much more. There will be something for everyone! Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience the thrill of being a Scarlet Knight

Parents and Family Events

Parent and family events begin Friday evening and continue through Sunday.

• Register Today

Things you should know

• Tickets for the Football game have sold out! Please check the secondary market through SeatGeek.com to find tickets.  Advance purchase for parking is available here.  Tickets to the tailgate tent are available to purchase separately at https://www.gofevo.com/group/RUFAMILY
• Update about the weekend will be shared through the R Family Hub and on this webpage as soon as they are available.

Highlighted Events

View all of our Homecoming Events

Events from the Office of Parent and Family Engagement

Check out other events happening around Homecoming!

Boardwalk

For the first time: The Rutgers Boardwalk will open at 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 to start Homecoming & Family Weekend

Homecoming Charity Bed Races

Come out to watch the Seventeenth Annual Homecoming Charity Bed Races on Thursday, October 16!

Graduate School Exploration Fair

Homecoming Football Game  

Join us for the upcoming game:
Saturday, October 18^th vs Oregon 
Join the Fun on Saturday prior to the Football Game for the Rutgers Boardwalk. Purchase tickets here.

Tailgate for Alumni and Families

Join fellow alumni, parents, and friends for a Homecoming and Family Weekend tailgate on Saturday, October 18!

Click the image or here to register for this event!

Eagelton Politics

The Forward Party – A Case Professorship Conversation
Not Left. Not Right. FORWARD

Mason Gross Event: “Moving Forward”

10/18: Rutgers University Dance & Parkinson's Program Symposium

Rutgers Field Hockey

Come out to support the Rutgers Field Hockey Team:
Friday, October 17^th at 4:00 pm vs Northwestern
Sunday, October 19^th at 12:00 pm vs Iowa

Rutgers Women's Soccer

Come out to support the Rutgers Women's Soccer Team:
Thursday, October 16^th at 7:00 pm vs Ohio State
Sunday, October 19^th at 1:00 pm vs Michigan

Rutgers Men's Soccer

Come out to support the Rutger's Men's Soccer Team:
Friday, October 17^th at 7:00 pm vs Washington

Rutgers Volleyball

Come out to support the Rutgers Volleyball Team:
Sunday, October 19^th at 1:00 pm vs Purdue