Homecoming schedule set
Events are scheduled from Sept. 22-27.
NDSU’s 2025 Homecoming events are scheduled for Sept. 22–27, a week when alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members across generations come together to celebrate Bison pride, reflect on shared traditions and look ahead toward the future.
NDSU Homecoming has always been more than a football game. It’s a moment to honor the land-grant mission, showcasing academic excellence, athletic spirit and vibrant community. Whether marching in the parade, cheering at the game, or simply reuniting with friends, current and former Bison alike reconnect with what it means to be a member of the Bison community.
As the NDSU community gathers, they carry forward decades of tradition, from service projects and spirited competitions to the parade, the big game and the collective feeling that at NDSU, the moment is now.
SCHEDULE
MONDAY, SEPT. 22
Homecoming Kickoff
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Churchill Field
Start Homecoming week with yard games, ice cream treats and photos with Thundar. The Bison Pep Band are special guests for the event.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23
Serve with the Herd
Noon – 6 p.m.
Various locations
Volunteer Network is hosting Serve with the Herd, a community service project day. Students can sign-up for a minimum two-hour shift at a local non-profit organization.
Thunder Forward: The NDSU Brand and Web Experience Launch
1 – 2 p.m.
Memorial Union Ballroom A
Get inspired by a first look at NDSU’s refreshed brand and updated web experience. Learn how you can carry forward this renewed energy through interactive stations with giveaways.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
Bison Soccer vs. Omaha
6 p.m.
Dakotah Field
Homecoming Show
7:30 p.m.
Festival Concert Hall
Enjoy the talents of NDSU’s students as they feature everything Y2K. Event is free for students and $10 for everyone else.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
Fan Friday
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Stock up and save big on Bison clothing and gift items at the NDSU Bookstore or online.
Challey Hall Dedication and Ribbon Cutting
10 a.m.
Bolley Drive and 12th Ave. N.
Celebrate the renaming of the Reineke Fine Arts Center to Challey Hall, honoring the transformative impact of the Challey School of Music.
$7 Green and Yellow Lunch
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
West and Residence Dining Centers
Grab your friends, wear your gear and fuel up for the big weekend. Students, staff, faculty and guests pay just $7.
Off the Brim Hat Bar
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
NDSU Bookstore
Local vendor, Off the Brim Hat Bar, will be at the NDSU Bookstore with supplies to decorate a custom trucker hat. Support a local business and create a one-of-a-kind hat of your own. Costs apply.
Hall of Fame Induction and Luncheon
11:30 a.m., doors open at 11 a.m.
Sanford Health Athletic Complex
Tickets available online.
Bison Bash
4 – 6:30 p.m.
Churchill Field and Transportation Loop
Kick off Homecoming weekend with inflatable games, a DJ, food trucks and activities for the whole family.
Homecoming Parade
6 p.m.
Route begins on University Drive and 17th Ave. N.
Show off your school spirit by celebrating Homecoming during the parade.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
Student Tailgating
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fargodome
Join us for a student tailgate celebration packed with free food, DJ Oreo and fun.
Bison Football vs. USD
1 p.m.
Fargodome
Cheer on your reigning national champion Bison as they take on South Dakota for the Homecoming game. Tickets on sale at GoBison.com.
Bison Volleyball vs. UND
7 p.m.
Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse
Join us for the Battle of North Dakota. NDSU Volleyball takes on in-state rival North Dakota for Gold Rush. Tickets on sale at GoBison.com.
This year’s Homecoming promises six days of celebration, reconnection, and pride as the NDSU community celebrates its past and builds toward a horizon full of shared purpose and possibility.
Find the complete schedule of events at the NDSU Homecoming website.