Upcoming Events
Friday, September 25, 2026
Celebrating 100 Years of Homecoming
4:30 p.m.
Calendar: University Libraries
Ball State University Libraries invites you to join in on a celebration of 100 years of homecoming. University Libraries Archives and Special Collections will exhibit memorabilia commemorating the rich history of homecoming at Ball State, including years of photos of the evolution of Charlie Cardinal. Event activities include games, live music, and a presentation featuring Ball State President, Geoff Mearns talking about his decade of homecoming experiences at Ball State. The event will also be highlighted by Sherman Burdette of Fox 59 News.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Campus Dinner
5:30 p.m.
Calendar: Alumni Association
Celebrate Homecoming Week with a festive, themed dining experience hosted by Ball State Dining Services! Enjoy delicious comfort foods, Homecoming-inspired décor, and a fun night surrounded by fellow Cardinals.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Blood Drive
10 a.m.
Calendar: Alumni Association
Make a difference by donating blood through the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.
Homecoming Movie Night
7 p.m.
Calendar: Alumni Association
Join us for a special screening of Back to the Future on the big screen! Grab your favorite movie snacks, soak up the Homecoming spirit, and unwind with friends. This free event is open to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the entire Muncie community.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Miller College Homecoming Open House
9 a.m.
Calendar: Miller College of Business
Ball State Homecoming 2026 logo featuring a large gray ‘100’ with a red cardinal mascot in front, ‘Homecoming’ above, and ‘2026’ below.Miller College of Business invites our students and alumni to join us for a Homecoming Open House! We look forward to hearing about your lives and sharing all of the exciting things that have happened at Miller College. Location: Whitinger Business Building Lobby
Bed Race
12 p.m.
Calendars: Alumni Association, Student Life, Emens Auditorium Calendar
Ball State students pushing a bed down Riverside while racing in the Bed Race during Homecoming weekThis exciting Homecoming tradition brings teams of five together, racing beds down Riverside.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Black Alumni Council Reunion Row Tent
TBD
Calendar: Alumni Association
Join the Black Alumni Council on Reunion Row beginning 2.5 hours prior to kickoff
50th Whitinger Scholars Reunion
11 a.m.
Calendar: Honors College
Honors College BuildingWhitinger Scholar Alumni are invited to celebrate the 50th Whitinger Scholar Reunion.
Miller College Homecoming Tailgate
12 p.m.
Calendar: Miller College of Business
Ball State Homecoming 2026 logo featuring a large gray ‘100’ with a red cardinal mascot in front, ‘Homecoming’ above, and ‘2026’ below.Join us for Homecoming Weekend on October 24 for a tailgate event before the home football game against Sacramento State. Reconnect with your classmates and network with fellow alumni. Join us in the South end of the Gold Lot, adjacent to the Alumni Center, two hours before kickoff.
CharlieTown Tailgate Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming
TBD
Calendar: Alumni Association
a Ball State cheerleader outside cheering at CharlieTownCalling all Ball State alumni, fans, and friends—join us as we celebrate 100 years of Homecoming and “Chirping Through the Decades” before the Cardinals take on Sacramento State!
Reunion Row at Homecoming
TBD
Calendar: Alumni Association
Ball State University Reunion Row at HomecomingGet ready for an unforgettable Homecoming! Reunion Row is where your group's legacy comes to life, placing you right in the heart of the action. You'll be next to the Alumni Center near CharlieTown, the stadium, and all the excitement of game day.
Black Alumni Council Meet & Greet Social
6 p.m.
Calendar: Alumni Association
Continue the celebration after the game at the Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center.