Homecoming Teams and Court | Student Leadership

This year's Homecoming is packed with a fun lineup. Check it out below! Subscribe to the Google Calendar to ensure you don't miss an event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be a Homecoming Team?

Any active student* can be part of a Homecoming team! Gather your student organization, residence hall, or just a group of friends and join the fun. Just be sure your team meets the minimum member requirements for each event you register for.

*On occasion, special guests may participate in select events. They are not eligible for awards and must abide by all rules and regulations.

What is required of a Homecoming Team?

Each Homecoming team must send one of its members to the required team meeting. Failure to attend the meeting will disqualify your team from all of Homecoming.

What is the difference between the Competitive League and the Non-Competitive League?

The main difference between the leagues is point tracking. For a Non-Competitive League team, points will not be tracked. Competitive League Team points will be tracked via the scoresheet!

Who gets a trophy?

Teams that win first, second, and third place in the Competitive League will win a trophy. The team with the fastest Cardboard Boat, regardless of the designated League, will win the “Fastest Boat” trophy. The Congeniality Award is awarded to the competitive or non-competitive team that best exemplifies generosity, positivity, and Husky spirit throughout Homecoming Week.

Who can be a Court Candidate?

Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University.
Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time student for the 2025 fall semester and have completed at least 48 credit hours
Candidates must be involved in at least one registered Homecoming team.

Previous Homecoming Royalty finalists are ineligible.

What is required of someone running for Court?

Candidates must be able to attend all required dates and most Homecoming events. Exceptions will be made for class; however, undue absences could lead to disqualification. The list of dates below is the minimum requirement.

Information Session for Finalists
Homecoming Court Dinner
Lip Sync Battle
Cardboard Boat Races Judging
Homecoming Football Game (be at the game 60 minutes early to give away spirit gear)

The Candidate/Sponsoring team must provide a nomination fee of $20. For Residence Hall candidates, approved documentation is submitted with IB number.

Pre-Homecoming Events

Monday, August 24, 2026

Homecoming Team Registration OPENS – Involvement Link, 8:00 AM
Homecoming Court Registration OPENS – Involvement Link, 8:00 AM

Monday, September 7, 2026

Homecoming Court Registration CLOSES - Involvement Link, Noon

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Court Meeting – MUB Superior Room, 4:00 PM (required for candidates)

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Homecoming Team Registration CLOSES – Involvement Link, 11:59 PM

Wednesday, September 9 to Sunday, September 13, 2026

Homecoming Court Election – Involvement Link

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Team Meeting to Review Rules and Waivers – Alumni Lounge, 6:30 PM (required for one member of ALL teams)

Homecoming Team Events

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Obstacle Course - OAP Low Ropes Course, 11:00 AM (by 30-minute scheduled time slot)
Pickleball Tournament – Gates Tennis Center, 7:00 PM

Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18

iSpy – Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Check Student Leadership and Involvement's Instagram every day for clues about where the item is hiding. Locate the item before 4 p.m. and return it to MUB 112 (Student Leadership and Involvement office) the day the clue is announced to receive a prize. This is open to all students regardless of team participation. Check Instagram each day for a new chance to search and win!

Monday, September 14, 2026

Chalk Art – Walker Lawn, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Cornhole – Walker Lawn, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Can Drive - Walker Lawn, 3:30-6:00 PM
- Bring non-perishable food items or a monetary donation to support local food insecurity efforts. Participants will receive this year's Homecoming giveaway item while supplies last.
Homecoming Court Candidate Judging – Alumni Lounge, 6:00 PM (candidates and judges only)

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Trivia Night – TBD, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Escape Room – TBD, 6:00 PM - ?? PM (by scheduled time slot)

Thursday, September 18, 2026

Lip Sync Battle – Rozsa Center, 7:00 PM (Teams must arrive no later than 6:30 PM)

Friday, September 18, 2026

Cardboard Boat Race* – Chassell Centennial Park, 4:00 PM
- Cardboard Boat Design Contest – 3:00 PM
- Cardboard Boat Race – 4:00 PM

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Homecoming Football Game – Kearly Stadium, 2:00 PM
- Royalty Crowning and Winning Team Announcements - Halftime

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