UIS Homecoming 2026 Student, Faculty & Staff Events

UIS students are invited to join us for several fun events planned for homecoming. 

A crowd gathers outside of the Student Union

Wednesday, Oct. 7

  • 4 p.m. - Women's Soccer vs. UIndy
    Kiwanis Stadium
  • 6:30 p.m. - Men's Soccer vs. UIndy
    Kiwanis Stadium

Thursday, Oct. 8

  • 7 p.m. - Flag Football Tournament
    Rec Park

Friday, Oct. 9

  • 4:30 p.m. - Prairie Star Pep Rally
    TRAC Arena
  • 6 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Drury
    TRAC Arena
  • 8 p.m. - Friday Night Star Party
    UIS Observatory on the roof of Brookens Library

Saturday, Sept. 20

  • 8:30 a.m. - Prairie Stars 5K and Pancake Breakfast
    Outside of TRAC
    Register for the 5K
  • 11 a.m. - UIS Athletics Hall of Fame Luncheon
    SLB Gym
  • 2 p.m. - Women's Volleyball vs. Southwest Baptist
    TRAC Arena
  • 5:30 p.m. - Alumni Gala *Open to Faculty and Staff who register
    Student Union Ballroom
  • 8 p.m. Homecoming Party
    SLB Gym

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