Fayetteville State University Homecoming 2026 Kicks Off
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Fayetteville State University is set to celebrate its Homecoming 2026 with the theme “All About the Blue,” starting on Sunday, October 11. The week-long event will feature a range of campus traditions, entertainment, reunions, and community festivities, culminating in a parade and a football game on Saturday.
The celebration is designed to foster connections among students, alumni, and the wider Fayetteville community, encouraging participation across generations of Broncos. The week’s activities include performances and events aimed at creating new memories for students and alumni alike.
Highlights of the Homecoming Week
This year’s festivities will feature popular entertainer DC Young Fly, who will engage with students through the Homecoming Speaker Series on Monday, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Rudolph Jones Student Center. This event, exclusive to students, will focus on themes such as leadership and career development.
Later that evening, Young Fly will perform at the Homecoming Comedy Show in Seabrook Auditorium, which runs from 8 to 10 p.m. This event is open to both students and the general public, with ticket prices set at $10 for FSU students and $25 for others.
Additional events throughout the week include the Bronco HoCoWell Homecoming Wellness Experience on Tuesday and FSU’s signature all-white party, Broncos En Blanc, on Wednesday. Thursday will feature the “Crowned in the Bayou” Homecoming Coronation and Casino Night, celebrating the university’s royalty.
Festivities Leading to the Parade and Game
On Friday, the Bronco Round Up Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rudolph Jones Student Center, featuring live music, food vendors, and student organizations. That evening, the annual Homecoming Step Show will showcase performances by National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, starting at 8 p.m. at Felton J. Capel Arena.
Saturday morning will see the Homecoming Parade return to downtown Fayetteville at 9 a.m. Participants will gather near the Cumberland County Courthouse, marching along a designated route to celebrate Bronco pride. Attendees are encouraged to wear blue and join the festivities.
Football Game and Alumni Activities
Following the parade, the focus will shift back to campus for the Homecoming football game against Elizabeth City State University at 1:30 p.m. at Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium. Ticket prices range from $25 to $40, with discounts for seniors, military personnel, and youth.
The weekend will also provide ample opportunity for alumni to reconnect, with an Alumni and Friends Welcome Center open on Thursday and Friday. Saturday will feature a reunion lunch for alumni from classes ending in 1 or 6, followed by the Denim After Dark event hosted by the Maryland Anne Arundel and Charlotte alumni chapters.
Important Information for Attendees
Attendees are advised to plan their visits carefully, especially for Saturday. Parking on campus will be limited to current students, faculty, and staff, with public parking available on a first-come, first-served basis at designated locations. Enhanced bag policies will also be in effect, allowing only clear bags of specific dimensions.
Fayetteville State University encourages all members of the community to take part in this celebratory week, whether as returning alumni or as new participants. The event promises a blend of tradition and celebration, bringing together the Bronco Nation.
Source: Fayetteville State University
