Upcoming Events
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
2006 Women’s Soccer Team 20th Anniversary Celebration
All Day Event
Calendar: Alumni Association
We can’t wait to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this MAC Championship team the weekend of Ball State’s Homecoming, October 24-25! If you were part of this team, save the date and plan to join us!
50th Whitinger Scholars Reunion
All Day Event
Calendar: Alumni Association
Celebrate 50 years of Whitinger excellence during Homecoming at Ball State University.
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.
Reunion Row at Homecoming
1 p.m.
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.
CharlieTown Tailgate Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming
1 p.m.
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!
Black Alumni Council Reunion Row Tent
1 p.m.
Calendar: Alumni Association
Join the Black Alumni Council on Reunion Row!
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.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
2006 Women’s Soccer Team 20th Anniversary Celebration
All Day Event
Calendar: Alumni Association
We can’t wait to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this MAC Championship team the weekend of Ball State’s Homecoming, October 24-25! If you were part of this team, save the date and plan to join us!
Monday, November 16, 2026
Sixteenth Annual Accounting Alumni Awards
5 p.m.
Calendar: Miller College of Business
"Accounting Alumni Awards" in white text over a red backgroundJoin the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting in recognizing incredible alumni and friends of the department at its Sixteenth Annual Accounting Alumni Awards.