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Homecoming Week Activities

Tuesday, OCT. 17
Wednesday, OCT. 18
Thursday, OCT. 19
Friday, OCT. 20
Saturday, OCT. 21

Opening Ceremony

Marriott Center | 11 AM

Kick off Homecoming week with energetic performances from the Marching Band, the Cougarettes, BYU Folk Dance, BYU Broadcasting's Sam Payne and more!

Pizza in the Plaza

Brigham Square | 12 PM

Head to Brigham Square after Opening Ceremony for this student-exclusive event with free lunch and additional Homecoming celebrations.

Hike & Light the Y

Y Mountain | 5:30 PM

Be a part of BYU's longest-standing tradition of hiking and lighting the Y, enjoying other students, faculty and alumni's company as you go. You may even see Cosmo along the way! Find more details here.

Noonday Activities

Brigham Square | 11 AM - 1 PM

Join the campus community for free, classic BYU brownies and an array of activities like our Cougar Coloring and Trivia Contests, as well as a chance to win some more tasty prizes!

TogetHER Women's Empowerment Event

Marriott Center | 10 AM - 2 PM

BYU Athletics and the Big 12 have partnered with SI Swim and Maybelline to present TogetHER, a women's empowerment event. The event will feature a panel discussion with President Camille Johnson, Diljeet Taylor, Liz Darger, and Whitney Johnson Catt. There will also be a Maybelline beauty bar, conversations with influential women in our community, and unique women focused activations and giveaways. It is free to attend.

Alumni Achievement Awards Recipient Lectures

Activity Title | location | time

Various Campus Locations | 11 AM

Each year, BYU honors a group of individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective communities. All are welcome to attend their lectures and learn from them in their various areas of expertise.

Noonday Activities

Brigham Square | 11 AM - 1 PM

Join the campus community for free, classic BYU cookies and chocolate milk, as well as a host of games spread throughout the Quad. Our very own Cosmo will also make a special appearance!

BYU Women's Volleyball Game

Smith Fieldhouse | 7 PM

Come watch our nationally-ranked women's volleyball team take on Iowa State.

Midnight Madness

Marriott Center | 11 PM

Come meet the 2023/24 Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams as we look forward to the inaugural Big 12 season! Admission is free.

Noonday Activities

Brigham Square | 11 AM - 1 PM

Join the campus community for free donuts and come sign BYUSA's "Show the World Y" banner. You'll also have the chance to meet BYUSA leaders and get them wet in the dunk tank!

Baseball Game

Larry H. Miller Park Complex | 6 PM

Take part in this free, family-friendly BYU Baseball Blue and White game at the Complex. Don't miss the fireworks at the end!

BYU Women's Volleyball Game

Smith Fieldhouse | 7 PM

Come watch our nationally-ranked women's volleyball team take on Iowa State.

Formal Dance

Sleepy Ridge in Orem | 7 - 10 PM

Tickets Sold Out! Join us at the ROC Fan Jam instead.

ROC Fan Jam

LaVell Edwards Stadium West Parking Lot | 8 - 11 PM

There will be a pre-party featuring giveaways, photo booth, and pop-up shops from 8 - 9 PM, followed by a show featuring DJ Ricky Barrera from 9 -11 PM.

Cougar Run 5K, Kids Races, & Blue Pancakes

Clarence Robison Field | 8:45am

Join students, alumni, and families of all ages in this spirited tradition of repping the Y through campus. Register here to compete. Stay for Blue Pancakes and BYU Creamery Chocolate Milk!

Cougar Canyon

West of LaVell Edwards Stadium | 1:30pm

Cougar Canyon is the energetic pre-game tailgate you won't want to miss. Welcome the football team and marching band into the stadium before kickoff all while enjoying games, giveaways, live music, local food trucks, autographs from returning BYU players, and more.

Homecoming Football Game

LaVell Edwards Stadium | 5pm

Cheer on our very own BYU Cougar football team as they take on Texas Tech.