The 2026 Homecoming schedule of events tailored to students offers a variety of activities for everyone! Please see event details below for the date, time, and location. All events and times are subject to change.
Spirit Meal and Homecoming Court Presentation
5 p.m. | Eagle Eatery (Thomson Hall)
Get ready to show your Eagle spirit! Join Winthrop Eats for the Spirit Meal on Monday, November 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Eagle Eatery. Enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring an eating contest, Homecoming Royalty Court announcement, live DJ, great food, and plenty of school spirit. Bring your friends, wear your garnet and gold, and be part of one of Homecoming Week's most exciting events!
Casino Night
7 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom
Lights, music, games, and a little friendly competition, DSU Casino Night is bringing the Vegas vibes to Homecoming! Come dressed up, grab your friends, and try your luck at casino-style games for a night full of fun, laughs, and prizes. You don’t have to know how to play, just come ready to have a good time! Who knows… you might just leave feeling like the biggest winner on campus!
Talent Show!
8 p.m. | Dina's Place
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of creativity and entertainment at our upcoming Talent Show! Students will take the stage to showcase their unique skill whether it’s singing, dancing, comedy, poetry, or a hidden talent you’ve never seen before.
Come cheer on your friends, discover new talents, and enjoy a night filled with music, laughter, and inspiration. This event is a campus-wide event sponsored by Residence Life for the week of Homecoming. Seats limited so please come on time.
Greeks on the Green
6 p.m. | Campus Green
Join Winthrop University’s Fraternity & Sorority Life community as we celebrate Homecoming on the Green! Fraternity and sorority chapters will come together for an afternoon of school spirit, community, and fun through chapter tabling, strolling, line dancing, and games.
Whether you’re a member of the Greek community, a Homecoming guest, or simply looking for a fun way to celebrate Winthrop, come out and enjoy the festivities, connect with our chapters, and experience the energy of Greeks on the Green!
Legacy in Letters: 50th Anniversary of Greek Life (Registration required)
3–5 p.m. | Byrnes Auditorium
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Greek Life at Winthrop, Greek alumni are invited to a drop-in to view memorabilia and celebrate 50 years of fraternal excellence. Wear your Greek letters!
Volleyball vs. Gardner-Webb
6 p.m. | Winthrop Coliseum
The volleyball team will host Gardner-Webb at the Coliseum. Tickets will be available for purchase at winthropeagles.com.
Homecoming Tailgate
10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Winthrop Coliseum
Celebrate Homecoming at tailgate with your fellow students, alumni, family and friends! Visit the Homecoming Tailgate website for more information. You can purchase your own tailgating spot. Parking is $20 per car, cash only.
A campus shuttle will begin taking students to the Coliseum beginning at 10:45 a.m. at Scholars Walk. The shuttle will run every quarter hour, with the last drop-off at 7:45 p.m.
Admission to each exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. For information on gallery exhibitions, e-mail galleries@winthrop.edu.