Homecoming

Homecoming returns Nov. 13-14, 2026

Mark your calendar for one of the most anticipated traditions of the year.

Homecoming returns Nov. 13-14, bringing Bears together for a full week of celebration, connection and Bear pride.

Celebrate traditions, create new memories

Leading up to game day, campus will come alive with a flurry of family-friendly activities, reunions, the homecoming parade and opportunities to reconnect with friends and fellow Bears.

Whether you are returning to campus or celebrating for the first time, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Homecoming culminates at Robert W. Plaster Stadium as the Bears take on New Mexico State.

This is your chance to cheer on Mo State, celebrate our shared traditions and create new memories.

Schedule of events

Rendering of the south view of the Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center.
Nov. 11: University Advancement Center grand opening
Be one of the first to see the Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center. Come for the ribbon cutting, stay for the open house! More details coming soon.

 

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Nov. 13: Class of 1976 Reunion
Celebrate your 50th graduation anniversary with fellow graduates of the Class of 1976. Kick off Homecoming weekend by reliving the moments that shaped your lives, from vibrant campus days to lifelong friendships. Registration coming soon.

 

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Nov. 13: Bear Nation Celebration
New this year, enjoy all the new Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center has to offer at an open house on Nov. 11 and a special celebration on Nov. 13! This new brand new addition to campus is a place where current Bears and Bears for Life can connect, celebrate traditions, build community and continue shaping the future of Missouri State together.

 

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Nov. 14: Golden Bears Reunion
Join us at Homecoming 2026 to celebrate the cherished campus memories and enduring bonds formed more than 50 years ago. Let’s reminisce, reconnect and make new memories together at the Golden Bears Reunion, a campus tradition since 1978. Registration coming soon.

 

Photo of four women standing together behind a table of Missouri State beads and pom poms. Everyone is smiling and wearing BearWear.
Nov. 14: Homecoming Tailgate
No Homecoming is complete without the Missouri State Alumni Association Tailgate. Join fellow Bears before kickoff to reconnect with friends, celebrate your Missouri State memories and get ready to cheer on the Bears. It's one of Homecoming's favorite traditions, bringing generations of alumni and friends together. More details coming soon.