Homecoming 2023
We look forward to welcoming you HOME to celebrate #BearsHomecoming2023 on Oct. 20-21. There's something for everyone! Check out the schedule below and register for the events you will be attending.
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Thursday, 7 P.M.Kickoff Homecoming Weekend early and enjoy the game at Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium.
Friday, 4 P.M.Experience Alumni Night at Springfield Hammons Student Center and cheer on the Volleyball Bears as they take on UIC.
Saturday, 2 P.M.Get tickets and cheer on the Bears as they take on Murray State.
Saturday, 5 P.M.Cheer on Missouri State Women’s Volleyball at the Hammons Student Center.
Sunday, 3 p.m.Enjoy Alumni Weekend at the Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium.
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Friday, 10:30 a.m. | $35 per personGraduates of the Class of 1973 are invited to kick off Homecoming weekend with a luncheon and campus tour on Friday followed by an induction to the Golden Bears on Saturday.
Friday, 4 P.M. | $30 per personJoin fellow alumni for a walking tour and reception on Friday night, then enjoy the Homecoming festivities together on Saturday.
Friday, 5 P.M. | $15 per personJoin your Alpha Chi Omega sisters for a cocktail reception celebrating 40 years of the Zeta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega.
Saturday, 10:30 A.M. | FREEThis exclusive Homecoming celebration honors Bears who graduated from or last attended Missouri State University 50 or more years ago.
SATURDAY, 5:00 P.M. | $25 per personMissouri State Chi Alpha invites past and present generations of MSU Chi Alpha alumni & supporters to come together to connect, network, and pray for the future of MSU Chi Alpha. -
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. | $80 per personPlay a round of golf for the MSU Bears Men's Lacrosse team at Island Greens Golf Course in Republic. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and snacks provided. To register, contact Scot Scobee. 417-379-7340
Saturday, 9 a.m. | freeEveryone is invited. Kickoff Homecoming by watching bands, floats and parade entries travel through campus.
Saturday, 10 a.m. | $15 adults or $10 childrenAfter the parade, bring the kids to meet Boomer and enjoy a kid-friendly breakfast, inflatables, a face painter and other activities. Get a free family photo with Boomer and purchase items from the MSU Bookstore.
Saturday, 11 a.m. | freeRelive the college days at the ultimate BearsFest Village tailgate event. Reconnect with fellow Bears, share legendary stories and soak in Bear pride over food, drinks and games.
Saturday, 7 p.m. | $10 per personJoin a new Homecoming tradition! You won't want to miss the FIRST-EVER BeAR Crawl!
Saturday, 7 P.M. | $10 per personHead to the Springfield Brew Co. after the football game to engage with alumni chapters and constituency groups.
Sunday, 11 a.m. | freeJoin the Alpha Chi Omega National Housing Corporation for an Open House showcasing the Zeta Sigma Facility at 1031 E Cherry.