Sept. 26, 2026
Homecoming Schedule
We can't wait to see you on campus for Homecoming!
Sept. 26, 2026
We can't wait to see you on campus for Homecoming!
It's that time of year again! Mark your calendars for Sept. 26, 2026 for Homecoming, a special day where Tommies and their families return to campus to reconnect with fellow alumni and participate in a variety of activities throughout the weekend.
Women's Hockey vs. University of New Hampshire
Location: Lee and Penny Anderson Arena
Cheer on Tommie Women's hockey as they take on the University of New Hampshire.
Geology Alumni Celebration
Location: Grieve Terrace (6-7 p.m.), Schoenecker Center Atrium (7-8 p.m.)
For more than two decades, University of St. Thomas students, faculty, staff and alumni have explored the geology of Nevada through fieldwork, mapping and undergraduate research. This fall, we're celebrating the publication of the completed Bitter Spring Quadrangle geologic map and report. We are also celebrating the joy and gift of exploring and learning alongside hundreds of current and former students: YOU!
Purple on the Plaza sponsored by Wings Credit Union
Location: John P. Monahan Plaza
At Purple on the Plaza sponsored by Wings Credit Union, kick a field goal at the inflatable field goal challenge, take pictures on the big purple chair, see our spirit squads perform, and much more before the St. Thomas Football team takes on Butler. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving tables: Come spin the wheel of prizes, pick up a coloring sheet and crayons, and hear about upcoming events like Tommie Give Day!
360 Photo Booth: Bring your friends, grab some fun props, and show off your Tommie Pride! The 360 Video Photo Booth captures every angle, making your memories more dynamic and engaging than ever before.
College of Engineering table: Calling all Engineering alumni! Stop by to reconnect with your fellow alumni and friends. Staff from the St. Thomas Engineering will be onsite with a family-friendly STEM activity. You can also learn about our latest graduate programs and no-cost advanced manufacturing bootcamps and trainings.
Beer Garden (must be 21+): Have a drink and connect with other Tommie Fans before heading to the game at O’Shaughnessy Stadium.
No registration required.
Football Game sponsored by Twin Cities Orthopedics
Location: O'Shaughnessy Stadium
Kickoff at 1 p.m.
Cheer on the St. Thomas Men's Football team as they take on the San Diego Toreros for the big game sponsored by Twin Cities Orthopedics.
Women's Hockey vs. University of New Hampshire
Location: Lee and Penny Anderson Arena
Cheer on Tommie Women's hockey as they take on the University of New Hampshire.
Sunday Mass in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
Location: Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas at 9 and 11 a.m.
Join us on Sunday, September 27 for Mass; we welcome all and pray that everyone may find a place of peace and transcendence in our prayer and worship.
Women's Soccer vs. Kansas City
Location: South Field, starting at 1 p.m.
Free admission.
Cheer on Tommie Women's Soccer as they take on Kansas City.
Tommies Near and Far
Let us know if you will be attending Homecoming in person and enter to win a St. Thomas travel bag! We will have a drawing for local Tommies and one for those who are outside of Minnesota. You must complete the form to enter and don't need to be present to win.
Sponsored by Twin Cities Orthopedics
St. Thomas vs. San Diego State sponsored by Twin Cities Orthopedics
Saturday, Sept. 26
Kickoff 1 p.m.
O'Shaughnessy Stadium
St. Paul campus dining options on Saturday:
Show your purple pride!
The Tommie Shop in ASC will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4.
This event will bring together St. Thomas alumni who have celebrated and are celebrating 50 years since graduating from St. Thomas. During the gathering, members of the Class of 1976 will be inducted into the Purple Guard, joining this illustrious group of alumni who keep St. Thomas traditions alive.