Homecoming 2023 events


Monday, Oct. 2 
Homecoming Kick-Off 

Jean Hower Taber Student Union  
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
The first 600 students get a free Homecoming & Family Weekend t-shirt and Zippy Cookies.

Vote Zippy Homecoming Queen t-shirt

Tuesday, Oct. 3
Men’s Soccer – Akron vs. Northern Kentucky

FirstEnergy Stadium  
7 p.m.
The first 500 students in attendance will get a free scarf from Athletics! Zip card required for giveaway.

Wednesday, Oct. 4
Cookout on Coleman Common

Coleman Common 
5-7 p.m. 
Enjoy food and drinks, slime Homecoming Royalty, play yard games, get your gameday button, and more!

Thursday, Oct. 5
Women’s Volleyball – Akron vs. Eastern Michigan

James A. Rhodes Arena 
6 p.m.

Women’s Soccer – Akron vs. Western Michigan 

FirstEnergy Stadium  
7 p.m. 

Friday, Oct. 6 

Women’s Volleyball – Akron vs. Central Michigan 
James A. Rhodes Arena 
6 p.m. 
 
Alumni Band Reunion 
Missing Falls Brewery 
6 p.m. 
 
Varsity “A” Hall of Fame: Class of 2023 Induction 
InfoCision Stadium – 5th Floor 
6:30 p.m. 

Saturday, Oct. 7
LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education 100+ Years Celebration

Zook Hall 
11:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. 
Join The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education as they celebrate 100+ years during the 100th Homecoming Weekend at The University of Akron. The celebration will include events and activities for all ages. For more information and to RSVP .

“Forever a Zip” Homecoming Tailgate
11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
Before the big game, join us at the “Forever a Zip” Homecoming Tailgate located in Lot 10 (behind Stile Athletics Field House). Admission is free! 
 
Gather with fellow Zips in a family friendly atmosphere with food trucks, live music from the Cover Band Akron, games, inflatables and more. All pre-sale, 100th Homecoming commemorative t-shirts can be picked up at the tailgate, and a limited number of shirts will be available for purchase day of. 

Men’s Soccer – Akron vs. DePaul 
FirstEnergy Stadium  
12 p.m. 
 
Football – Akron vs. Northern Illinois 
InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field 
3:30 p.m. 

Purchase tickets to the Zips football game

Homecoming Game Discounted Tickets: 
Watch the Akron Zips vs. Northern Illinois Huskies at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Get your tickets below.
Promo Code: WEEKEND23
Students get in free with Zip Card!