Homecoming 2022 events
Monday, Sept. 26
Homecoming Kick-Off
Jean Hower Taber Student Union
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The first 500 students get a free Homecoming & Family Weekend t-shirt and Zippy Cookies.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Wild N’ Out
EJ Thomas Hall
7 p.m.
Sponsored by Zips Programming Network, Residence Hall Programming Board, Residence Hall Council, Black Excellence Commission and Undergraduate Student Government.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Men’s Soccer Match – Akron vs. Duquesne
FirstEnergy Stadium
7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 29
Pep Rally and Cookout
Coleman Common
5-7 p.m.
Enjoy food and drinks, slime Homecoming Royalty, play yard games, get your gameday button, cheer on members of your Akron Zips Football team and more.
Women’s Soccer Match – Akron vs. Eastern Michigan
FirstEnergy Stadium
7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 30
The University of Akron Marching Band Alumni Reunion
R. Shea Brewing Company
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Join us for Ohio's Pride alumni social! Register for the social and to rehearse and perform with Ohio's Pride during Saturday's game.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Official Homecoming Tailgate
Noon – 3 p.m.
Located in Lot 10 (behind Stile Athletics Field House)
Admission is free!
Gather with fellow Zips in a family friendly atmosphere with food trucks, music, games, inflatables and more. First 200 UA students will receive a meal voucher for the food trucks, and first 1,000 fans to the Homecoming Tailgate receive a free UA Homecoming t-shirt.
Purchase tickets to the Zips football game or use HOMECOMING22 as the promo code for a $10 general admission seat on the visiting side or $15 for a reserved seat on the home side. Students get in free with Zip Card!
Football — Akron vs. Bowling Green State University
InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field
3:30 p.m.
Buy tickets - Students get in free with Zip Card!
Special Homecoming Ticket Deal:
$10 for a general admission seat on the visiting side or $15 for a reserved seat on the home side. Fans can purchase a ticket by clicking link above and use promo code: HOMECOMING22.