Homecoming & Family Weekend
Thursday, October 16 -19, 2025
Celebrating Rutgers and its traditions is better when shared with everyone. This fall, families of Rutgers students and alumni are welcomed to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend from October 16 -19, 2025. Members of the Rutgers community from around the world will come together at events that include entertaining programs, sporting events, a football tailgate, and much more. There will be something for everyone! Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience the thrill of being a Scarlet Knight
Download the Homecoming and Family Weekend Guide in the Rutgers-NB app for a look at all the events and activities going on!
Parents and Family Events
Parent and family events begin Friday evening and continue through Sunday.
Things you should know
- Tickets for the Football game have sold out! Please check the secondary market through SeatGeek.com to find tickets. Advance purchase for parking is available here. Tickets to the tailgate tent have also sold out.
- Update about the weekend will be shared through the R Family Hub and on this webpage as soon as they are available.
Highlighted Events
Check out other events happening around Homecoming!
Download the Homecoming and Family Weekend Guide in the Rutgers-NB app for a look at all the events and activities going on!
Boardwalk
For the first time: The Rutgers Boardwalk will open at 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 to start Homecoming & Family Weekend
Come out to watch the Seventeenth Annual Homecoming Charity Bed Races on Thursday, October 16!
Join us for the upcoming game:
Saturday, October 18th vs Oregon
Join the Fun on Saturday prior to the Football Game for the Rutgers Boardwalk. Purchase tickets here.
Join fellow alumni, parents, and friends for a Homecoming and Family Weekend tailgate on Saturday, October 18!
This event has sold out.
The Forward Party – A Case Professorship Conversation
Not Left. Not Right. FORWARD
10/18: Rutgers University Dance & Parkinson's Program Symposium
Come out to support the Rutgers Field Hockey Team:
Friday, October 17th at 4:00 pm vs Northwestern
Sunday, October 19th at 12:00 pm vs Iowa
Come out to support the Rutgers Women's Soccer Team:
Thursday, October 16th at 7:00 pm vs Ohio State
Sunday, October 19th at 1:00 pm vs Michigan
Come out to support the Rutger's Men's Soccer Team:
Friday, October 17th at 7:00 pm vs Washington
Come out to support the Rutgers Volleyball Team:
Sunday, October 19th at 1:00 pm vs Purdue