Homecoming and Family Weekend

Family Weekend at the University at Buffalo is an eagerly anticipated event that brings together students, their families and supporters, friends, and the university community in a celebration of the pride we have for our university.

Find time to explore our campuses, cheer on our UB Bulls at our homecoming football game, and connect to the pride we have for our community at UB!

During Homecoming, UB undergraduate students receive one (1) free ticket per home game, which can be claimed and activated through the UB Athletics Mobile Ticketing System.

If you are purchasing on behalf of a family or friends for the football game during Homecoming, you can purchase your family’s game tickets for a discounted price and order your student's complimentary ticket all in one transaction on FEVO.

When ordering through the FEVO site, please select the TOTAL number of tickets your family will need to sit together at the game (one ticket per person attending). One ticket will AUTOMATICALLY become your free student ticket before checkout.

Saturday, October 4 | 12 – 3 p.m. | Lake LaSalle Lot
$15.00/person – you must add the number of attendees, including children and your UB student(s), to cart prior to checking out.

Join us inside the Family Weekend tent before the UB Bulls play the Eastern Michigan Eagles for our annual Family Weekend Pregame Party.

Access to this special tent is specifically for students, their families and supporters visiting for Family Weekend. Enjoy some of Buffalo’s favorite foods in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with games, prizes and give-a-ways before cheering the Bulls on to victory! Cash bar is available. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. No Refunds.

Sunday, October 5 | 9 – 11 a.m. |  UB Social Hall – 2nd Floor of Student Union
No Cost - must add the number of attendees, including children and your UB student(s), to cart prior to checking out.

Wrap-up your Family Weekend at UB by stopping in at the Family Farewell before you head home. Enjoy fun family activities and eat delicious donuts from one of the country’s best donut shops, Buffalo’s own Paula’s Donuts. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.  

Saturday, October 4 | 3:30 p.m. | UB Stadium

Bring the whole crew to Family Weekend at UB Football on Saturday, October 4 and enjoy an unforgettable day of Bulls pride, football action, and family fun! You must add the number of attendees, including children and your UB student(s), to cart prior to checking out.

• Student Tickets: FREE (must be claimed to sit with your family!)
• Family Tickets: Just $15 each + fees. 

Friday, October 3 | 4 – 4:30 p.m. | 235 Student Union
No Cost

Involvement outside of the classroom is a key component to your student’s success and happiness. Attend this session, hosted by UB Student Engagement, and learn ways you can support your student so they can make the most out of their time at UB. Intended audience is parents, families and supporters of UB students, but current UB students are also welcomed to attend! Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. 

Friday, October 3 | 4 – 6 p.m. | 240 Student Union
No Cost

Join us for an inaugural ALANA (African, Latin, Asian, and Native American) Mixer for our new incoming students and their alumni families. This intimate mixer offers a space to connect with new students and their families to socialize and embrace community through music, food, and games! All are welcome.

Friday, October 3 | 5 – 5:30 p.m. | 235 Student Union
No Cost

Fraternity and sorority membership can be a great opportunity for your student to improve their leadership skills, participate in service activities and meet other students. Join us for an overview of UB’s Fraternity and Sorority Life community and learn how this involvement opportunity can enhance your students’ experience at the University at Buffalo. Intended audience is parents, families and supporters of UB students, but current UB students are also welcomed to attend! Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. 

Friday, October 3 | 6 – 9 p.m. | Social Hall
No Cost

Have an Awkward Family Photo taken with your family, friends, and supporters. We’ll provide the costumes, props and backgrounds and you provide the awkwardness. This was a fun and memorable way to remember our 2025 UB Family Weekend. Pre-registration is not available for this event. This event is available on a first serve basis; while supplies last. 

Friday, October 3 | 5 – 9 p.m. | Field Adjacent to UB Bookstore along Lee Road
No Cost

Drop by the Annual Homecoming Carnival, funded and organized by the Undergraduate Student Association. Family Weekend guests can enjoy rides and games at no cost thanks to the generosity of the Undergraduate Student Association. Food and drink purchases are available during the event. Pre-registration is not required

Friday, October 3 | 9 – 9:30 p.m. | Field Adjacent to UB Bookstore along Lee Road
No Cost 

For a week or more, students from some of our Engineering Clubs work to build a bonfire of 250-300 pallets in the shape of the Homecoming Game’s opposing team mascot and then set it ablaze to hype up the crowd for the Homecoming Game the next day. As a guest of Family Weekend, you are invited to attend this iconic UB tradition, hosted by the Undergraduate Student Association featuring the Thunder of the East Marching Band, the UB Spirit Squad,  UB football players and coaches and ending with a fireworks finale. Pre-registration is not required.

Saturday, October 4 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Meet at the Bronze Buffalo outside of Alumni Arena/Center for the Arts
No Cost 

Celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend with this creative and fun community activity! Using provided UB spirit mark templates and blue/white spray chalk, teams will decorate designated areas around UB Stadium to spread school pride. Let’s paint the campus True Blue!

Alumni who pre-register by October 3, 2025 will receive a free game day ticket!

Students, Alumni, friends and family are welcome to join the chalking festivities. In case of inclement weather, registrants will be notified of changes and updates will be posted on this page.

Hosted by UB FAN (Future Alumni Network) and the Office of Alumni Engagement