Homecoming Schedule

Friday, November 6, 2026

Time	Event	Location	Cost
2 - 4 p.m.	Homecoming Headquarters Open Stop by Homecoming headquarters to meet our alumni reps and have any questions answered about the weekend, how to get involved, and much more!	McMahon Commons Presentation Room (First Floor)	Free
2 - 5 p.m.	Alumni Campus Tours Hop on a tour with one of SHU's current Student Ambassadors. See how the campus has transformed and maybe even see some of your favorite SHU faces along the way.	Departing from Chapel of the Holy Spirit	Free
4 - 6 p.m.	Homecoming Happy Hour Join members of our alumni leadership for happy hour before you head off to the Inaugural Hall of Fame Ceremony & Reception or the men's ice hockey game. Complimentary appetizers will be available.	Red's Pub (McMahon Commons)	Free Admission & Cash Bar
4 p.m.	Women's Swimming & Diving Double-Duel Come out to support women’s swimming & diving as they host a conference double-duel against Siena and Rider.	McMann Natatorium \| Milford, CT	Free
4:30-6:30 p.m.	Inaugural SHU Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony & Reception For the first time in SHU history we will open the SHU Athletic Hall of Fame and celebrate the inaugural class of Pioneers! Join us as we celebrate excellence in competition and honor tremendous athletes, coaches, and members of the Pioneer legacy who have helped shape the history of Sacred Heart Athletics. The celebration will feature heavy appetizers, food stations, and a cash bar.	Guest House (West Campus)	$25
7 p.m.	SHU Men's Ice Hockey vs Canisius Get ready to cheer on the Pioneers as they kick off a two-game series vs Canisius! Stop by the alumni table at the concourse to meet our alumni staff and leadership and pick up some alumni swag!	Martire Family Arena	$18-58+
7 p.m.	SHU Women's Basketball vs Mercy Cheer on the Pioneers as they face Mercy!	William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center	Registration will open on Sept. 21.
8 p.m.	The Last Waltz Celebration featuring the THE BAND Band 50th Anniversary Tour The THE BAND Band is the world's leading tribute to The Band, having performed more than 400 shows for audiences across the United States since their founding in 2007. In 2012, they created The Last Waltz Celebration, with over 50 performances to date. Last Waltz Celebration Tickets	SHU Community Theatre	$49-60

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time	Event	Location	Cost
7:30 - 10:30 a.m.	Homecoming Headquarters Open Stop by Homecoming HQ to meet our alumni reps and have any questions answered about the weekend, how to get involved, and much more!	McMahon Commons Presentation Room (First Floor)	Free
8 - 10 a.m.	Alumni Breakfast Specials Stop by Linda’s at McMahon Commons or Thea’s Abbey for breakfast as you begin your day!	Thea's Abbey and Linda's	A la Carte
8:30 a.m.	Gates Open for Pre-Game Concert
9 - 11:45 a.m.	Pre-Game Concert featuring Dylan Scott Sacred Heart and the SHU Alumni Association is proud to present country music artist Dylan Scott! In the performance area, there will be food trucks and bars with food and beverages for purchase. Complimentary coffee & hot cider will also be available. Concert will begin between 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Please note: The concert will be held outdoors and will be rain or shine. Please plan and dress accordingly.	Park Avenue Campus	Register Now
10:45 a.m.	Pioneer Band Skull Session & Alumni Meet Up Check out the Pioneer Marching Band as they perform their traditional pre-game skull session on the amphitheater steps near the Chapel. Band alumni are invited to come back, reconnect, and show their support for the next generation of Pioneers.	Amphitheater Steps	Free
Noon	Annual Homecoming Game: SHU vs. Towson The Pioneers, in their first season in the CAA Conference, host Towson University for 2026 Homecoming Game. Ticket Information: Tickets for the game are included in the price of the pre-game concert/football game packages. Please note: you will receive a separate ticket for football from Ticketmaster via email. If you are not planning on attending the concert and just want a ticket to the football game you can purchase them via the athletics Ticketmaster page.	Sikorsky Credit Union Field	Ticket Information will be released on Sept. 15.
Noon - 3 p.m.	Alumni Zone During the game visit the Alumni Zone in the end zone area in front of the Valentine Health & Recreation Center! See the game from field level and reconnect with fellow alumni, catch up with former faculty, and check in with representatives from our colleges. Bring the whole family! There will be activities for our future Pioneers! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.	Sikorsky Credit Union Field	Included in ticket to game.
4 p.m.	Annual Homecoming Mass Join your fellow Pioneers as we celebrate our annual Homecoming Mass and remember all those Pioneers who have passed within the last year.	Chapel of the Holy Spirit	Free
4:30 p.m.	Alumni Play with Band Reception Calling all band alumni to join us to play with the Pep Band at the men's ice hockey game! There will be small reception prior to the game for those playing with the band.	West Campus (location TBD)	Free
6 p.m.	SHU Men's Ice Hockey vs Canisius Cheer on the Pioneers as they close their series with the Canisius!	Martire Family Arena	$5-25
7 p.m.	Unforgettable Fire: U2 Tribute Show Unforgettable Fire, or ”UF,” was born on New Year's Day in 1995 as one of the first U2 tribute bands to ever perform in America. After 25 years of performing, UF has formed the reputation of being the preeminent U2 tribute show in North America. Unforgettable Fire Tickets	SHU Community Theatre	$13-28
8 p.m.	Choral Masterworks Series: Celestial Sounds Experience the celestial beauty of Cant des Estrelles by Enrique Granados, a recently reconstructed masterpiece for three choirs, piano, and organ based on poetry by Heinrich Heine. 4 Heart Harmony and the Concert Choir will round out the program with a selection of shorter works by a variety of composers.	Chapel of the Holy Spirit	Ticket prices to be released on Sept. 21.