Day 28

Saturday, September 26

All Day | Family Weekend 2026 | Campuswide

Welcome Pioneer families! Check out the full schedule of events on the Family Weekend website. Many events are ticketed and require purchase ahead of time, but there are tons of things to do in Fairfield and downtown!

Sponsored by: First-Year Programs

10:45 - 11:15 a.m. | Marching Band Skull Session | Amphitheater Steps

Come support the Pioneer Band prior to our home football game!

Sponsored by: SHU Band and Orchestra Program

Noon | Football | Sikorsky Credit Union Field

It's our Pioneer Home Opener for the season—and Family Weekend! Come cheer on the Pioneers with family and friends! Giveaways to be announced on @SHUPromos on Instagram!

6 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. St. Peters (Senior Day) | Park Avenue Field

Join us for Senior Day at the Park Avenue Field as we celebrate our graduating student athletes and all they have accomplished!

Sponsored by: Athletics

8 p.m. | Family Weekend Concert: Hank Azaria & the EZ Street Band | Martire Family Arena

Join us for our traditional Family Weekend Concert, featuring Hank Azaria & the EZ Street Band, for a Springsteen Celebration! Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, head to the Family Weekend website.

Sponsored by: First-Year Programs