September 14–20, 2026
Save the date for Homecoming 2026! More information coming soon.
We’re excited to invite you back to campus for Homecoming this fall! It’s always a special time to reconnect, celebrate, and show off our Bengal pride as a community.
Join us for a full week of exciting events and activities, all leading up to the big Homecoming tailgate and football game on Saturday, September 19.
Events
Student Organization Window Painting
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union
New Student Social (ACE, EOP, Roar 2 Success, UNC 100)
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Social Hall
Poetry Slam
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location TBA
Commuter Voucher Giveaway
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
Academic Convocation
12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
Student Event (Bingo)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location TBA
Door Decorating Contest
1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Various Locations Across Campus
Roar & Pour
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Campus House
Benji’s Birthday
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Campbell Student Union
Alumni Music Concert (Reception to Follow)
7:30 p.m.
Louis P. Ciminelli Recital Hall at Rockwell Hall
Midnight Madness
10:00 p.m. to midnight
Sports Arena
Communications Department Public Relations M.S. 10th Anniversary (Immediately Followed by Alumni Reunion in Costello Hall)
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center
Alumni Welcome Back Reception
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center
Benji’s Block Party
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Plaza
Chess Tournament
10:00 a.m.
Bacon Hall 115 and 117
Register
Bengals, Bagels, & Bus Tours
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SAMC/Lot I-37
Tailgate
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parking Lots Near Coyer Field
Homecoming Football Game vs. Alfred State College
1:00 p.m.
Coyer Field
Royal Court Halftime
Halftime of Homecoming Football Game
Coyer Field
Women’s Volleyball Tournament
4:00 p.m.
Sports Arena
Hotel Information
Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown
220 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202
Last Day to Book: Monday, August 1, 2026
Reserve your room by calling (716) 855-2223.
Code: Buffalo State University
Rate: $219 per night plus applicable taxes and surcharges.
Beginning date: Thursday, September 17, 2026.
End date: Saturday, September 20, 2026.
Best Western on the Avenue
510 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202
Last Day to Book: Monday, August 17, 2026
Please reserve your room by calling (716) 886-8333.
Code: Buffalo State Homecoming
Rate: TBD following the Buffalo Bills 2026 schedule released in early- to mid-May.
Beginning date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
End date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Airport
4271 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
Last Day to Book: Monday, August 17, 2026
Please reserve your room by calling (716) 633-2488.
Code: Buffalo State Homecoming
Rate: $159 per night plus applicable taxes and surcharges.
Beginning date: Thursday, September 17, 2026.
End date: Saturday, September 20, 2026.
Richardson Hotel
444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213
Last Day to Book: Monday, August 17, 2026
Reserve your room by calling (716) 493-2610. Code: Buffalo State Homecoming
Rate: $279 per night plus applicable taxes and surcharges.
Beginning date: Thursday, September 17, 2026. End date: Saturday, September 20, 2026.
