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Homecoming 2026

Homecoming 2026

Save the Date: November 6-8, 2026

Gamecocks, we are so excited to welcome you back home for Homecoming Weekend, Friday, Nov. 6 to Sunday, Nov. 8! Whether you graduated five years ago or 50, you’re invited to renew the tradition in the heart of the Palmetto State.

Homecoming on the Horseshoe

Enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars, featuring live music, refreshing drinks, and classic Southern fare. Reconnect with old friends, make new memories, and dance the night away beneath the iconic live oaks.

Friday, Nov. 6 | 6–10 p.m. | The Horseshoe

Two women pose smiling at a USC Alumni Association tailgate event, with a large white tent in the background featuring the event name. One woman wears a beige jacket and holds a drink, while the other wears a black shirt and denim overalls holding a beverage. In the background, attendees are mingling on a grassy area.

Homecoming Tailgate vs. Texas A&M

Join the Homecoming tailgate party presented by Founders Federal Credit Union before you head to Williams-Brice Stadium to cheer on the Gamecocks to beat the Texas A&M Aggies!

Saturday, Nov. 7 | Three hours before kickoff | Gamecock Park

Tailgate tickets

Your tailgate ticket includes special entertainment, a live band, facepainters, a balloon artist and more, all conveniently located in Gamecock Park. Ticket holders will also have access to food, restrooms, TVs and a cash bar.

Richard T. Greener Scholarship Breakfast

Richard T. Greener Scholarship Breakfast

Hosted by the Black Alumni Council, this annual gathering brings together alumni, students, and friends in support of a powerful cause — the Richard T. Greener Scholarship, which provides vital support to deserving students at the University of South Carolina.

Friday, Nov. 6 | 8–10:30 a.m. | Pastides Alumni Center

Register
A woman with long brown hair and glasses smiles while holding a colorful fan at an outdoor event. She is wearing a black outfit and a multi-colored wrap. In the background, a group of people is seated at tables, some holding drinks.

Rainbow Brunch

Celebrate the close of Homecoming Weekend with an unforgettable brunch full of joy, community, and purpose — all in support of the LGBTQ+ Alumni Council’s Inclusive Excellence Scholarship.

Sunday, Nov. 8 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Pastides Alumni Center

Join the LGBTQ+ Alumni Council for the third annual Rainbow Brunch featuring the fabulous Patti O’Furniture and a dazzling lineup of performers!

Leave Your Legacy

Get your own personalized brick on the historic Horseshoe and permanently make your mark on campus. It’s truly the way to say Forever to Thee.