Full Schedule

Saturday  |  September 28, 2024

Husker Watch Party

10 a.m. gates open  |  11 a.m. kickoff
Memorial Stadium, enter at Gate 24

Be a part of the large cheering crowd on the field inside Memorial Stadium watching live on the big screen as the Husker Football play the Purdue Boilermakers. Students earn Attendance Points for their organization in the Homecoming Competition.

Monday  |  September 30, 2024

Blood Drive

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nebraska Union, Centennial Room

Day 1 of UNL's annual Homecoming Blood Drive is the state’s largest blood supplier each year – with more than 460 donors.

Sign Up to Donate

Showtime at the Coliseum

8 to 10 p.m.
Coliseum at the Campus Rec Center

The LOUDEST night of the week!  A fast-paced and lively show as student groups, fraternities, sororities and residence halls battle against each other with 2-minute group performances full of music, dance, and theatrics for Homecoming competition points and ultimate bragging rights.

Wednesday  |  October 2, 2024

Blood Drive

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room

Day 3 of UNL's annual Homecoming Blood Drive is the state’s largest blood supplier each year – with more than 460 donors.

Sign Up to Donate

Friday  |  October 4, 2024

Beat Rutgers Drive-Thru Tailgate

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wick Alumni Center

At midday, cruise your vehicle (or walk) through the Wick Center's driveway on R Street to get FREE Nebraska Alumni gameday swag to cheer the Huskers as they face the Rutger Scarlet Knights the next day.

Tour the Lawn Displays

Afternoon & Evening (anytime after 12 p.m.)
City Campus -  R Street, 16th Street, and Vine Street

Marvel at the creative talents put forth by students to decorate the fraternity and sorority chapter houses along R Street, 16th Street, and Vine Street. 

Cornstock Festival

5 to 8 p.m.
Memorial Stadium, East Plaza

Before and after the Homecoming Parade, continue the on-campus celebration with FREE roasted corn, carnival games, music, and more. 

At 7 p.m. the two finalists from Battle of the Bands competition will perform.

Open to the public.

Homecoming Parade

6 p.m.
UNL City Campus

The annual procession of music, cheers, and Husker pride courses through the heart of City Campus – featuring the Cornhusker Marching Band; spirit-themed floats and golf carts; and the Homecoming Royalty Court.

Open to the public. 

Map of the Parade Route