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October 10, 2026

Indiana State vs. Youngstown State

Community Events

A group of participants race on tricycles in the Trike Derby at Indiana State University, with spectators watching from the sidelines.

Trike

October 9

Recreation East

Sycamore Sam in the back of a car during the Homecoming parade

Homecoming Parade Registration - Community Partners

The 2026 Homecoming Parade will take place Saturday, October 10, along Wabash Avenue. Register your organization online to participate.  

 

A large group of students walks down a city street during a parade, led by participants wearing Greek organization sweatshirts. Behind the group is a float featuring the Sycamore Sam mascot and a sign reading “Sycamore Motor Speedway,” with flags and downtown buildings visible in the background.

Homecoming Parade Registration - Indiana State University Groups

Indiana State University groups are invited to participate in this year's Blue & White Homecoming Parade. Register online to submit your entry!

A large group of Indiana State University alumni and friends gather under a large tent for tailgating, sitting around tables with drinks and snacks, wearing ISU gear.

Homecoming Tailgating

Memorial Stadium

Indiana State football player carries the ball during a running play while a teammate moves ahead to block. Both players wear blue and white uniforms and helmets, with a blurred red canopy visible in the background.

Homecoming Football Game

Get your tickets for Homecoming 2026 as Sycamore Football hosts the Penguins of Youngstown State for this year's Homecoming Game. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 10. GO SYCAMORES!

Swimmer wearing a blue cap and goggles performs a freestyle stroke in a pool, with water splashing around as the swimmer moves through the lane.

Sycamore Swim & Dive

Sycamore Swim & Dive will host Illinois State on Friday, October 9, at 6 PM at the Vigo County Aquatic Center, 2230 Prairieton Rd. Admission is free for this event. 

Volleyball player in a white Indiana State uniform tosses the ball into the air to serve during an indoor match, with the ball suspended above an outstretched hand.

Sycamore Volleyball

Sycamore Volleyball will host Drake on Saturday, October 10, at 6 PM, at the ISU Arena. Admission is free for this event.

Soccer player in a blue Indiana State uniform dribbles the ball while a defender in a white uniform attempts to challenge for possession on a turf field. Players in bright green training pinnies watch from the sideline in the background.

Sycamore Soccer

Sycamore Soccer will host Drake on Sunday, October 11, at 1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Admission is free for this event.

Student Homecoming Week Events

View of a campus walkway leading to a circular fountain surrounded by lush greenery, with a modern multi-story building in the background under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

Homecoming Week Kickoff

October 5

Dede Plaza

A student smiles while donating blood at the Bleed Blue Blood Drive, holding a stress ball in one hand and a smartphone in the other, lying comfortably on a donation chair.

Bleed Blue Blood Drive

October 5 and October 6

Dede II

A group of students dressed in matching Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses perform a choreographed dance on stage during the Sycamore Sync Sessions event at Indiana State University.

Sync/Sessions

October 6

Hulman Center

Attendees at the Blue Light Party at Indiana State University hold up glowing blue sticks in a darkened outdoor setting, creating a vibrant, energetic atmosphere.

Blue Light Party

October 7

650 N 6th St 

Old Lincoln Quad

A person riding a low, electric go-kart–style vehicle on an indoor track. The rider is wearing a bright pink hoodie and sneakers, with legs extended forward toward the front of the kart. The vehicle has glowing blue and white lights along its base and a visible number “5” on the front panel. The track is bordered by padded barriers, and the scene appears to be lit for an entertainment or arcade setting.

Rock the Quad

October 8

The Quad

The following parking and vehicle traffic restrictions will be necessary to accommodate the Homecoming Parade. 

On-street parking on campus will be PROHIBITED effective 11:59 p.m., the Friday of homecoming week on the following streets:

  • Fifth Street from Cherry Street to Tippecanoe Street
  • Ninth Street from Cherry Street to Tippecanoe Street
  • Cherry Street from Fifth Street to Ninth Street
  • Chestnut Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street
  • Off-campus parking will be prohibited on Wabash Avenue from 5th Street to 9th, Street

The listed parking lots east of Seventh Street will be CLOSED effective 11:59 p.m., the Friday of homecoming week:

  • Student/Staff Lots D, R; Remote Lots D Extension, Q
  • Student Permit Lots 20, 22
  • Staff Permit Lot RI 15
  • University Hall Clinic Lot

The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. While the parade is in progress, the following streets will be closed to all traffic: 

  • Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Streets from Wabash Street north to Tippecanoe Street
  • Larry Bird Avenue, Eagle, Chestnut, Cherry, Sycamore, Spruce, and Tippecanoe Streets from Fifth Street to Ninth Street.

Please make certain your vehicle is not parked in any of the restricted areas. Vehicles remaining in the restricted/closed areas after 11:59 p.m. will be towed at the owner's expense. Please inform your Homecoming guests of these parking restrictions. 

A map of campus parking is linked below. Should you have any questions, please call ISU Parking Services, 812-237-8888 or the University Police, 812-237-5555. 

Campus Parking Map

A map of the Blue and White Homcoming Parade.

2026 Blue and White Homecoming Parade Route

The route for the Blue and White Homecoming Parade will start at the corner of 9th St and Wabash St. From there, it'll head west to the corner of 5th St and Wabash St. Then it will turn and head north on 5th St towards campus. Each unit will stop in front of the announcement stand by the Indiana State University Foundation Office. Lastly, they will continue onto campus, still on 5th St, through our designated sensory-friendly zone. Once done there, units will proceed back to the staging areas in Lot D, near the Hulman Center.

Homecoming Parade Map (PDF)

You can learn more about the tailgating guidelines at the Indiana State University Athletics website.

Alumni Association Homecoming Tent

Date October 10, 2026

Location Memorial Stadium

Celebrate one of Indiana State University’s favorite Homecoming traditions at the Alumni Association Homecoming Tent! Located near the south entrance of Memorial Stadium, the tent is the perfect spot to kick off game day with fellow Sycamores.

Enjoy refreshments, fun games, and a photo booth while reconnecting with friends, classmates, and alumni from across the decades. Whether you’re here to relive old memories or make new ones, the Alumni Tent offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere that’s at the heart of Homecoming weekend.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the tradition—join us before the game and celebrate your Sycamore pride!

For questions about Homecoming events hosted by the Alumni Association, please contact Dr. PJ Thompson at (812) 237-6160 or email alumni@indstate.edu

Indiana State Homcoming Alumni Association Tent