We have a full week of events planned for you leading up to the game and can’t wait to celebrate our home and family.
Chalk the Plaza!, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., The Plaza
Leave your mark on the Plaza during this fun Homecoming week tradition!
Commuter Connection (Homecoming Edition), 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Perry Quad
Stop by Bengal Walk for some coffee, donuts, and giveaways.
Bengal Connect Student Organization Fair, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., The Plaza
Learn all about our student organizations, their contributions to our community, and how you can get involved.
Benji’s 152 Birthday Celebration, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., The Plaza
Stop by and grab a cupcake to celebrate Buffalo State University’s 152nd year educating in the city of Buffalo!
Office Door Decoration Contest
Register your Office or Department
Homecoming Bengals Practice Happy Hour, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy happy hour at Coyer Field with alumni, faculty, and staff of Buffalo State during the Bengals Football practice.
RSVP for Happy Hour
Bengal Pause: Free Food in Plaza
Alumni Concert & Reception, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tickets to the Annual Homecoming Music Concert
Athletics Midnight Madness, 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., Houston Gym, Sports Arena, Ice Arena
Hosted by Buffalo State Intercollegiate Athletics. Celebrate the start of the winter sport season with open swim, basketball, music, contests and games, food, and more.
The USG Homecoming Party in the Plaza, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., The Plaza
Sponsored by United Students Government, the Party in the Plaza will include carnival games, prizes, food, inflatables and more!
Free Planetarium Shows, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Science and Mathematics Complex
Catch one of our astonishing FREE Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium shows! Shows will be offered every 30 minutes until 12:00 p.m. Light breakfast refreshments will be served.
Women’s Volleyball vs. New Paltz, 1:00 p.m., Sports Arena
Come cheer on women's volleyball as they take on New Paltz!
Women’s Soccer vs. SUNY Cortland, 1:00 p.m., Coyer Field
Come out and cheer on women's soccer as they host SUNY Cortland!
Alumni and Family Tailgate, 3:00 p.m.
Join students, alumni, and families for music, food, and games at the Tailgate event before the Bengals Football team takes on the University of Rochester! Free to attend.
Students and Parents sign in at the event.
Alumni RSVP
Bengals Football vs. University of Rochester, 5:00 p.m., Coyer Field
Buffalo State Football hosts University of Rochester in the Homecoming Football Game. Go, Bengals!
Homecoming Open Skate, 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m., Ice Arena
Bring your own skates as there are limited skate rentals.
