Homecoming Weekend 2026
Return to Spalding and reconnect with alumni, friends, and the Spalding community
for a weekend of celebration and Golden Eagle pride.
Friday, October 9 – Saturday, October 10
Begin the weekend with Mass in the Mansion Chapel before gathering to honor our 2026 Caritas Medal recipient, celebrate the Golden Anniversary Class of 1976, and induct new members into the Roger Burkman Athletic Hall of Fame. On Saturday, we’ll tailgate at Legacy Fields and cheer on our men’s and women’s soccer teams before concluding the weekend with a campus tour.
See you in October!
Pictured above, 1976 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Friday Events
Friday, October 9, 2026
Homecoming Mass
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
St. Catherine of Siena Chapel
851 South Fourth Street
Homecoming Dinner
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
$20/person*
College Street Ballroom
810 S. Second Street
Celebrate. Be inspired. Make an impact.
- Celebrate the Class of 1976 as we honor their 50th Reunion!
- Be inspired by the newest inductees into the Roger Burkman Hall of Fame.
- Discover the journey and community impact of the 2026 Caritas Medal recipient.
*Class of 1976, honored guests and members of our 851 and Tulip Poplar donor societies should have received a special invitation code for the Friday dinner. Contact us if you have any questions or did not receive a code.
Saturday Events
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Women’s Volleyball vs. Greenville
12:00 PM
Columbia Gym
824 S. Fourth Street
Homecoming Tailgate & Games
Legacy Fields
910 S. Eighth Street
Tailgate — 12:00–2:00 PM
Come early and fuel up before the Women’s and Men’s Soccer games! Enjoy a complimentary lunch catered by Jaggers while connecting with fellow alumni, families, and friends.
Free Admission and Food (while supplies last). RSVP required for free entry. Alumni and families welcome!”
Women’s Soccer vs. Westminster — 1:00 PM
Men’s Soccer vs. Westminster — 3:00 PM
Alumni Campus Tour
3:00–5:00 PM
Starting location: TBD
Take a walk down memory lane and see how Spalding’s campus has evolved. Join us for a guided tour that revisits familiar places, highlights what’s changed, and celebrates the history of our campus community.
