WKU Homecoming
It is that time of the year where we invite you to participate in this year's Homecoming activities. The Homecoming Committee hopes your organization/residence hall/ campus ministry will participate in one or more of the events. Help us celebrate being a part of the "Western" family and showing your Big Red Spirit!!
We hope you enjoy the variety of activities being sponsored and look forward to seeing you at the Festival of Friends on Homecoming Day.
Complete 2026 Homecoming Packet
Visit the Alumni Association for more information related to WKU 2025 Homecoming.
Homecoming Festivities
Friday, October 9, 2026
All times are listed in Central Standard Time
*Homecoming Queen Candidates Only
Until Noon
Homecoming Queen Candidate Nomination Form due (see form in Homecoming packet linked above)
Location: DSU 2059
*Form must be delivered to Lilly Pottlitzer by Noon on Friday, October 9*
Contact: Lilly Pottlitzer, 270-745-5809 lilly.pottlitzer@wku.edu
Monday, October 26, 2026
All times are listed in Central Standard Time
*Homecoming Queen Candidates Only
3:30 PM
Location: TBD
Contact: Lilly Pottlitzer, 270-745-5809 lilly.pottlitzer@wku.edu
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
All times are listed in Central Standard Time
ALL DAY
See Contest Entry Form in Homecoming Packet
Location: DSU 2059
*Form must be turned in to Andrew Rash by 4:30PM on Wednesday, November 4th
Contact: Andrew Rash, 270-745-2459, andrew.rash@wku.edu
Saturday, November 7, 2026
All times are listed in Central Standard Time
*Homecoming Queen Candidates Only
Varies
Location: TBD
Contact: Lilly Pottlitzer, 270-745-5809 lilly.pottlitzer@wku.edu
Monday, November 9, 2026
All times are listed in Central Standard Time
9:00 AM
Location: DSU 2059
Banners must be turned in to Amelia Kolb by 9:00 AM on Monday, November 9th
Contact: Amelia Kolb, 270-745-5791, amelia.kolb@wku.edu
ALL DAY
Location: TopNet
Contact: Lilly Pottlitzer, 270-745-5809, lilly.pottlitzer@wku.edu
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
All times are listed in Central Standard Time
*Homecoming Queen Candidates Only
Varies
DSU 2059
Contact: Lilly Pottlitzer, 270-745-5809, lilly.pottlitzer@wku.edu
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
All times are listed in Central Standard Time
*Homecoming Queen Candidates Only
3:00 PM
TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Contact: Lilly Pottlitzer, 270-745-5809, lilly.pottlitzer@wku.edu
Thursday, November 12, 2026
All times are listed in Central Standard Time
*Homecoming Queen Candidates Only
6:00 PM
Location: DSU 3rd Floor
Contact: Lilly Pottlitzer, 270-745-5809, lilly.pottlitzer@wku.edu
Friday, November 13, 2026
All times are listed in Central Standard Time
4:30 PM
Location: Downtown Bowling Green
Contact: Andrew Rash, 270-745-2459, andrew.rash@wku.edu
Post Parade
7:00 PM
Location: Van Meter Auditorium
Tickets must be purchased on the Step Show Campaign webpage before the event at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-wku-nphc-step-show or while students sell in DSU. Some tickets may be sold at the door if supplies last.
Contact: Harrison Snyder, 270-745-5699, harrison.snyder@wku.edu
Saturday, November 14, 2026
All times are listed in Central Standard Time
*Homecoming Queen Candidates Only
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
Location: DSU 3020
Contact: Lilly Pottlitzer, 270-745-5809, lilly.pottlitzer@wku.edu
2:30 PM Kick-Off Time
Location: Houchens-LT Smith Stadium
Half-Time
Location: Houchens-LT Smith Stadium
Contact: Lilly Pottlitzer, 270-745-5809, lilly.pottlitzer@wku.edu
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