Homecoming 2025

SJSU Departments all across campus will be getting in the Spartan Spirit and decorating the doors to their offices with neon colors, swag, and decorations! More details will be posted here as we approach Homecoming week.

Sign up to participate here!

SJSU Recognized Student Organizations across campus  compete to create a poster to celebrate their organization, SJSU, and the homecoming theme of Spartan Glow up: Neon Centennial for a monetary prize. Open to ALL RSOs, Fraternity & Sorority Chapters, and other Student Groups

Sign up to participate here! 

11:00am, Spartan Soccer Complex 

Come cheer on our Women's soccer team as they take on University of Las Vegas!

1:30pm, Spartan Soccor Complex

Come cheer on our Men's soccer team as they take on University of Las Vegas!

7:00pm, Student Union Ballroom

Join us for comedian Ralph Barbosa in the SU Ballroom for some fantastic comedy and snacks! Entrance is free!

11:00am - 2:00pm, 7th Street Plaza

Join us for fun and food at the 6th Annual Block Party as we celebrate Sammy the Spartan's 100th Birthday! Enjoy shaved ice, tacos, and more food as you walk through the festivities. Fun and free activity stations will be available throughout the plaza. The event will take place on 7th Street Plaza, from 11 AM to 2 PM, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

10:00am - 11:30am, Smith/Carlos Lawn

Collaboration with the Cesar Chavez Community Action Center, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Human Rights Institute

Join the SJSU campus community as we come together to reflect on the significance of Tommie Smith and John Carlos’s historic action 54 years ago in Mexico City, and its relevance to today’s struggle for racial and social justice.

5:00pm - 9:00pm, Tower Lawn 

Rally together at SJSU's hottest tradition, the 17th Annual Fire on the Fountain! Come rally with your fellow Spartans and enjoy free food, free swag, an inflatable challenge course, games, and entertainment from 4pm-9pm on Tower Lawn. Come enjoy the spectacular fire show, fireworks and pep rally featuring SJSU football players and cheer squad!

Apply to be a performer here!

5:30pm - 8:00pm; Smith/Carlos Lawn

Come back to campus and join us for a social that includes food, drink, entertainment, lawn games, and SJSU giveaways. All graduation years are welcome to attend.

11:00 am - 1:00pm, CEFCU Stadium

Alumni Tailgate: Tailgate Space #1

Student Tailgate: Along Path, next to space #5

12:30pm, CEFCU Stadium

Run onto the field before the team to your seats!
Students may begin lining up near the north tunnel
entrance 30 minutes prior to the game.

1:00pm, CEFCU Stadium

Halftime: Meet the Homecoming Court and Royalty

Representing San José State University as Homecoming Royalty is truly an exhilarating experience and one of the highest distinctions received by any student. The Homecoming Court is composed of six Spartans, with two Royalty winners (regardless of gender). 

7:00pm, Tech CU Arena

Continue the party after the Homecoming game to Tech CU Arena (across the street from CEFCU Stadium). There will be a full arena hat giveaway and the SJSU Airforce Color Guard will perform!

Get your tickets here!