Homecoming 2025

Celebrate Homecoming Weekend!
September 29-October 3, 2025
Whether you are heading back to campus or celebrating from elsewhere around the globe, we have plenty of activities for you to engage with and support other Buckeyes!
Head back to 'old Columbus town'
There are many things to do and see on our Columbus campus throughout the weekend.
Where is Brutus? Scavenger Hunt
Join the Scarlet & Games Homecoming scavenger hunt — in-person and virtual options available!
Homecoming Parade
Attend the 2025 Parade and Pre-Parade Festivities
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
Explore the current exhibitions at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
Thompson Library
Stop by Thompson Library to see the current exhibition
Wexner Center for the Arts
Check out the exhibitions at the Wexner Center for the Arts
Attend an event hosted by your college or regional campus
Each college and campus has its own schedule of events for Homecoming weekend. Find your college, school or campus below to find more events tailored just for you. Many do require registration, so be sure to sign up ahead of time!
Celebrate from home

Stream the Homecoming Parade!
Tune in from wherever you are! The parade will begin with step off at the Ohio Stadium on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the West Stadium Parking lot and end at the Ohio Union.


Where is Brutus? Scarlet & Games Homecoming scavenger hunt
Join the Scarlet & Games Homecoming scavenger hunt — in-person and virtual options available!

Limited Edition 2026 Calendar
Celebrate, connect and give back during homecoming with a limited-edition 2026 Then and Now Ohio State Calendar