Homecoming 2026 - Registration now open!
Homecoming 2026 - Registration now open!
Homecoming 2026 is here: Ignite the Thunder – The Bobcat Games!
Homecoming 2026 is just around the corner, and we’re kicking off the excitement early! This year’s theme, "Ignite the Thunder: The Bobcat Games," brings Winter Olympic–inspired fun, Bobcat pride and campus tradition together for a full week of celebration.
Homecoming festivities will take place Monday, Feb. 16 through Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, featuring athletic events, spirit competitions, alumni celebrations, Tent City, the Homecoming Parade and much more.
Registration is now open for several Homecoming activities, including:
- Homecoming Parade closes February 13 at 5pm
- Tent City closes February 13 at 5pm
- University Departments and Faculty/Staff Office & Door Decorating closes February 13 at 5pm
- Application to run for Homecoming King/Queen or Duke/Duchess closes February 2 at 5pm
- Application to run for 2026-2027 SGA Executive Position closes February 2 at 5pm
All registration forms, event details and timelines can be found on the official Homecoming website, which is now live: www.gcsu.edu/homecoming.
Each registration form includes important information specific to that event, so participants are encouraged to read all details carefully before signing up.
Whether you’re cheering on the Bobcats, decorating your office, participating in Tent City or lining the streets for the parade, there’s a way for everyone to be part of Homecoming 2026. Let’s ignite the thunder and celebrate what it means to be a Bobcat!