Join us for Homecoming on October 4!
Show your Buff pride and reconnect with former classmates and faculty, current students and the community at large at West Texas A&M University Homecoming 2025! Gather with us to enjoy special events, look back on fond memories and reunite with those special Buffs in your life! Check out the schedule below!
Register now for these events:
FRIDAY, Sept. 26
PAINT THE TOWN MAROON / CLEAN UP CAMPUS
Campus Activities Board (OSEL)
8:30 - 11 am | Meet at Charles K. and Barbara Kerr Vaughan Pedestrian Mall
Help spread WT Homecoming Spirit across campus and Canyon! Participants will be split into groups and paint the windows of businesses with WT Spirit and help ensure the campus is beautiful for Homecoming Week.
**Homecoming Spirit points will be earned by those participating in this event!
MONDAY, Sept. 29
GREENLIGHTING PARTY & COOKOUT
Advising Services and Orientation and Academic Success
12 - 2 pm | Courtyard between the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex and Classroom Center
Join us for a hot dog and information on Greenlighting to set you up for success next semester!
TUESDAY, Sept. 30
TUNES AT NOON
Campus Activities Board (OSEL) and JBK
11:45 am - 1:15 pm | JBK Commons Video Wall
Take a lunch break and showcase your talents with songs from your favorite genre! Participate in karaoke and earn points for your student org.
**Homecoming Spirit points will be earned by those participating in this event!
WEENIE ROAST/THUNDER GAMES 2.0
Residence Hall Association, Rec Sports and Student Government Association
5 - 10 pm | Terrill Lawn and 26th Street
Get ready for the ultimate night of campus excitement as we unveil a fresh, electrifying twist on the beloved Weenie Roast and Thunder Games! Student Government, Residence Hall Association, and Rec Sports have joined forces to create an unforgettable evening that combines fierce competition, mouth-watering food, and incredible entertainment all in one epic celebration. Rally your friends and bring your competitive spirit as you dive into our action-packed game tournament, where every victory earns valuable spirit points for your organization.
After, fuel up with perfectly grilled hot dogs that'll keep your energy high and your taste buds satisfied, then let loose as you dance the night away to amazing live music that'll have the entire campus moving to the beat. Don't let your organization miss out on this awesome event. Gather your crew, bring your A-game, and prepare for an evening that'll have everyone counting down the days until next year's event!
**Homecoming Spirit points will be earned by those participating in this event!
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1
TUNES AT NOON
Campus Activities Board (OSEL)
11:45 am - 1:15 pm | Cafeteria/Alumni Banquet Hall
Take a lunch break and showcase your talents with songs from your favorite genre! Participate in karaoke and earn points for your student org.
**Homecoming Spirit points will be earned by those participating in this event!
WT MEN'S SOCCER
WT Athletics
7 pm | The Pitch
Come cheer the Buffs on to victory as they take on Texas A&M University International.
**Homecoming Spirit points will be earned by those participating in this event!
*Free for students with their Buff Gold Card
HOMECOMING DODGEBALL
Campus Activities Board (OSEL) and Rec Sports
5 - 10 pm | All-Purpose Courts, Virgil Henson Activities Center
It's time for the annual Homecoming Dodgeball tournament at the AC! Sign up with your team through the Rec Sports portal. Play with your friends or a student org to earn Homecoming Spirit points! Limited spots and t-shirts for participants. Registration and pizza will begin at 5 pm and the tournament starts at 5:30 pm.
**Homecoming Spirit points will be earned by those participating in this event!
THURSDAY, Oct. 2
THE PHOENIX
WT Alumni Association
6 - 9 pm | Legacy Hall in the JBK
The 62nd Annual Phoenix honoring the 2025 WT Distinguished Alumni. It's our privilege to honor outstanding alumni whose personal accomplishments and professional achievements are a source of great pride for WT.
WT WOMEN'S SOCCER
WT Athletics
6 pm | Happy State Bank Stadium
Come cheer the Lady Buffs on to victory as they take on Saint Mary's University. Come early for food trucks in the parking lot! First 500 will receive a free t-shirt.
**Homecoming Spirit points will be earned by those participating in this event!
*Free for students with their Buff Gold Card
PANCAKES & KARAOKE
Residence Hall Association
8 - 11 pm | Alumni Banquet Hall/26th Street
Join us for a deliciously fun evening where the mic is hot and the pancakes are hotter! Whether you're flipping your favorite breakfast stack or flipping through your go to karaoke jam, this is your chance to sing your heart out and stack your plate high. Bring your friends, and your appetite to the sweetest night of homecoming week!
**Homecoming Spirit points will be earned by those participating in this event!
FRIDAY, Oct. 3
CANYON CHAMBER TAILGATE CRAWL
Canyon Chamber of Commerce
5 pm | The Square (2503 Fourth Avenue)
Enjoy great tailgate food on the Canyon Square, along with your favorite merchants, live music from Old Dog Tray, cornhole, yard games, a cake walk, and more!
LADY BUFFS VOLLEYBALL
WT Athletics
6 pm | The Box
Come cheer the Lady Buffs on to victory as they take on Dallas Baptist University.
**Homecoming Spirit points will be earned by those participating in this event!
*Free for students with their Buff Gold Card
HALL OF CHAMPIONS
WT Athletics
6:30 pm | Legacy Hall in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center
The WTAMU Athletic Hall of Champions recognizes the finest student-athletes, coaches, administrators and other notable individuals who have contributed to the success of West Texas A&M Athletics.
47TH ANNUAL PIGSKIN REVUE CELEBRATION
Student Government Association
6:30 - 9 pm | White Buffalo at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere filled with live entertainment, yummy food trucks, and spirited games at the White Buffalo at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium, where the final few organizations compete for the ultimate prize. The Spirit Stick. Experience electrifying live performances and awesome giveaways throughout the night. Honor the announcement of the WT Homecoming Court of 2025, ending with the lighting of the Eternal Flame! Do not miss this community celebration of tradition, talent, and spirit at the 47th Pigskin Revue – where memories are made, and buffalo spirit will come alive!
“LISTEN TO THE MUSIC!” SYMPHONIC ROCK CONCERT
WT Symphony
7:30 pm | Mary Moody Northen Recital Hall
Rock out to the music of The Doobie Brothers, Elton John, Chicago, Billy Joel, Queen, and many more with the WT Symphony featuring the return of cover band, Flashback!
$10 General Admission tickets
*Free for students with their Buff Gold Card
SATURDAY, Oct. 4
WT ALUMNI REUNIONS
WT Alumni Association
All Day | Various locations on and around campus
Reunions are a great way to reconnect and build new relationships. Contact the WT Alumni Association for a complete list of WT Alumni Reunions occurring during Homecoming weekend.
DINE LOCAL – SHOP LOCAL – STAY LOCAL
City of Canyon
All day | Canyon Businesses
We all love the City of Canyon! Take advantage of your time in Canyon by supporting the local businesses and restaurants. While you're out, be sure to stop by some of the Buff Owned Businesses.
HomeCOMMing BRUNCH
Department of Communication
Saddle up for a HomeCOMMing Brunch featuring western-style bites and cocktails. Celebrate our Hall of Fame inductee, then test your grit in interactive challenges with a Communication and Media twist!
UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
11 am - 3 pm | University Bookstore
While you are on campus, shop in the University Bookstore and grab some WTAMU apparel.
HOMECOMING PARADE
WT Division of Student Affairs & Organizations
1 pm | Russell Long Blvd.
Come enjoy the floats, cars, livestock, bands and more at the annual Homecoming parade! Bring your lawn chair and line the streets of Russell Long Blvd. to enjoy the "Wild West Texas" parade!
PARTY ON 26TH STREET
WT Athletics
2 - 6:30 pm | 26th Street
Join us for food, Buff spirit and FUN at the Homecoming Tailgate immediately following the parade.
ALUMNI OPEN HOUSE AND SCAVENGER HUNT
WT Alumni Association
2 - 4 pm | Buffalo Courts Alumni Center
Immediately following the parade, join your fellow Alumni for an Open House at Buff Courts. We will have food and fun activities in Buffalo Courts for the youngest Buff to the oldest Buff, including a campus-wide scavenger hunt.
LADY BUFFS VOLLEYBALL
WT Athletics
2 pm | The Box
Come cheer the Lady Buffs on to victory as they take on Texas Women’s University.
*Free for students with their Buff Gold Card
WT FOOTBALL
WT Athletics
7 pm | Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium
Top off the Homecoming weekend by cheering the Buffs to a victory against Sul Ross State University. Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid an additional $3 fee at the gate.
*Free for students with their Buff Gold Card
Staff Council Events
Homecoming Door Decorating Contest – all week
Show your buff spirit by entering the annual Homecoming Door Decorating Contest! Departments can start decorating on October 5th at 8 am and all doors must be completed by Monday, Oct. 7th by 10 am.
People's choice voting will be open from October 8-10th.
Buffalo Chip Hunt – all week, faculty and staff see daily emails