We’re excited to welcome alumni and friends back to campus for UNC Asheville’s 2026 Homecoming! Join us the weekend of February 20th-21st, for a weekend of re-connection, Bulldog pride, and celebrating what makes the UNCA community so special. Whether you come for one event or stay all day, we can’t wait to see you back on campus. 💙
🏀 Homecoming Schedule🏀
Join us for a full day of Bulldog pride, campus connection, and basketball excitement! Your homecoming ticket includes access to all events, including snacks, food and drink tickets. Families welcome. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Wednesday, February 18th
🏀 Women’s Basketball Game | 6:30 PM
UNC Asheville Women’s Basketball v. High Point📍 Kimmel Arena, purchase tickets here
Thursday, February 19th
🎓 Dr. Shannon Davis ’97: Why Who Cleans Counts: What Housework Tells Us About American Family | 6:30 PM
Join alumna Dr. Shannon Davis ’97, as she talks about her 2020 book.📍 Mullen James Hall
Friday, February 20th
🎉Baseball Pre-Game| 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Including food trucks, axe throwing and more📍 Greenwood Baseball Field
⚾️ Baseball Game | 3 PM
UNC Asheville v. Rider 📍 Greenwood Baseball Field
🍻 Chemistry Alumni Meet-Up | 5 PM
Join the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry for an informal Homecoming meet-up. Families welcome! 📍 Highland Brewing
🌠 Stargazing at the Observatory for Honors Alumni | 6:30 PM
Backup date 2/27, Limited space. Registration Required. 📍 Observatory
Saturday, February 21st
🍼 Volunteer Opportunity, Babies Need Bottoms| 10 AM
Work with students to pack boxes for babies need bottoms. 📍 Highsmith, The Side Door
🎉 Campus Tailgate | 12 PM – 2 PM
Kick off Homecoming with fellow alumni before the games begin.📍 P11 (parking lot across from the Kimmel Arena parking deck)
🏫 Campus Building Tour | 12 PM
Take a guided walk through campus and see what’s new at UNC Asheville.📍 Rocky Statue (outside Kimmel Arena)
🏀 Women’s Basketball | 2 PM
UNC Asheville v. Presbyterian College📍 Sherrill Center
💙 Alumni Zone | Between Games, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Stop by our VIP Alumni area for drinks, snacks, reconnecting with old friends! 📍 Sherrill Center (near the main entrance)
🏀 Men’s Basketball | 4:30 PM
UNC Asheville v. Radford📍 Sherrill Center
🍻 Closeout Celebration | 8 – 11 PM
Wrap up Homecoming with brews and food at Hi-Wire Brewing. 📍 Hi-Wire Brewing – Biltmore Village Location
Need new UNCA Apparel?
The UNCA Bookstore in the Highsmith Student Union will have special hours
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10-4pm
Hotel Deals
Artful Way: Book your stay at the Artful Way for UNCA Homecoming 2026
Element: Book your stay at the Element for UNCA Homecoming 2026
Have any questions? Email alumni@unca.edu