Homecoming 2026

SJSU departments across campus will be getting into the Spartan Spirit and decorating their office doors with neon colors, swag, and decorations! More details will be posted here as we approach Homecoming week.

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SJSU Recognized Student Organizations across campus compete in a social media video competition to celebrate their organization, SJSU, and the homecoming theme for a monetary prize. Open to ALL RSOs, Fraternity & Sorority Chapters, and other Student Groups

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Noon - 3:00 pm, 7^th Street Plaza

The ultimate campus feast is BACK, bigger, tastier, and more delicious than ever! Welcome to the 5^th Annual Taste of the Bay food festival! This Homecoming, we are bringing the best local flavors straight to the heart of campus!

Make your way over to 7^th Street Plaza from 12:00 to 3:00 PM to experience the perfect mashup of Spartan pride and incredible food. Trust us, you do not want to miss this:

• Mouth-Watering Eats from the best local spots around the Bay Area!
• Refreshing Sips to keep you fueled and cooled down while you explore!
• Lively Entertainment & Music keeping the vibes immaculate all afternoon long!

Bring your friends, grab some incredible food, soak up the sun, and let's celebrate Homecoming the right way—with full plates and a massive Spartan spirit!

4:00 - 7 pm, 7^th Street Plaza

It’s Homecoming Week, and we are inviting the SJSU community to step into the glow of Spartan City Lights at our 6th Annual Homecoming Block Party! To get us into the Spartan Spirit, we’re transforming 7th Street Plaza into a vibrant cityscape of food, fun, and community! Enjoy delicious bites and soak up the urban vibes at our activity stations featuring games, crafts, and interactive fun. Celebrate Homecoming under the Spartan City Lights with friends, food, and nonstop Spartan spirit! See you at the Block Party!

4:00 - 9:00 pm, Tower Lawn 

It’s officially time to rally together for the hottest tradition of the year! The 20th Annual Fire on the Fountain is back, and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and more explosive than ever before!

Grab your crew and head to Tower Lawn from 4:00 to 9:00 PM for an unforgettable night of pure Spartan pride. Check out what we’ve got lined up:

• FREE Food & FREE Swag (Get there early before it's gone!)
• An epic Inflatable Challenge Course to test your skills
• Tons of games, prizes, and non-stop entertainment
• A massive Pep Rally featuring your SJSU Football players and the powerhouse Cheer Squad!

As the sun goes down, the energy goes up! Brace yourself for a spectacular Fire Show, followed by a breathtaking Fireworks Display that will light up the entire campus sky!

ATTENTION ALL RSOs!

Want your student organization right in the middle of the action? Sign up to table at FOF now! Don't miss the ultimate opportunity to showcase your club to thousands of fellow Spartans.

Bring your energy, wear your blue and gold, and let’s make this the wildest Fire on the Fountain yet! 

5:30 - 8:00 pm, 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.

TBD, CEFCU Stadium

Join us before the game to mix and mingle with fellow SJSU Alumni.

Time 9pm, 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). 

TBD