Homecoming 2026

Join your fellow alums on campus to cheer on Tufts Athletics! 

Date: TBD


Get in the game-day spirit at Alumni HQ! Swing by Alumnae Lounge from 2:30-6:30pm for stadium-style snacks, like nachos, sausages, and cotton candy. Grab some Jumbo swag to cheer our teams on in style. Plus, arts & crafts activities for fans of all ages to enjoy! 

 

Please check back as we get closer to the date for a full schedule of campus activities and home athletics games.

An image of a sideview of the Jumbo statue. Jumbo his his truck up. The word Homecoming is written on the bottom of picture

Schedule of Events

As we wait for 2026 Homecoming take a peek at the 2025 schedule of events to get an idea of what 2026 may look like 

9:00 AM - 11:00 AMMen's Soccer: Scott Greenwood Alumni GameKraft Field 
(162 College Ave)
 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMMultifaith Homecoming EventInterfaith Center
 (58 Winthrop St)
 
10:30 AMTufts Cross Country/Track & Field Alumni Long RunGantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center 
(161 College Ave)
 
11:00 AMWomen's Soccer 
Alumni Game
Kraft Field 
(162 College Ave)
 
12:00 PMField Hockey vs. Bates CollegeOunjian Field
(160E College Ave)
 
11:00 AMMen's Soccer Pre-Game TailgateField F (Grass Field near Bello)
(160B College Ave)
 
12:30 PMSoccer (M) vs. Bates CollegeBello Field
(160B College Ave)
 
1:30 PMWomen's Soccer 
Pre-Game Tailgate
Bello Field
(160B College Ave)
 
2:00 PMField Hockey Alumni Tailgate  
2:00 PMVolleyball (W) vs. Connecticut College Cousens Gym
(161 College Ave)
 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMBlack Homecoming and Tailgate PartyCapen House 
(8 Professors Row)
 
2:30 PM - 6:30 PMAlumni Homecoming HeadquartersAlumnae Lounge
(40 Talbot Ave)
 
3:30 PMMen's Soccer Post-Game ReceptionGreat American Beer Hall
(142 Mystic Ave.)
 
3:30 PMSoccer (W) vs. Bates CollegeBello Field 
(160B College Ave)
 
4:30 PMTufts Cross Country/Track & Field Homecoming TailgateEllis Oval: by the steeplechase pit
(18 Lower Campus Rd)
 
7:00 PMFootball vs. Bates CollegeEllis Oval
(18 Lower Campus Rd)
 

 

Important information

  • Public Transportation

     

    If you are coming by subway, or “T,” you can travel to Tufts on the Red Line or the Green Line. 

    The E branch of the Green Line brings you closest to campus via the new Medford/Tufts stop. When exiting the station you will be located at the intersection of Boston Avenue and College Ave.  

    Alternatively, you can take the Red Line to the Davis Square station. Exit the Davis Square station on the College Avenue side. You may take the #94 or #96 bus (which both leave from the Davis Square T entrance directly across from the 7-Eleven convenience store, NOT the entrance next to the Somerville Theatre) or walk 15 minutes along College Avenue to the Tufts campus.

    • If you board the bus, you will get off at the stop titled "Boston Avenue at Tufts Garage." The bus stop is across the street from a large, seven-story parking garage.
    • If you walk, turn right out of the subway station and follow College Avenue to the Powderhouse Square traffic circle. Cross Powderhouse Circle to continue on College Avenue. As you continue on College Avenue, the Tufts Campus will be on your left. 
  • Parking

    Parking on campus will be Complimentary to all alumni coming to campus on October  11th from 9am - 11pm. 

    If you plan to park on campus prior to 9am or after 11pm, please make sure to pay for parking to avoid receiving a parking ticket. 

    Please be aware that the South Hall Garage, Cohen Center Lot and Aidekman Art Gallery Lot will be closed. The best parking options on campus will be Dowling Hall and the Cousens Parking Lot. 

    Parking & Shuttle Advisories 

  • Campus Map

    For an interactive campus map please visit: https://campusmaps.tufts.edu/medford/

Watch the Jumbos from Home

Can't make it back to Campus, but you want to watch your Jumbos compete? 

 

Visit the Jumbo Cast Youtube channel to watch Jumbo home sports games! 

 

JumboCast

Tufts University President Sunil Kumar participates in the ceremonial coin toss for the Homecoming game against Bates College on September 23, 2023.

Interested in Athletics?

For athletic competitions, we recommend checking the Athletics website for the most up-to-date information and to see if the game or match will be livestreamed and/or have livestats.

Events

We hope you will explore the various ways to stay connected with fellow Jumbos and get involved with Tufts. Bookmark the Tufts University Alumni & Friends homepage for upcoming webinars, regional events through local alumni chapters, and volunteer opportunities.

Past Events

Check out the Tufts Alumni YouTube channel with past faculty webinars, virtual alumni panels, and other interesting content.