Homecoming 2026

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

September 19, 2026


Get in the game-day spirit at Alumni HQ! Swing by Alumnae Lounge 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! Check back for more events as we get closer to September! 

 

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

Let us know you're coming!

Register Here

Schedule of Events

Please check back as more events will be added as we get closer to 2026 Homecoming  

 

Friday, September 18th

1:00 - 3:30 PM Tufts Day of Service 2026Gantcher Center
(161 College Ave)		Register Here
5:30 PMTake Your Mark! Tufts New Aquatics Center Era BeginsJoyce Cummings Center 
(177 College Ave.)		Register Here
7:00 PMVolleyball (W) vs. Williams CollegeCousens Gymnasium 
& Tye Court
(161 College Ave.)		 


Saturday, September 19th

9:00 - 
11:00 AM		Men's Soccer: Scott Greenwood Alumni GameKraft Field 
(162 College Ave)		Registration Required
9:30 AM - 1:00 PMTufts Black Alumni Association HomecomingAfricana Center
(8 Professors Row)		 
10:00 AM - 1:00 PMFootball Alumni Pre-Game GatheringThe Pub
(682 Broadway Somerville, MA)		Registration Required
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM2nd Annual Multifaith Homecoming Event Interfaith Center
(58 Winthrop St)		Sign up for the event here
11:00 AM - 1:00 PMTufts Cross Country/Track and Field Alumni Tailgate and LunchEllis Oval: Steeplechase pit (18 Lower Campus Rd)RSVP
11:00 AM -
3:00 PM		Alumni Homecoming HeadquartersAlumnae Lounge
(40 Talbot Ave)		Register Here
12:00 PMSoccer (W) vs. Connecticut CollegeBello Field 
(160B College Ave)		 
12:00 PMField Hockey vs. Connecticut CollegeOunjian Field
(160E College Ave)		 
1:00 PM*Football vs. Hamilton CollegeEllis Oval
(18 Lower Campus Rd)		 
2:30 PMSoccer (M) vs. Connecticut CollegeBello Field
(160B College Ave)		 
4:00 - 6:00 PMA Very BOLD HomecomingGreat American Beer Hall 
(142 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA)		Registration Required
5:00 - 7:30 PMMen's Soccer: Post Game SocialGreat American Beer Hall 
(142 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA)		Registration Required

*Football kickoff has changed to 1pm

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

    Complimentary on-campus parking will be available:

    • Friday, September 18: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    • Saturday, September 19: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

    If you plan to park on campus outside of these hours, please follow all posted parking regulations and be prepared to pay any applicable parking fees.


    Are any parking lots or garages closed?
    Yes. The following parking areas on Lower Campus Road will be closed on both September 18th and 19th:

    • South Hall Garage
    • Cohen Center Lot
    • Aidekman Art Gallery Lot


    Where should I park?
    The recommended on-campus parking locations are:

    • Dowling Hall Garage
    • Cousens Parking Lot


    Are there any parking advisories?
    Yes. Please avoid parking on public streets in Medford and Somerville. Street parking regulations are enforced by the City of Medford and the City of Somerville, not by Tufts University. Visitors are responsible for following all municipal parking rules and restrictions.


    Will shuttle service be available?
    Please refer to the Parking & Shuttle Advisories page for the latest shuttle schedules and transportation updates.

    Parking & Shuttle Advisories 

    Tufts Tailgating Policy

     

  • 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

Join us soon for a program

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.

More upcoming events

Past Events

Craving more Tufts pride?

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