The Bears are Back in Town
Homecoming 2021
This year, we look forward to celebrating homecoming in person once again!
Join us Friday, October 8, through Sunday, October 10, 2021 for a weekend of celebration, tradition and Bear pride.
UNC Spirit Week: CanSculpture
Wednesday, October 6 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (judging at 12:30 PM)
McKee Breezeway
UNC Spirit Week: BearSynch Dance Competition
Thursday, October 7 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Garden Theatre
UNC Spirit Week: Bonfire & Fireworks
Friday, October 8 | 6:15 PM
Bishop Lehr and Doubenmeir Field
G Lot
1996 National Championship 25th Anniversary Reunion
Friday, October 8 - Saturday, October 9
Various locations
Homecoming 5K
Saturday, October 9 | 9:00 AM
Hosted by the Campus Recreation Center
Pepsi Bears Fan Fest Tailgate
Saturday, October 9 | 10:00 AM
Nottingham Field Parking Lots
Buy a parking pass to host a personal tailgate or stop by the free alumni taligate
near the North Endzone.
UNC Football vs. Eastern Washington
Saturday, October 9 | 1:00 PM
Nottingham Field
Class of 1971 Lunch and Game Ticket
Saturday, October 9 | 1:00 PM
Nottingham Field North Terrance
Hi Bridge Society
A gift from the 1940 senior class, Hi Bridge is located between Gunter and Gray Hall. The bridge established the tradition that anyone who crossed the bridge, friend or stranger, were to greet each other with a cordial “Hi.”
Our Homecoming Royalty program is now named after this campus landmark. The Senior students selected through our process represent UNC's diverse student population and serve as strong leaders within our community. Applications will be available Friday, 9/17 - Monday 9/27. APPLY NOW.
The 1996 Football National Championship Team Celebrates 25 Years
Friday, October 8th:
3:00 p.m.
Football Walk Through with Team
Enter Nottingham Stadium through the Southeast entrance
3:30 p.m.
Athletics Facility Tour
Meet outside of Bank of Colorado Arena
4:30 p.m.
Dinner and Drinks
Meet at the Dugout
Saturday, October 9th:
10:00 a.m.
Bears Fanfest Tailgate
1:00 p.m.
Kickoff vs. Eastern Washington
• Claim your free alumni ticket by registering online
• Look for the Welcome Football Alumni banner displayed on a tent in the North
end zone to join the 1996 Championship team and other football alumni
1996 Football alumni, register below for your complimentary tickets.
Family and friends can purchase tickets at a discounted rate by calling the ticket office at 970-351-4849.
