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It's Homecoming Week 2025!

Monday, October 20, 2025

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700 Park Avenue, Norfolk Virginia 23504

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Now Is Our Time!

 

All the Fun! All the Official NSU Homecoming Events! All the Details! Find them here!

 

See the Homecoming Website here

 

Highlights

 

One Night Only!--Tonight!

  • Tuesday, Oct. 21
  • Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
  • Homecoming Concert 2025 🎶 (Students)
  • One Night. Big Stage. Unforgettable Vibes featuring: Gucci Mane, Fly Boi Keno, &YTB Fatt!!!
  • Doors open at 7 p.m.
  • Show Starts at  8 p.m.
  • Tickets: $35 in Advance/$45 Day Of

Spartan SpiritFest

  • Friday, Oct. 24
  • Spartan Greens (Outside)
  • Time: Noon-4 p.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • Join the campus community for a fun-filled festive event which includes performances by the NSU Cheerleaders and the Spartan Legion Marching Band. 
  • You can also purchase regional food truck cuisine, ethnic art, fraternity, and sorority paraphernalia.

Back By Popular Demand! 

The Legendary DJ Kool “Let me Clear My Throat”

  • Friday, Oct. 24
  • Sheraton Norfolk Waterside
  • 777 Waterside Drive │ Norfolk, Virginia 23510
  • Time: 8 p.m.- 12 a.m.
  • Cost: $65 per person
  • You must be 21 or older to enjoy this cash bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
  • This event is sponsored by the NSU Foundation, Inc.

Homecoming Parade

  • The bands. The community groups. The floats. They'll all be there!
  • Saturday, Oct. 25
  • Park Avenue and Virginia Beach Boulevard
  • Time: 8-10:30 a.m.
  • Cost: FREE
  • This annual tradition features university and community organizations. It begins at Booker T. Washington High School on the corner of Park Avenue and Virginia Beach Boulevard.

Homecoming Football Game

  • Saturday, Oct. 25
  • NSU vs. South Carolina State University
  • William “Dick” Price Stadium
  • Kick-Off: 2 p.m.
  • Advance Ticket: Reserved $70 and General Admission $45
  • Day of Ticket: Reserved $75 and General Admission $50
  • Come and cheer on the Spartan Football team as they host the Bulldogs of South Carolina State University.

The NSUAA Afterparty!

  • Sheraton Norfolk Waterside
  • 777 Waterside Drive │ Norfolk, Virginia 23510
  • Time: 8 p.m.- 12 a.m.
  • Cost: $25
  • Win or lose! You are invited to join your fellow alumni for a post-game afterparty. 
  • You must be 21 or older to enjoy.

SpartanCon: The Homecoming Finale Concert

  • Featuring Boosie and Trey Songz
  • Saturday, Oct. 25
  • Doors open at 7 p.m. Show runs from 8-11 p.m.
  • Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
  • Get your tickets here! 

What’s New This Year:

  • Ticket Required for Campus Entry (Game Day):
  • Every person entering campus must have a valid game ticket—this includes all patrons arriving by foot and all patrons riding in vehicles.
  • Purchase game tickets at the Box Office (M-F, 9:30 a.m.‒5:30 p.m.
  • The Box Office will not be open on game day.) or 24-hour access online at nsuspartantickets.com.
  • We encourage tickets to be purchased in advance, prior to the day of the game.
  • Perimeter Entry Points: There will be multiple gates along the campus perimeter designated for game entry. Follow event signs and staff directions to the nearest gate.

  • Security Screening: All guests will pass through security at the entry gates and may be subject to metal detector screening prior to entering campus. Please have your game ticket ready for quick scanning.

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Visit the Game Day FAQs  and the Fan Guide

 

Please review the clear bag policy before arriving.

 

Happy Homecoming 2025!

Event Details

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Homecoming

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Now Is Our Time