Student Homecoming Events
Welcome Home, Y'all! 2026 Date to be Announced Soon!
Hey students, we're so excited to be able to host a week of fun for you for Homecoming 2026! Check out the schedule for all the details & be sure to stay tuned to the @dbucampuslife Instagram for all sorts of excitement as we get closer!
Student Homecoming Schedule
- Details Coming Soon
For more information or questions, please contact Student Life at (214) 333-5611 or studentlife@dbu.edu.
Float Tip-Off Party
TBD | Chapel Lot
Calling all float builders! Homecoming Week kicks off as DBU’s student organizations and clubs begin construction on their highly anticipated homecoming floats. Who will take home the prize this year?
Chili Cook-Off
TBD | The Quad
Nothing goes better with float-building than a nice bowl of chili! One of DBU’s most beloved homecoming traditions is back again. Come witness the showdown of the semester as DBU faculty and staff compete with their best chili recipe.
Homecoming Chapel
TBD | Homecoming Stage
You won't want to miss out on this special Chapel service! With highlights of DBU alumni faculty and staff, presentation of the Homecoming Court nominees, and incredible music from DBU Chapel Worship, this morning is truly a special experience for the Patriot student body.
Pepsi Break
TBD | Chapel Lot
Take a break from float-building and enjoy free snacks and drinks courtesy of Student Life!
38th Annual Turkey Trot
TBD | Homecoming Stage
Time to burn some calories before Thanksgiving arrives! This 38-year-long RecLife tradition gives students the opportunity to run/walk in support of DBU Global Missions.
Please Note: Online registration opens in the Fall.
Mr. Patriot
TBD | Homecoming Stage
DBU's biggest and longest-running event. A male beauty pageant that isn't really based on beauty (not that the contestants aren't lookers). Watch as these brave men compete in swimsuit, talent, and formalwear competitions. What is their prize? Mr. Patriot will be crowned with the coveted coat and colonial hat and the honor of leading the Homecoming Parade! Come out for a show that is guaranteed to amaze you and make you laugh uncontrollably!
Homecoming Parade/Tailgate
TBD | Homecoming Stage
Nothing prepares the Patriot student body for the Homecoming Game like the Parade & Tailgate! Fill the streets of University Hill and see the show-stopping floats, spirit teams, and more. The fun continues with food, games, music, and more!
Homecoming Game
TBD | The Burg
Cheer on the DBU Patriots! Need DBU game-day gear? Purchase some from the DBU Bookstore during the tailgate!
Ticket Information Coming Soon
Limited seating. All game tickets need to be reserved in advance!
*Please Note: Doors to the Burg Center will tentatively open early. If you have any questions about your tickets, please reach out to the Department of Athletics at (214) 333-5324 or tickets@dbu.edu. For those who are unable to reserve their game ticket in time, we will have the DBU Basketball game streamed live on the video board in Lot 4 at the top of campus!
Bonfire Bash
TBD | Immediately Following the Homecoming Game
Celebrate the end of a successful week with fire pits, free food, and a dance party that is bound to shake up Dallas!
