Student Homecoming Events
Welcome Home, Y'all! November 17-22, 2025!
Hey students, we're so excited to be able to host a week of fun for you for Homecoming 2025! 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
For more information or questions, please contact Student Life at (214) 333-5611 or studentlife@dbu.edu.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
4:00 p.m. CST
Online registration opens Friday, October 31, 2025, and closes on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Friday, November 21, 2025 - Saturday, November 22, 2025
Bring your whole family and meet us on campus for fun family activities!
Saturday, November 22, 2025
6:30 p.m. CST
Ticket Link Coming Soon
Limited seating. Get your tickets early because this game will sell out quickly.
Float Tip-Off Party
Monday, November 17th | 7:00 p.m. | Dorm 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
Tuesday, November 18th | 6:30 p.m.
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
Wednesday, November 19th | 10:00 a.m. | 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
Wednesday, November 19th | 7:00 p.m. | Turner Park
Take a break from float-building and enjoy free snacks and drinks courtesy of Student Life!
37th Annual Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 20th | 4:00 p.m. | Homecoming Stage
Time to burn some calories before Thanksgiving arrives! This 37-year-long RecLife tradition gives students the opportunity to run/walk in support of DBU Global Missions.
Please Note: Online registration opens Friday, October 31, 2025, and closes on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Mr. Patriot
Friday, November 21st | 7:00 p.m. | 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
Saturday, November 22nd | 3:00 p.m. | 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
Saturday, November 22nd | 6:30 p.m. | 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
Saturday, November 22nd | 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!
