HOMECOMING 2026

Bring your Boilermaker spirit to Mackey Arena as Purdue takes on the Valparaiso Beacons.

Purdue men’s and women’s tennis invite you and your family back to campus for the Tennis Alumni Reunion during Homecoming weekend on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7. Join Men’s Head Coach Geoff Young, Women’s Head Coach Raquel Atawo, and the current Boilermaker tennis teams for a memorable weekend celebrating Purdue tennis, reconnecting with alumni, and making new memories.

Friday, November 6
Meet and Greet
Schwartz Tennis Center // 5PM
Join Coach Young, Coach Atawo, and the Purdue men’s and women’s tennis teams for a casual meet and greet. Pizza will be provided ($15 per guest, free for alumni).

Saturday, November 7
Optional Tennis
Schwartz Tennis Center // 9AM
Dust off your racquet and get back on the court with fellow Purdue tennis alumni and current Boilermaker student-athletes. This optional session is a fun opportunity to reconnect, compete, and celebrate the Purdue tennis tradition across generations. We will have six indoor courts to share free of charge.

Tennis Alumni Tailgate
Schwartz Tennis Center // 10AM
Join Purdue tennis alumni and guests for a pregame tailgate before Purdue football takes on Maryland. Reconnect with fellow Boilermakers, celebrate the tennis family, and get ready to cheer on the Boilermakers! Tailgate cost: $15 per guest, free for alums.

Purdue Football vs. Maryland
Ross-Ade Stadium // Time TBA
Celebrate Homecoming at Ross-Ade Stadium as Purdue football takes on Maryland. Enjoy the game with discounted tickets in the Varsity P section, reserved for former Purdue student-athletes, and join fellow Boilermakers for a spirited gameday experience filled with Purdue pride, tradition, and Big Ten energy.

Enjoy an evening of great food, drinks, and conversation with fellow President’s Council members while cheering on Purdue men’s basketball against Valparaiso.

• 5PM | Strolling reception begins with food stations and drinks
• 5:45PM | Remarks from Interim President Mitch Daniels
• 6:30PM | Purdue basketball tip-off and game watch
• Halftime | Special performance by the Purdue Varsity Glee Club

Transportation will be available for those attending the basketball game with round-trip transportation provided between the Purdue Memorial Union and Mackey Arena.

Kick off Homecoming weekend with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new School of Business building before it opens in fall 2027! Join us for a rare opportunity to tour this state-of-the-art facility while it’s still under construction.

Join the College of Health and Human Sciences for a lunch in the beautiful John Purdue Room, a real-world working laboratory where students in HHS’ White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management learn all aspects of running a restaurant. Hear a college update from Dean Aaron Bowman, mingle with fellow HHS alumni, meet HHS Alumni Board members, and get to know some of our HHS Student Ambassadors. We’ll also recognize alumni from the Class of 1976.

The Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, Bernie Engel, will share updates from the college, and a guest speaker from the college will share additional updates. The luncheon is free, but registration is required.

Come to Ralph and Bettye Bailey Hall to sit in on ensemble rehearsals, check in with PMO staff, and visit with your PMO peers. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided.

Join President’s Council for breakfast before attending our fall 2026 Back to Class sessions.