Homecoming Weekend

October 17 - 19, 2025

Mark your calendars and book your accommodations for October 17–19 as we get ready to celebrate Homecoming. Kick things off Friday night with our signature Party Under the Lights, then come out Saturday to cheer on Spider Football as they face off against Holy Cross at Robins Stadium. Stay tuned—more exciting events will be announced soon!

Detailed Schedule of Events

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  • Friday, October 17

    Spider Day Lunch @ D-Hall
    11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Heilman Dining Center
    Cost: Special Rate for Alumni & Families
    Stop by the award-winning Heilman Dining Center from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for a pasta station, burger bar, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, and many Spider-inspired desserts including Jersey Dirt; Homecoming 2025 giveaways (while supplies last); raffles; and a live broadcast from WDCE Radio!

    Field Hockey vs. Saint Joseph’s
    5 p.m. | Crenshaw Field

    Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
    Cost: $100 per person | $50 under 21
    The UR Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner will be on Friday, October 17. Inductees will also be introduced during the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 18. The 2025 Hall of Fame class consists of Lesia Bilak-Schinnerer, ’98 (women’s tennis), Brent Holsten, ’94 (men’s swimming), Bridget Merrick, ’98 (women’s tennis), Lawson "Buzz" Montsinger, R’69, Mark Wesselink (women’s tennis coach), and the 2004-05 women’s basketball team as the Team of Distinction. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Spider Athletic Fund at spiderathleticfund@richmond.edu or (804) 287-1283.

    Party Under the Lights

    5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Jepson Alumni Center
    Cost: $5 per person
    Party under the lights, and take advantage of the best Happy Hour in town, with fellow alumni and friends in Jepson Alumni Center courtyard, from 5:30–8:30 p.m.! For just $5, enjoy a live band, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar (only $5 per drink).

  • Saturday, October 18

    Tailgate for Football Alumni
    More details coming soon.

    Spider Cheer Alum Meet & Greet
    More details coming soon. 

    Black Alumni Network Tailgate
    11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Carole Weinstein International Center
    Cost: $10 per person 
    Join the University of Richmond Black Alumni Network (URBAN) at the Carole Weinstein International Center commons & courtyard for a homecoming tailgate. Connect with alumni, students, and friends. We’ll provide the food and one drink ticket per person, and a cash bar for additional adult beverages. Bring your family and smiles as we reconnect before cheering on Spider Football.

    Spider Football vs. Holy Cross Game
    2 p.m. | Robins Stadium
    More details coming soon. 

    Young Grad Post-Game Party
    More details coming soon. 

  • Sunday, October 19
    Recent Grad Homecoming Brunch
    More details coming soon.

    Field Hockey vs. American
    1 p.m. | Crenshaw Field

    Women’s Soccer vs. George Washington

    4 p.m. | President’s Field at River Road